Hampi

1. 46. Also houses the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables.

1. 55. Part of the Zanana Enclosures

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1. 61. Also referred to as the Royal Palace, in this area you'll find the Mahanavmi Dibba, Pushkarani step well and the Queen's bath.

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Crossing the river to the north and heading east, one can reach Anegundi whose history goes back, according to local legends, to the Ramayana (the Hindu epic).

This is the main village of Hampi as defined on the map and on the local administration files. It is essentially two clumps of settlements on either side of the Virupaksha Temple. Within walking distance is the river and the structures along the river bank, Virupaksha Temple, a still in use sacred area, at the western end of the Hampi Bazaar, the Hampi Bazaar itself which is one long "main street" (now in ruins) running east-west and the Hemakunta hill (with a number of structures on it and under it).

This, according to the official ASI literature, was the center of the city, the downtown. There is the Mahanavami Dibba, a large platform, almost three stories tall, which gives a brilliant view of the country side. This platform was used as a base for various religious functions involving the royal family with the general population standing down. Apart from this, there is a stepped well, an underground shrine, lots of smaller platforms (meant for assembly and public meetings), etc. There is the Hazaar Rama temple on one side and the Queen's bath on the other side. A little further away from the central area of the Royal Enclosure is the Pan Supari Bazaar (opposite the Hazaar Rama temple).

At the eastern end of the Hampi Bazaar, there are two paths. One goes up the hill while the other goes left towards the river. Either path takes you through lines of temples, extant and in ruins. If one takes the hill path, on the right is the Matanga, Elephant hill. Going up straight, one will see the Achyutarama Temple. This can also be reached by following the stone path along the river bank. Next to the Achyutarama Temple is a long market area called Courtesan's Street. Apparently, it was a market for jewels, precious stones, etc. Walking further along the river, one passes various small structures, essentially different temples. One kilometre or so from the Courtesan's Street is the majestic Vithala Temple inside which is the iconic Stone Chariot. This trail can be done by a mix of walking and cycling. There are rocks (with steps cut into the rocks) to climb so at some point the cycles will have to be left behind. The Vithala Temple can be reached by road as well. It is a winding route and requires a detour to Kamalapur.

Exploring the hidden gems in the Gangavathi taluk, Sanapur Lake is a reservoir fed by Tungabhadra Dam canal. The unique thing about this place is experiencing the boat ride in a huge round, wooden bowl called Coracle. The Coracle gives a little adventurous feel. For a short ride it's usually ₹150 and for a long ride, it's ₹200 per person.

Main meeting point for climbers and boulderers. You can rent and buy equipment, meet fellow climbers over a cup of coffee, or book a climbing activity with Jerry, the owner (₹1000, usually in the morning). As he is also developing new sectors and opening lines on an almost daily basis (also, he is bolting routes from time to time), it's a good idea to start your bouldering trip with one of his activities to get to know the area and the rock.