whispering rocks,hampi

Korakal is part of Hospet and is right next to the fabulous city of Hampi. Present-day Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. This area has become one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Hospet was built in 1520AD by Krishna Deva Raya one of the prominent rulers of the Vijaynagara Empire. This region is filled with tons of historical structures and a lot of temples. On this particular trail, one comes across Kodanda Rama Temple and Yantroddharaka Hanuman Temple. Kodanda...

This is a beautiful trail in the city of Hampi that takes one around many different Temples and historically important locations. First up on the journey is the Virupaksha Temple which is a spectacular 7th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. After that is the 7th-century temple, the Ragalingeshwara Temple. Next up after the stupendous Ragalingeshwara Temple is the Vishnupada Shrine and as the name suggests this is a shrine that has feet carved into the rock that is believed to be of Lord...

It is the highest hill in the city of Hampi. Spectacular views of some of the most stupendous landscapes and the ruined city can be observed from the top. Being close to the Tungabhadra river wide variety of birds visit Hampi and Matanga Hill is the perfect spot in the city for bird watching. Sunrises and sunsets are some of the most amazing ones to experience from this hill. There is a temple on the top as well. Hampi being an ancient city always has a story, legend, or myth associated with...

In the Indian state of Karnataka, there is a megalithic site known as Hirebenekal, also known as Hirébeakallu or Hirébeakal. This site is roughly 800 years old and is one of the 2000 megalithic sites in the state of Karnataka. The transition from the Neolithic to the Iron Age may be witnessed in this area through a variety of megalithic burial complexes. In the regional language of Kannada, these are referred to as eḷu guḍḍagaḷu (or "the seven hills") or the moryar guaguḍḍa (or "the hill of...

Vittala Temple is Hampi's most magnificent architectural display, serving as the hub of the city's attractions. There are no words to adequately describe this spectacle. The temple is designed as a large site with a perimeter wall and entry towers. This campus is home to numerous buildings, pavilions, and temples. Lord Vishnu takes the shape of Vittala, after whom the temple is named. The cattle herds in this section of the nation venerated this aspect of Vishnu as their cult deity. The...