Hampi is one of the most fascinating places to go to not merely because of the monuments that exist today, but at the thoughts of what must have been, which continously boggle the imagination. Beautiful temples, boulder-strewn landscape, peeks at the lifestyles of the most powerful kingdom in south India, and an assortment of historical sights are the primary attractions.... more

Fantastic monuments in an amazing scenery. The various climbs up craggy granite hilltops allow you breathtaking views and send you back in time. After visiting the museum which showed photographs of Hampi 30 years ago we are very concerned about the how quickly this amazing site is eroding. Significant carvings are fast losing their detail. We feel that Hampi should... more

The temples and the stone carving is unbelievable, truly a heritage site that has to be preserved eternally. The architecture is unique. This makes this place a great study centre to art students and a visual treat to art lovers. But the maintainence is poor and the authorities has to take up stern action on people writing/carving their names on... more

It was our third trip to Goa so we wanted to do something different. The tour guide suggested Hampi a UNESCO world hertiage site - £34 for a 3 day /2 night 9 hour trip on an India train. Sounded good value and we had always wanted to try a train although we had never heard of Hampi. Still not... more

We heard about Hampi, before visit and glimpses seen in a hollywood movie 'MYTH' starring Jackie Chan and Mallika. When we went around the place, we were really stunned with the beauty of the ancient architecture. Seeing the remains, we could guess that the place would have been a great locations when the Hindu rulers were living. Lotus Mahal, Elephant... more

Visiting in December 2008 with a Professor of History as our guide was great and it was an added bonus that he was our brother, too. There is much to see throughout the complexes and some are free of charge and others (where there are "working" temples) do charge a small entrance fee. The ruins are still being excavated, but... more

Einer der schönsten Plätze in Südindien...25 qm2 Ruinenstadt... mit Bewohnern....Sonnenuntergänge sind fantastisch...... Obelix Paradies more