The city of ruins known as Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This location, in the state of Karnataka’s shaded hills and valleys, is a tourist attraction rich in history. Hampi is a backpacker’s paradise because it is surrounded by 500 historic sites, stunning temples, lively street markets, bastions, the Treasury Building, and fascinating remnants of the Vijayanagar Empire. A favourite method to view the city from the perspective of its history is to visit Hampi, an open museum with more than 100 venues to explore.

Around the year 1500 AD, Hampi served as the Vijayanagar empire’s capital and, according to some accounts, the second-largest metropolis in the world at the time. It lost importance throughout the next centuries, and today you may explore the ruins of numerous temples and other buildings dispersed across a vast region. Hampi is surrounded by rocks of all sizes, and with a little effort, you can climb to the top of them to enjoy a breathtaking view over the entire city and the surrounding area. The environment is just as intriguing as the ruins themselves. On the banks of the Tungabhadra River is where it is situated.

Famous for its enormous, exquisitely carved temples, especially the Virupaksha Temple, which honours the imperial patron deity. There are also remnants of the previous aqueducts, canals, military barracks, and stables in this area. In an effort to restore the once-glory of Hampi, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986, very few (if any) contemporary businesses are permitted in the main area, giving the ruins an authentic air.