My routes across India, city by city. Kept for memory, shared if you plan to backpack around India too.

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Hampi, Karnataka: places to visit, food to try, travel notes, and map.

State: Karnataka Region: Southern Category: Monuments and Museums, Backpacker Accommodation: Zostel Travel: Bike Rental, Auto

Must visit

  • Virupaksha Temple
  • Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot
  • Matanga Hill (sunrise point)
  • Hampi Bazaar ruins
  • Elephant Stables
  • Hemakuta Hill

Must try

  • sunrise on Matanga Hill
  • coracle ride across Tungabhadra river to Hippie Island
  • boulder scrambling in the ruins
  • banana pancake and chai at Virupapur Gadde guesthouses
  • evening light on Vittala Temple
  • bicycle through the ruins at dusk
  • Tungabhadra river sunset