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    Hampi or Hampe (Kannada:), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hampi (City), Ballari district now Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India. [2] Hampi predates the Vijayanagara Empire; it is mentioned in the Ramayana and the Puranas of Hinduism as Pampa Devi Tirtha Kshetra.

    • Vittala Temple. Hampi's most exquisite structure, the 16th-century Vittala Temple stands amid boulders 2.5km from Hampi Bazaar. Work possibly started on the temple during…
    • Virupaksha Temple. The focal point of Hampi Bazaar is this temple, one of the city’s oldest structures, and Hampi’s only remaining working temple. The main gopuram (gateway)…
    • Achyutaraya Temple. At the southern end of Sule Bazaar is the beautiful Achyutaraya Temple, dating from 1534, one of the last great monuments constructed before the fall of…
    • Sule Bazaar. Halfway along the path from Hampi Bazaar to Vittala Temple, a track to the right leads over the rocks to deserted Sule Bazaar, one of ancient Hampi’s…
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  3. Hampi, India. The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi remains an essential religious hub, housing the Virupaksha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Hemakuta Hill, Big Shivlinga and Vithala temples. The architectural ruins of Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  4. Beyond traditional rock climbing, bouldering is a popular adventure activity in Hampi that caters to those who prefer a ground-level challenge. The challenging yet manageable terrain makes it an ideal destination for both beginners and experienced boulderers. Hampi boasts renowned bouldering destinations, including Hemakuta Hill, Matanga Hill ...

  5. Feb 22, 2020 · Hampi in India is renowned for its ruins of the last capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, one of the greatest Hindu kingdoms in India’s history.

  6. Nov 26, 2019 · Hampi is home to more than 1,000 monuments and temples from the Vijayanagara Empire, one of the last southern Hindu kingdoms, which ruled a large swath of South India from the 14th century...