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A Historical Tour to Hampi- World Heritage Site in India

Hampi , Karnataka’s popular tourist place- ruins of an ancient metropolis from the 14th century is an epitome of history, civilization and natural beauty. This place is admired and frequently traveled by well-versed travelers and history buffs. This grand city of Hampi was once a glorious empire of Hindu Vijayanagara which is now a crumbling ruin of giant boulders and rocky terrain at the backdrop of a magnificent natural landscape. A  UNESCO World Heritage Site , Hampi has about 57 significant monuments from Dravidian architecture, including notable temples like Virupaaksha Temple, Achutaraya Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Vittala Temple, Badavai Linga and Chandramauleshwara Temple. Rock carvings and extravagant temples intricately decorated in the shapes of lotus, beauties, gods, and beasts are a supreme treat for the eyes and the soul. At Virupaaksha temple, during Dussehra, you can experience lamp festival and idol procession. The iconic stone chariot in Vittala tem...