Jindal Vijaynagar Airport 1 hr 20
The Great Platform (45 min) Terraced stone platform part of the Royal Enclosure ruins once the foundation for a pavilion. Monolithic Stone Chariot (53 min) Ornate carving of a divine Hindu vehicle situated on the grounds of the Vijaya Vitthala Temple. Matanga Hill (47 min) Peak with hiking trails leading to a popular lookout for watching sunrises & sunsets. Elephant S Stables (47 min) Indo-Islamic style structure used as the stables for the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire. Saasivekaalu Ganesha (43 min) This temple is an open pavilion with a statue of the Hindu god Ganesha carved from a single rock. Hazara Rama Temple (45 min) 15th-century Hindu temple with intricate carvings depicting animals deities & people. Achyutaraya Temple (46 min) Striking 16th-century temple ruins with ornamental details carvings & sculpted pillars. Hemakuta Hill Temple (44 min) Numerous ancient temple structures sit atop this hillside known for its ruins & striking panoramas. Vijaya Vitthala Temple (53 min) Ruins of a temple known for creative architecture such as a moving stone chariot & musical pillars. Kadalekalu Ganesha (43 min) Historic temple featuring elaborate carvings & an enormous sculpture of Lord Ganesha. Tungabhadra Dam (14 min) Massive dam built in 1953 providing surrounding gardens & a nighttime musical fountain display. Hampi Archeological Ruins (44 min) Ancient ruins are the focus of this UNESCO site featuring the remains of a grand 14th-century city. Zanana Enclosure (47 min) Royal women once lived in this historic architecturally notable walled compound a serene setting. Lotus Mahal Hampi (46 min) Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens arches & elaborate carvings. |