Hampi
Hampi (हम्पी) I n northern Karnataka, Hampi is a temple town was once the capital of the historical Vijayanagara Dynasty. The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi remains an essential religious hub, housing the Virupaksha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Hemakuta Hill, Big Shivlinga and Vithala temples. The architectural ruins of Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Rock-climbing enthusiasts will adore Hampi , considered the bouldering capital of India, and the city's rocky landscape, dotted with ancient temple ruins, makes for a unique climbing experience . There are innumerable boulders around Hampi that are easy to climb. One can get a stunning view of the ruins spread around Hampi by mounting one of the boulders. Located on the bank of the Tungabhadra River, Hampi has quite a number of tourist attractions like Virupaksha Temple, Vithala Temple and Nandi Statue. It is best to visit Hampi during the three day long Hampi festival held around October-November every year.