Places to visit in Hampi Karnataka - Hampi Tourism | Trippyigloo

 

By Air: The nearest air link to Hampi is the Belgaum airport which is located at a distance of 270 km. Bangalore airport, on the other hand, is 300 kms from Hampi. Direct flights to the airports operate from major cities of the country like Delhi and Mumbai. After reaching the airport, travelers can take a bus or taxi to reach Hampi.

By Train: There is no railway station in Hampi. Hospet, which is 13 kms from Hampi, is the nearest rail head. Different cities of the country are connected to this rail head which makes it easy to reach Hampi. 10 daily trains and 5 special trains run to the station from different places of the country. After reaching the Hospet railway station, travelers can take a taxi or bus to reach Hampi.

By Road: Hampi is well-connected to Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka via roadways. KSRTC buses operate on a regular basis from Hospet to Hampi. To get Hampi by road, there are many options which the tourists can choose from. These include buses, taxis or car-rental. All the options offer a great option to reach the destination in a comfortable way.

 

Summer Season in Hampi

This ancient site experiences quite hot weather during the summer season. It is suggested to avoid visiting Hampi in May and June as the weather is scorching and dry, owing to the geography of the area.

Monsoon Season in Hampi

Monsoons bring average rainfall in Hampi along with good time to marvel at monuments and several other sites here. Showers make the town come to life as Hampi weather in July turns pleasant. This encourages tourists to visit the place for a great experience. Although there is no heavy downpour, occasional showers may make visiting Hampi in July memorable. Those looking forward to some adventure activity such as rock climbing, should avoid this season and visit during the months of winters.

Winter Season in Hampi

As stated above, this is the best season to visit Hampi. Hampi weather in October witnesses a drop in temperature. Most especially, from November to February, the region offers pleasant days and no rainfall facilitates trekkers to tread through the boulders and those who want to enjoy sightseeing on foot. Vijaya Utsav (Festival of Hampi), celebrated in November is also a great reason as well as the best time to visit Hampi India.

Thus, Hampi offers something for everyone in each and every season. From sightseeing to indulging in activities, every vacationer has something in store to enjoy in Hampi, irrespective of the climate of Hampi at that time. In addition, some concerts have now been organized in the market area in front of Virupaksha Temple. Purandara Dasa Aradhana is a classical music festival of Hampi and is celebrated in the course of 2-3 days either in the month of January or February. Virupaksha Car Festival is an annual ritual marriage festival of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati that takes place in March or April.

So, those planning a trip to Hampi should check the temperature at Hampi and pack accordingly and plan their sightseeing and activities schedule. However the best time to visit is from October to March.

 

The first settlement in Hampi dates back to 1st century AD and several Buddhist sites belonging to that time have been found nearby. Hampi was the capital of the mighty Vijaynagar Empire. Vijaynagar was one of the largest Hindu empires in India. Two brothers, Harihar and Bukka, founded it in 1336. Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) was the greatest ruler and controlled almost all of peninsular India south of Tungabhadra River. The town of Hampi in the 14th century had a population of half a million people. Seven concentric lines of fortifications protected the city. It maintained a huge army to protect it from other kingdoms. Vijaynagar Empire flourished, as it controlled both cotton and spice trade routes of southern India. Medieval historians refer to Hampi as an important center of trade. However, the glory of Vijaynagar was short-lived. With the death of Krishnadevaraya, the combined armies of the five Muslim kingdoms-Bidar, Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar and Berar-destroyed this mighty empire in 1565.