Hello.. In this year ending December 2017 I Planned a Bike journey from Gadwal to Hampi for two days trip. So I and my friend Murali started our journey on 11.12.2017 at 5:30 AM from Gadwal while sun is not visible. After 50Km we reached Raichur. Here we had breakfast after then we drives the bike to Manvi which is 40 km from Raichur further we crossed Manvi town again we moved another 50 km and reached Sindhanur. Here we stopped our Bike and taken some rest for 10-15 Minutes.
After Rest we moved to Gangavathi which is 60 km away from Sindhanur. Actually we have some work in Koppal District so we went to Koppal from Gangavathi which is 50 Km from here. Finally we reached Koppal District at 12:30 PM and we completed our work for One and half hour and we had tea in a hotel on outside of the Koppal City.
Then at 2:00 PM we started our ride to Hospet. After 23 Km we reached Hospet and Check in room in Hotel Priyadarshini for Just Rs.800/- for One Day. Its Cheap and hotel maintenance is also very good. we are happy with this hotel service and had lunch in Udipi Hotel which is beside the Hotel room. After lunch we have taken some rest in Hotel room.
At 5:00 PM we went to Hospet Dam. It is just 6 Km away from our Hotel. I Seems and spent a beautiful evening on the dam premises. We both enjoyed more and got lot of pleasure after seen this beautiful Greenary, Gardens and Water Places. In this Dam area Boating facility also available mostly for the children. We saw all places with a long walk in gardens and roadside of the Dam. It should gave us more fun and joy.
Up to 9:00 PM we spent the evening with wandering around the all parts of the city. After staying in hotel room on night we woke up early morning and fresh up then we checked out the hotel room at 8:00 AM. After having Breakfast we moved to our next destination Hampi which is 13 Km away from Hospet. This 13 Km journey gives us fresh air, good sightseeing, Beautiful greenery and lot of thrill on this bike.
The short visit to Hampi was special to me, as it was my second visit. Actually eight years before I visited Hampi with my school friends at first time . But my friend Murali has not visited Hampi before.
Hampi is a home to many ruins and great historical temples. This is one of the few places in India to see ruins. Hampi is prime tourist attraction and a UNESCO world heritage sight. Hampi which is basically Vijayanagara Dynasty is now can be seen as ruins.
Hampi is located in north Karnataka and situated on the bank of Tungabadra River. It is a Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336-1565.
When in Hampi, in any direction you look, you can find a monument, gleaming with glory. It is more like open museum. You will see history in each of the numerous stones scattered every where.
2. Hampi Bazar :
Hampi Bazar also referred as the Virupaksha Bazar and it is situated in front of the Virupaksha Temple at the foothill of the Matanga hill. Now there is all ruins which are built with rocks. This Rich Hampi Bazar which was once filled with Diamonds, Gold and jewels but It filled with rocks and ruins.
3. Hazara Rama Temple :
After Rest we moved to Gangavathi which is 60 km away from Sindhanur. Actually we have some work in Koppal District so we went to Koppal from Gangavathi which is 50 Km from here. Finally we reached Koppal District at 12:30 PM and we completed our work for One and half hour and we had tea in a hotel on outside of the Koppal City.
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| Hotel Priyadarshini Premises |
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| Mini Zoo beside the Tungabhadra Dam |
Up to 9:00 PM we spent the evening with wandering around the all parts of the city. After staying in hotel room on night we woke up early morning and fresh up then we checked out the hotel room at 8:00 AM. After having Breakfast we moved to our next destination Hampi which is 13 Km away from Hospet. This 13 Km journey gives us fresh air, good sightseeing, Beautiful greenery and lot of thrill on this bike.
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| Hosptet to Hampi Road |
"Hospet is the near by town and it is gateway to Hampi "
after 13 Km of journey
"Finally we reached the Hampi"
The short visit to Hampi was special to me, as it was my second visit. Actually eight years before I visited Hampi with my school friends at first time . But my friend Murali has not visited Hampi before.
Hampi is a home to many ruins and great historical temples. This is one of the few places in India to see ruins. Hampi is prime tourist attraction and a UNESCO world heritage sight. Hampi which is basically Vijayanagara Dynasty is now can be seen as ruins.
Hampi is located in north Karnataka and situated on the bank of Tungabadra River. It is a Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336-1565.
When in Hampi, in any direction you look, you can find a monument, gleaming with glory. It is more like open museum. You will see history in each of the numerous stones scattered every where.
" One thing we realized while seeing Hampi was that is Impossible to see Hampi in a day"
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| Aju and Mrali in Hospet Gardens |
Places to visit in Hampi :
Our plan is to start the day with Lord Shiva's Virupaksha Temple.
1. Virupaksha Temple :
So First we visited Virupaksha Temple. It is also known as Padmavathi Temple. This Temple has three entrance towers or gopuras with main entrance tower being the highest measuring 160 foot height.
