10 fun reasons to visit Hampi
Hampi is a village which lies in the northern part of Karnataka. The village is divided into two parts by the Tungabhadra river. One side is known as old Hampi which includes temples and the royal spaces of the Vijaynagar empire.
The other side consists of Hippie cafes and amazing stay arrangements in Hampi. Both sides hold an important part in making Hampi, one of the best places to visit.
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1. The beauty of the landscape
The landscape beauty of Hampi includes big boulder hills and paddy fields around the houses. One will definitely fall in love with them, when they roam around in the evening. The place looks actually golden in the light of the setting sun.
2. The culture of Hampi
The people in Hampi follows Hinduism from Walmiki’s Ramayan since ages. The culture is very colourful and interesting to witness here.
Earlier, the place was a kingdom of the Vijaynagar Empire and later it was declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
3. The food
The food in Hampi is the mixture of multiple cuisines. You’ll find local as well as international food which have a delicious taste.
4. The sunset
The sunsets are one of the speciality of Hampi. The place looks golden and the sky colourful as the sun sets.
5. Tropic love
If you love tropic nature and the terrain where you can chill out by the river on a hammock and have a good time with your friends. Then, Hampi is surely the best place for you.
6. Coracle ride
The coracle ride is the fun part of every Hampi trip. You go to the middle of the lake with the paddler and then they rotate the entire coracle boat in a circle. The paddlers are the best people to get to know the historic importance of Hampi from.
7. Cycle tour
The cycle tour is one of the major to do things in Hampi. You can rent a bicycle for Rs 100 to 200 per day and roam around the entire sacred centre.
8. History
The history holds more importance here. Hampi is also known as Anjaneya which is the birthplace of Hanuman, the monkey god. The place is also known as Kishkinda which has a part in the tales of the Ramayan.
9. The locals
The locals are the best people to interact with here. They will tell you how amazing and interesting the place is. Sometimes, foreigners and Indians end up staying here for a month. Hampi is that beautiful and interesting.
10. The traveller’s den
If you love to interact with people who love travelling, this is the spot for you. There are many solo travellers that come to Hampi. Meet new people and make a plan to see some other sites nearby. The surrounding places are a fun-loving paradise to behold.
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