Check-In Hampi to Experience Thrill Amidst Of Nature

BENGALURU: Situated in southern part of Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, Hampi has always been well-known for its rich history, monuments, and natural beauty. Hampi was once the capital of Vijayanagara Empire housing religious monuments such as Virupaksha temple, Chandramauleshwara temple, Jain temple, and many more. Even UNESCO could not refrain from including it into the list of ‘World Heritage Site’ after considering what it can offer for every history, natural beauty, and adventure lovers. Surprisingly, apart from religious background Hampi also has a lot to offer for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

Hampi is also emerging as India’s most popular location for those who are fond of sports and especially those who love ‘bouldering’. Adventurers can find an array of boulder hills and start rock climbing by buying necessary equipments available at many stores nearby. If you are planning to visit Hampi, bouldering is must-do sport and you can experience the rush of adrenaline running through your veins. Adventurers can even explore the village on bicycle which is available for 50 per day with 500 security deposit. All you have to do is to provide valid ID cards to bicycle rental shops which are available near Virupaksha Temple and roam around the ruins of Hampi.

Hampi even offers water sport where you can hop into coracles or round shaped boats and reach Anegundi by crossing Tungabhadra River. You can even experience splendid view of sunset while crossing the river and also visit various live music sessions. The coracles are available at 150 where a fisherman will assist you to reach Anegundi or cross the river by ferries managed by government at 10 per ride.

Nature and wildlife lovers can visit ‘Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary’ which is conservation centre for the Indian sloth bear. The sanctuary is located 20 km away from hustling and bustling streets of Hampi. Around 100 sloth bears, vibrant bird species, and variety of butterflies habitat the sanctuary.

 After all tiring adventures and thrills, it seems amazing to get blessed by an elephant. Interestingly, at Virupaksha Temple an elephant named ‘Lakshmi’ bless people with her trunk. It can be a splendid experience to bath the elephant in the river and experience showers of water from her.

Hampi is a must visit place in Karnataka where it welcomes visitors of all ages and it has everything for everyone.

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