Hospet
Hospet is a city in Bellary District in northern Karnataka,India. It is on the Tungabhadra River. The city was built by Krishna Deva Raya, one of the rulers of Vijayanagara in memory of his mother Nagalambika. It was the entrance gate to the city of Vijayanagara for all travellers coming from Goa and West Coast.
PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST:
CHITRADURGA FORT
The fort is situated at Chitradurga around 290 km south of Hospet on the Bangalore-Hospet road. Also known as the Fort of Seven Rounds, it was built in the 17th century by the Nayak Poligars in 1565.
HAMPI
Hampi is a world Heritage Site and the capital of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar. This ruined town is guarded by rivers and granite ridges.
QUEEN’S BATH
This 15-metre square bath is encircled is enclosed with gallery, verandas and overhanging Rajasthani balconies. The minor waterfall inside the bath was once poured with cool, perfumed water that flowed out through an underground drain.
VITHALA TEMPLE
It is a World Heritage Site. The temple is located 2 km east of Hampi Bazaar. It was built in the 16th century and it is a great architectural marvel.
RAGHUNATH TEMPLE
The Raghunath Temple is known for its Dravidian style of architecture. It is located on a hilltop.
VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE
It is one of the oldest monuments in the town. It was built in the 15th century.
ACHYUTRAYA TEMPLE
It is a large temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
HOTELS:
There are a number of hotels in Hospet ranging from low budget ones to very costly ones. Tourist can choose according to their convenience and budget and make a comfortable stay here in Hospet while enjoying the attractions here. Some of the hotels are Hotel Karthik, Hotel Malligi, Hotel Krishna Palace, etc.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Air:
The nearest airport is at Hubli, 143km away from Hampi. There are fligts connecting Hospet to a number of major places like Mumbai and Bangalore.
Railways:
The nearest railway station is Hospet Junction located just 13 km away. There are numerous trains running from Hospet to all major places of India.
Roads:
It is well connected by roads to all the places in the state as well as to some places of India. one can take a bus or even their own private cars to reach Hospet.
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