Group of Monuments at Hampi
The group of monuments at Hampi is a “must see” location in the South Indian State Karnataka. The erstwhile capital of Vijayanagara Dynasty, Hampi is found in the history as the second richest town next to Vatican. Sitting on the banks of Thungabadra River, Hampi houses group of monuments dating back to 13th Century. The resurgence of Hindu Religion, art and culture in a massive scale gets reflected in these monuments exquisitely structured.
The city had been inside seven layers of fortifications and the remnants of the ruins are still awe inspiring.The huge halls, throne platform and the magnificent sculptures of Hindu Gods like Lord Narasimha, Lord Ganesha are noted for their large, yet flawless dimensions.
The Krishna temple, the stone chariot in the Vittala temple complex, beautiful terracotta objects, stucco paintings and the list goes on impressing everyone with the craftsmanship of the artisans. Such phenomenal structures can be found across the ancient city, visiting which will be truly a unique experience.
Plan a tour to Hampi, which has never failed to surpass the expectations!
What you need to know while planning a visit to Group of Monuments at Hampi:
Entry Timings: From 8.30 AM to 6PM
Entry Fee:
| S.No | Category | Cash Payment |
| 1 | Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC** | Rs.40 |
| 2 | Visitors from other countries | Rs.600 |
| 3 | Camera | No Free |
| 4 | Video Camera | Rs.25 |
| 5 | Children below 15 years | Free |
- * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
- ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Visit the monuments built from 6th century onwards, the pinnacle of architecture during Chalukyan dynasty in Deccan Plateau. Out of all in the group of monuments at Pattadakal, the temples for Sangameswara, Virupaksha and mallikarjuna temples receive universal admirations for splendid architectures and elegant figurines and sculptures. The reliefs narrating few of the scenes from the great Hindu epic Ramayana are strikingly wonderful.
Plan a visit to Group of monuments at Pattadakal, a silent page of the vibrant history.
What you need to know while planning a visit to Group of Monuments at Pattadakal:
Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee:
| S.No | Category | Cash Payment |
| 1 | Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC** | Rs.40 |
| 2 | Visitors from other countries | Rs.600 |
| 3 | Children below 15 years | Free |
- * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
- ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar
