Among the many attractions in Hampi, the Coracle Ride is definitely one of the must-do activities. It’s an adventurous and unique way to explore the area, giving you a different perspective on the landscape and its rich history. There are two main points from where you can take the cora…
The plan was simple: rent a bicycle or bike and explore. But once we saw the map and the distances between sites, cycling all day felt a bit ambitious, and renting a two-wheeler was expensive. So, we opted for an auto-rickshaw instead. It turned out to be a great choice—no need to worry a…
When we arrived in Hampi, it was pitch dark. The rain had just stopped, and there was a power outage in the surrounding villages. At that moment, Hampi seemed like an underwhelming rural town, and I started to doubt my decision to visit. The hotel was pretty average, but that’s what you c…
Google showed us the distance from Pune to Hampi as nearly 600 kilometers. With just the two of us traveling, we weren’t planning on any major stops, just chai, breakfast, and quick breaks. We left Pune at 5 AM, enjoying the light traffic, breezing through tolls, and with my wife labeling…
I first caught glimpses of Hampi through a YouTube video 4 or 5 years ago, and since then, visiting it had been on my bucket list. Call it jinxed, but every time I made plans, they were canceled for one reason or another. But 2021 turned out to be the year my dream finally came true. Ha…
