Explore the medieval city of Vijayanagar RuleHospet India has everything for every kind of travellers. Especially South India is blessed with abundant natural beauty as well as with some wonderful art and ancient architecture. Hospet is an ancient town which is very close to a World Heritage Site, Hampi. Read on for more information.
Hampi is a small town of Bellary district, Karnataka which beholds the remaining of the Vijayanagar Empire. Hospet is just 12 km from Hampi and both these places are visited on a same trip. The town is situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River. The area still retains the essence of the past. Krishna Deva Raya, a ruler of Vijayanagar Empire, built Hospet and the surrounding region on the memory of his mother. Hospet means the New City and now the city has started developing because of the iron ore industries. One of the best cities to study Indian archaeology, Hospet is widely visited by researchers and students throughout the year. It is like a paradise for the history buff. The ruins of the medieval
city of the Vijayanagar are its main attraction. The iron ore factories and the steel plant are its main resources towards the development of the town. The Tungabhadra Dam is an asset. As Hospet is the gateway to Hampi, which is a major attraction to archaeologists, it is a great place to explore. There are enough hotels in Hospet scattered throughout the region which take care of the visitors all year around. Hospet and Hampi are also visited by foreigners. This region is one of the best places in India to research on the medieval history. How to Reach: Bellary is the nearest airport which serves Hospet and Hampi. It is only 75 km and scheduled flights connect some major cities with the Bellary. You will get regular direct flights from Goa and Bangalore. Public transports are easily available outside the airport. Hospet has its own railway station. Trains from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Hubli, Vijaypur and other cities are available. Interstate buses, private buses and taxis are always available to take you to your desired destinations. So, reaching the city and exploring this world famous historical site is not a difficult task. Apart from Hampi and Tungabhadra Dam, Hospet has few other attractions. Virupaksha Temple which was built in the 15th century is a wonderful piece of architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the flawless stone carvings in the whole temple are worth capturing. Lotus Mahal is a very popular place. It is a monument representing Hindu Sikharas where the musical concerts of the royal family were held. Queen’s Bath is a famous place in Hampi. As the name says it was used by the queen and the women folk for taking bath and other refreshment. The Indo-Saracenic style of architecture is displayed here.
Hazarama Temple and Harihara situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River houses a temple of Lord Vishnu and of the holiest places of the town.
Hospet is a perfect blend of medieval history and industrialization. It is a great place for an excursion, do take your child and explore the town. The best time to visit the town is from October to March. You can pick from the budget hotels in Hospet which offer a memorable stay. A 2-3 days tour to Hospet and Hampi is enough to witness all the major attractions.
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