Hampi
Once the glorious capital of the Vijayanagar kingdom, Hampi is now a World Heritage centre and the most beautiful of all in Karnataka. Its beautiful location and grand towering monuments make Hampi, just 11 km from Hospet, an unforgettable destination.
While the nearest airport is Bellasy (74 km), Hospet (11 km) is the nearest railhead. It is also connected by road to several important tourist centres like Aihole (146 km), Badami (150 km), Bangalore (353 km) and Bijapur (254 km).
PLACES OF INTEREST
Virupaksha Temple, Monolithic Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Elephant Stables, Queen's Bath, Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple.
EXCURSIONS
Tungabhadra Dam (17 km).
ACCOMMODATION
There are some guest houses and tourist lodges at Hampi.