Hampi India: Ancient city of gods kings and ruins
Darshini Kandasamy
Matanga Hill offers the best Hampi vantage point.  Darshini Kandasamy
Chosen by King Harihara  as  his  capital in 1336  Hampi grew in grandeur  wealth and power until  its  fall to the Deccan sultanates confederacy in 1565  after which  it  was razed  plundered and eventually abandoned.
Hampi was part of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire in the 1300s. Darshini Kandasamy
The ride to Hampi is bumpy yet scenic. Darshini Kandasamy
Discovering the majesty of Hampi can easily take a few days. Darshini Kandasamy
Hampi guide M. D. Basava was born and raised in the area. Darshini Kandasamy
"Matanga Hill offers the best Hampi vantage point.  Darshini Kandasamy
Chosen by King Harihara  as  his  capital in 1336  Hampi grew in grandeur  wealth and power until  its  fall to the Deccan sultanates confederacy in 1565  after which  it  was razed  plundered and eventually abandoned.
Hampi was part of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire in the 1300s. [TGT]
The ride to Hampi is bumpy yet scenic. [TGT]
Discovering the majesty of Hampi can easily take a few days. [TGT]
Hampi guide M. D. Basava was born and raised in the area. [TGT]"