Route 1: The Hospet Route
Route Map: Bangalore → Chitradurga → Hospet → Hampi
This route takes about seven and a half hours on NH48 and NH50, a distance of about 360 kilometres. This is a popular route for most road trippers.
Chitradurga Fort: Built in a series of seven fortification walls; thus the name ‘Seven Circles Fort’. It also has eighteen temples.
Ankali Mutt: Located just 3 kms from Chitradurga, it boasts a temple between huge rocks and underground carved out caves.
Chandravalli: A couple of kilometres from Chitradurga, this is a gorgeous archaeological site in an area formed by three hills.
Tungabhadra Dam: This dam is worth stopping by for its spectacular views through its watchtower and its aesthetic beauty.
Vijayshree Village: Right before reaching Hampi, one can visit this heritage Rajasthani style village, for a little bit of a culture mash-ups.
Route 2: The Hiriyur Route
Route Map: Bangalore → Tumkur → Hiriyur → Challakere → Rampura → Hampi
This route takes about 7 hours for a drive of 400 kilometres (approx) via NH 48.
Vani Vilas Sagar Dam: A 30-minute detour from Hiriyur will lead you to this pre-independence era dam, with calm and clean waters.
Ajjanagudi Temple: Make a quick stop to Challakere if you want to visit this quiet temple.
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary: Around half an hour before Hampi, visit this fun place to gaze at bears and other animals doing their thing in all their glory.
Route 3: The Anantpura Route
Route Map: Bangalore → Lepakshi → Anantapur → Bellari → Hampi
This route of 400 kms also takes about 7 hours. This route is preferred for its smooth driving conditions.
Lepakshi: Famous Nandi statue, the Veerabhadra temple, and the famous Shiva Linga inside.
Gooty Fort: This fort makes for an interesting trek uphill, with an amazing vantage point to capture pictures from.
Bellary Fort: Built atop huge boulders, this Fort has a haunting appeal, excellent for pictures or a peaceful walk.
Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple: The temple has a mix of South Indian heritage architecture. It's located about 50 kilometres from Anantapur.
Hampi Hippie Island: A good place for bouldering and rock-climbing fans, people interested in souvenir shopping, or coffee shops.
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ReplyDeleteHampi is one of the most majestic and other-wordly destinations in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi is a group of ancient monuments and ruins. Located among granite boulders, marvels at Hampi include water structures, ancient market complex, beautifully carved temples, chariot shrines, elephant stables, hill and riverside monuments among others.
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