Why Hampi ought to Be On Your India Itinerary Pathbeat Audio Tours and Stories

You’ve already started mapping out your adventure through India, a country as diverse as it is dynamic. But while you’re planning the grand (yet a bit intimidating :)) tour, are you also looking for that one destination that can be both an unforgettable part of a larger journey and a perfect, rejuvenating escape from the city grind? Your answer is here: Hampi! A destination that you MUST NOT MISS.Aerial view of the 7th century AD Virupaksha Temple. The large gateway to the temple is called the Bistappaiya Gopuram. The smaller gateway beyond is the Raya Gopuram. It is said to have been constructed by the legendary ruler Krishnadeva Raya on his coronation. The river is flowing to Hampi from Hospete and goes on east wards. The mountains on the other side of the river is the kingdom of Kishkindha, the birth place of Lord Hanuman and the realm of Kings Vali and Sugreeva.