5 amazing getaways from Hampi
Located in the east-central Karnataka, Hampi is a World Heritage Site homing the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire.
To compliment your trip, here is a list of 5 amazing getaways from Hampi.
Gokarna
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Gokarna is a coastal town in Karnataka encompassing the beauty of the Arabian Sea. Apart from homing several beaches, it is also a popular Hindu pilgrimage. Some interesting sites in this city are-
- Mahabaleshwar Temple
- Om Beach
- Half Moon Beach
- Paradise Beach
- Gokarna Beach
Distance between Hampi and Gokarna: 306 kilometers, 7 hours drive
Book a taxi from Hampi to Gokarna
Tekkalakote
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It is a small town in the Karnataka state of India. It is famous for the ancient square-shaped fort and the Tekkalakote hill, which are one of the prehistoric sites in India. It is also a site of religious importance homing temples like-
- Kadasiddeshwar Temple
- Jade Shankara linga Temple
- Nagareshwara Temple
- Neelakanteshwara Temple
- Siddarameshwara Temple
Distance between Hampi and Tekkalakote: 63 kilometers, 2 hours drive
Book a taxi from Hampi to Tekkalakote
Belgaum
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Belgaum is a historic city in the Karnataka state of India homing the famous Belgaum Fort and many centuries old mosques. The main attractions of the city are-
- Kamal Basti
- Yellur Fort
- Military Mahadeva Temple
- Kapileshwar Temple
Distance between Hampi and Belgaum: 264 kilometers, 5.5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Hampi to Belgaum
Hubli-Dharwad
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Hubli-Dharwad are the twin cities and second largest conurbation (an extended urban area) in the Karnataka state of India. There are several temples, parks, and picnic spots in this city. The city has also given birth to many notable people of India, for example the Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and Sudha Murthy.
Distance between Hampi and Hubli-Dharwad: 162 kilometers, 4 hours drive
Book a taxi from Hampi to Hubli-Dharwad
Hospet
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Hospet is a city located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. It is also a gateway city to Hampi. The main attraction of this city is Tungabhadra Dam and Zoo.
Distance between Hampi and Hospet: 13 kilometers, 30 minutes drive
Book a taxi from Hampi to Hospet
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