Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Hampi - details ...

Hampi Express

http://www.hampi.in/hampi-express.shtml

The daily train leaves Bangalore by 10.30 at night and reaches Hospet the next morning at 7.50 AM. Bookings can be made through the online www.irctc.co.in site or through your travel agent. About 350 kms to Hampi from Bangalore.. From Hospet you take a bus to Hampi..

For hotel info at Hampi, http://www.hampi.in/hotels-and-lodges.htm

Hampi as it is popularly known today was the medieval capital of the Hindu empire Vijayanagara (the City of Victory). Hampi in the Karnataka state of India is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hampi is charismatic even in its ruined state. It attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Vast stretches of boulder-strewn hills make the backdrop of Hampi unique.

Hampi in brief.. www.hampi.in

Dotted around the hills and valleys are 500 plus monuments. Among them are beautiful temples, basement of palaces, remains of aquatic structures, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions, royal platforms, treasury buildings.., the list is practically endless. Hampi is a backpackers� paradise, the same way the pilgrims� delight.

In Hampi at every turn there is a surprise. Every monument hides more than what they reveal. As an open museum, Hampi has numerous popular (100 plus!) locations visitors throng.

www.Hampi.in is cobbled with a range of information on Hampi. For example, descriptions & photo album of various monuments ; Hampi ruin maps that you can print; travel details ; tips for your Hampi trip ; hotel locations , itinerary plan and so on...