2. Hampi Bazar :
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| Krishna Bazar (Hmapi Bazar) |
Hampi Bazar also referred as the Virupaksha Bazar and it is situated in front of the Virupaksha Temple at the foothill of the Matanga hill. Now there is all ruins which are built with rocks. This Rich Hampi Bazar which was once filled with Diamonds, Gold and jewels but It filled with rocks and ruins.
3. Hazara Rama Temple :
It is close to the King's Palace and it was a temple for the royal family. King Krishnadevaraya built in 1513. Major Attraction of this temple is its walls. These walls are filled wit carvings, depicting scenes from the Ramayana.
4. Vijaya Vitala Temple :
Further we moved to Vijaya Vitala temple. It is the most extravagant architectural snow piece of Hampi. To reach this temple you need to drive towards Kamalapur and then take left towards Nimbapura village for the temple. Private vehicles are not allowed till the temple area. After parking my bike on Parking Area we waited for battery operated vehicles which takes you to the temple. It charges only Rs.20/- per person.
Its a main attraction in Hampi mainly Stone Chariot of Ratha. This is one of the three famous Stone Chariots in India and another thing is before this Temple you can see the main hall is called as Maha Mandapa. This Hall has consisty four pillars which over used to create musical sound. For this temple entry fee Ticket is Rs.30/- per person.
5. Royal Enclosure; Mahanavami Dibba and Pushkarini :
Royal Enclosure was the power for the Vijayanagara Kingdom. The Royal Enclosure occupied an area of 59,000 Sqm and it housed as many as 43 buildings. A very Interesting structure in the Royal Enclosure is the Mahanavami Dibba which is actually a decorated huge Flatform where many Royal Occasions used to takes place.
Beside of this place A Stepped tank named as Pushkarini is there. It was discovered in 1981. It has beautiful steps all surrounding it and construction and design is marvelous.
6. Queens Bath :
The Queens Bath is really Majestic and it was built in the Indo Islamic style of Architecture. The bath area is surrounded by varanda which has nicely shaped doors and windows in the shape of lotus petals. On walking a little further we came to the Royal Enclosure.
7. Lotus Mahal (Zenana Enclosure) :
This Enclosure consists Lotus Mahal and Watch Towers. This Palace was a meeting place for Royal Women. It is two storied symmetric structured Palace with beautiful carving. This Enclosure always guarded by female warriors.
8. Elephant Stables :
" This one is most Visit Place in Hampi "
The Elephant Stables are Eleven Chambers with one center grander than the others. The Interiors of these Chambers have metal hooks which were used to tie the Elephant. These Eleven domes are of various types such as circular, fluted, octagonal ans ribbed. On the top of the Stable is a lot of Symbolism used, pertaining to different religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Jain and there is also an Archaeological Museum. In this museum so many historical sculptures are preserved for future generations.
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| Aju at Vijaya Vitala Tempel |
Royal Enclosure was the power for the Vijayanagara Kingdom. The Royal Enclosure occupied an area of 59,000 Sqm and it housed as many as 43 buildings. A very Interesting structure in the Royal Enclosure is the Mahanavami Dibba which is actually a decorated huge Flatform where many Royal Occasions used to takes place.
Beside of this place A Stepped tank named as Pushkarini is there. It was discovered in 1981. It has beautiful steps all surrounding it and construction and design is marvelous.
6. Queens Bath :
The Queens Bath is really Majestic and it was built in the Indo Islamic style of Architecture. The bath area is surrounded by varanda which has nicely shaped doors and windows in the shape of lotus petals. On walking a little further we came to the Royal Enclosure.
7. Lotus Mahal (Zenana Enclosure) :
This Enclosure consists Lotus Mahal and Watch Towers. This Palace was a meeting place for Royal Women. It is two storied symmetric structured Palace with beautiful carving. This Enclosure always guarded by female warriors.
8. Elephant Stables :
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| Elephant Stables |
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| Archaeological Museum |
The Elephant Stables are Eleven Chambers with one center grander than the others. The Interiors of these Chambers have metal hooks which were used to tie the Elephant. These Eleven domes are of various types such as circular, fluted, octagonal ans ribbed. On the top of the Stable is a lot of Symbolism used, pertaining to different religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Jain and there is also an Archaeological Museum. In this museum so many historical sculptures are preserved for future generations.
The Rich Vijayanagara Kingdom which was once filled with Gold, Diamonds and Jewels is now nothing but a dusted town of only rocks and ruins.
"The Amazing Historical Architecture of Hampi and Golden era of Vijayanagara Kingdom always be etched i the back of our minds."
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| we are on Battery Charged Bus |
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| Sound Pillars at Vijaya Vitala Temple |
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| Entrance for Royal Enclosure |
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| Back side of Vijaya Vitala Temple |
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| Ruins of Vijayanagara Kingdom (Royal Enclosure) |
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| Aju at Virupaksha Temple |
