Hampi is the capital of the medieval empire of Vijayanagar. Literally, the city of victory, on the bank of river Pampa, now called Tungabhadra, Hampi is also known as Pampapattanam.

Scattered with monuments in every corner of the area, it has been destroyed by the invading Deccan Sultans after the disastrous Battle of Talikota.

Since then, the then richest city of the world, is in ruins, which are  picturesque and otherwordly.

Hampi is a must visit for any serious travelller.

Day Zero

The zeroth day consists of travelling towards Hampi. Hampi is connected to Hyderabad, Bengaluru,  Pune, and Chennai by bus.

For those who wish to partake in the thrill of riding/driving down to Hampi from their hometowns, this is the day.

Those using personal transport to drive down will reach by the end of the night.

Day One

Today sees the arrival of the group travelling by bus/train, and post lunch, we start our day tour of the main Hampi area, visiting Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Temple, Pattabhirama Temple, Hampi Museum, Hampi Market, Ugra Narasimha, Badavalinga Temple, Kadivekalu and Sasivekalu Ganeshas, and much more.

We end the day with a gorgeous sunset from atop Anjanadri Hillock.

Day  Two

It is an early wakeup today for sunrise from Matanga Hillock. A short climb from Monilith Nandi will take us atop the hillock for the best sunrise view out of all South India. 

Descending the hillock, we come across various streams and plantations. Crisscrossing through them, we come to the abandoned but beautiful Achyutaraya Temple.

After breakfast, we cover the Hampi palace compund which consists multiple structures and architectural marvels, like Lotus Mahal, Queen's Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, Undergroud Shiva Temple, etc.

Visiting all these places will take the major part of the afternoon, and by late evening the Hampi tour is done.

Those travelling by bus/train leave now.

Day Three

Those driving/riding to Hampi depart at  sunrise