[2025 Bellary Attraction] Travel Guide for The Stone Chariot - Hampi (Updated Jul)

Explored the awe-inspiring ancient city of Hampi — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living testament to the grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire. Surrounded by surreal landscapes of giant boulders and lush banana plantations, I wandered through intricately carved temples, royal enclosures, and market streets that once buzzed with life. A must visit for any traveller!

India is well-known for its ancient temples and palace. If you have the chance to visit southern India, Hampi is really worth the visit, as it is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can immerse yourself in the ancient time and let yourself amazed by the beautiful architecture people in the past built. Hampi is quite a big region. Within it, there are some sites that you must visit. I’ve written them all below: 📍Vijaya Vittala Temple (5th & 9th picture) You can see the exact chariot on your 50 rupees! This heritage is eye opening. It is probably the oldest architecture I’ve ever seen. 💰Average Price per Person: 40 rupees for Indians / 600 rupees for foreigners 📍Queen’s Bathhouse It is a really beautiful and big bathhouse with delicate sculptures for the queen in the past. 📍Mahanavami Dibba (16th & 17th picture) It was a platform for royal ceremonies and public celebrations. The 9-day Navratri festival was especially celebrated here. 📍Hazara Rama Temple (15th picture) Lord Rama is the reincarnation of Krishna. The wall of the temple tells the story of Rama. One beautiful depiction is the dancing women at the Dasara festival. 📍Elephant Stables (4th picture) This is a place the royal elephants used to stay. They even made the houses of elephants so beautiful. 📍Hampi Museum This museum features Indian and Islamic artifacts. You can see the Indo-Islamic architecture of Lotus Mahal. 📍Laxmi-Narasimha Temple Lakshmi is the Hindu Goddess responsible for wealth, fortune, and prosperity. There is the largest statue at Hampi. 📍Hemakuta Parvata and Virupaksha Temple (1st, 12th, 14th picture) I suggest you go this place for the last part of your day-trip, so you enjoy the beautiful sunset here, which marks a beautiful ending🌅 In this temple, there is a mysterious wonder that people cannot figure out. When you go inside, you can see the reflection of the temple on the stone with color. Usually shadow should be black, but this one has color. Take note of it and see it yourself when you visit it🧐 I am really grateful to have the chance to witness these magnificent heritage. I hope my post can help you make your trip memorable and meaningful. Thank you for reading it🙏🏼🔆Hope you have a nice day😊 #hampi #india #indiatravel #indian #indiatrip #travel #trip #historicallandmarks #travelguide #aprilblooms

Hampi

#favouriteitinerary The Stone Chariot, one of the most iconic symbols of Hampi, stands majestically at the Vijaya Vittala Temple complex. Carved from a single block of stone, the chariot resembles a grand temple procession vehicle, intricately detailed with sculpted wheels, horses, and figures that once depicted the grandeur of royal processions. Surrounded by a sprawling courtyard, the chariot is set against a backdrop of pillared halls and smaller shrines, evoking the splendor of the Vijayanagara Empire. The surrounding area, dotted with stunning stone carvings and musical pillars, speaks of a rich architectural heritage that highlights the empire’s devotion to artistry and spirituality. As you walk around the chariot, the surrounding ruins of temples and structures add to the feeling of stepping back in time to an era of monumental glory and religious reverence.