2-Day Tour in Hampi Stories in the Stones
Description:
Hampi or Vijayanagar (Victory City) is not only the former capital of one of the largest empires of ancient India, but also the birthplace of a special and revered Indian deity - Hanuman (deity in the guise of a monkey). Here you will become a living participant in the centuries-old history in stones that keep the secrets of the great dynasties of the past.
The fabulously rich trading city blossomed on the banks of the sacred river Tungabhadra for 2 centuries, from the middle of the XIV to the middle of the XVI century. According to travelers, the city was richer than Rome, and its bazaars traded diamonds, silks and spices, its palaces were covered.
Today, these ruins of the ancient capital, scattered on an area of about 26 square meters. km - an oasis of masterpieces of Indian architecture, full of mysteries and mysteries. The best preserved temple complexes of Hampi - they spent more money, time and effort on their construction than on the private palaces of the kings. There are more than 300 of them here: abundantly decorated with episodes from the Ramayana temple of Hazar Rama, the majestic temple of Virupaksha, the temple of Vittala, the monolithic statue of Narasimha, the temple of the most beloved Hindu god - Ganesha and much more.
It is impossible not to mention the natural beauty of these places, exciting and unique. Absolutely unreal landscapes await you: the hills of huge granite blocks go tens of kilometers into the distance! Someone has an association with the lunar landscape, someone remembers mysticism. In any case, new impressions and wonderful photos are guaranteed!
Hampi is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered the largest open-air museum.