Hampi: Karnataka
Std code: 08394
Iseat of the vijayanagar empire,though the city was destroyed by marauders, much remains of those days. The remains are preserved under the world heritage order.
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Hampi : By road
Nh 4 and 13 form the hospet-bangalore link (343 km from hampi). Regular services from bangalore operate to hospet. Buses ply between hampi/ hospet hourly. First bus leaves at 6:30 a.m. From hospet to bangalore.
Hampi : By Rail
I the nearest railhead is hospet (12 km).
Hampi : Excursions
On the bangalore-hospet highway is Chitradurga with a famous fort. Bijapur, the city founded by the chalukyas, has tombs and dargahs. Gol gumbaz, the tomb of mohammed adil shah, has superb acoustics. Kstdc's hotel mayura adil shahi, anand mahal road. Aihole, north of hampi, has over 125 temples. Pattadakal, a world heritage centre, has 10 major temples. Badami, near aihole, has a fort and cave temples. Kstdc hotel at badami, hotel mayura chalukya Some of the important buys from the city are silk fabrics, sandalwood and rose¬wood products, brass and wooden toys.
Hampi : Local transport
Hire taxis, bicycles and mo'bikes to visit the ruins.
Dodda alada mara : Bangalore
Dodda alada mara: (28 km on mysore road): also called ramohalli. A banyan tree, 400 years old and spreading over 3 acres, probably the largest in karnataka, is a botanical wonder.
