Hampi

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Hampi is quite chilled out, with the main bazaar, temple and bustle on the south side of the river, and a calmer scene north of the river with really nice places to stay packed with Israelis and travellers.

Have spent few days wandering around the ruins of Vijayanagar which used to be the capital of one of India's largest Hindu empires.
Have also spent lots of time just boulder watching - the landscape is really strange - looks a bit like huge boulders have just been placed on top of each other... I'm sure with my geography alevel i should understand.

I've been here 3 days and plan to leave tomorrow for Bangalore - civilsation and chaos.

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Photos

Hampi - Tungabhadra River
People washing first thing by the river. This is where the boats take you across to the north side for Rs10.

Hampi - Tungabhadra River 2
People washing first thing by the river. This is where the boats take you across to the north side for Rs10.

Hampi - Tungabhadra River 4
note the bag

Hampi - Lotus Mahal 2
with Jake at the end

Hampi - indian tourists at the ruins
Everyone always wants to be in the picture!

Hampi - Royal Centre elephant carvings
All the walls are covered with these types of carvings

Hampi - Sule Bazaar 2
just because it's pretty

Hampi - Rickshaw
Four in the front, four in the back of a tiny rickshaw going up and down hills - I didn't think we'd make it!

Comments

[Marc]

Stop this Travel Blog at once!!!
Hey bee, I must insist you cease with these very comprehensive and flowery blog entries. You are putting me to shame. Next thing, and mum and dad will be asking me to do the same. Its not on!!!! Seriously, looks like you're having a great time. The whole thing looks amazing, glad I can share it with you. Little Bro'