We finally reached Hampi at 10:15 and engaged a guide. 3.5 to 4 hrs – Rs 500/-. That is the season price. Off season may be as low as Rs 300/- (during rainy season - Jul to Sep). Looking at the ruins we can imagine how beautiful the place would have been (of-course with the help of guide).
We went to the Virupaksha temple –don’t miss the “pin hole” shadow (the shadow of the Gopura falls on the wall upside down). Then we have the Hampi Bazar. No dustbin – that was very disappointing as the road was littered.
The Pushkarni and the water distribution method was a pleasant surprise.
Pushkarni at HampiLotus Mahal has Air Conditioning concepts!!
Lotus Mahal
Finally we reached Vishu temple where we get to see the famous Hampi icon.
Chariot at Vishnu temple
This temple is also famous for singing pillars. There are different set of pillars about 2 feet tall which produce different sounds when you knock on them (Mrudanga, Tabla, Jaltarang, 7 musical notes …..).
We had heard that sunrise and sunset is really good. So we reached the Malyavanta Raghunatha temple on the mountain top. We were not disappointed. It is true that as the sunlight falls on the rocks they assume various shapes. We could see a human face, Ganesha, etc.
Sunset from Malyavanta Raghunata temple at Hampi
What is also amazing is the way rocks balance one over the other.
Stone balancing at Hampi
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