Hampi

The Group of Monuments at Hampi represent the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara empire. This was a South Indian empire, dating from 1336 to 1646.

Year Decision Comments
2006Removed from Danger list
1999In DangerIntegrity threats, construction of two cable-suspended bridges
1986 Inscribed Reasons for inscription
1984DeferredNeeds better definition
1983DeferredDeferred as conditions under which recommendation made not yet fulfilled

Reviews

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For long Hampi had been a secret place, in the kind of itinerary shared by seasoned backpackers. Not anymore. The UNESCO World Heritage tag did the magic. This is one place on earth where people would like to cherish the memory of their tour.

You can find practical information on Hampi at www.Hampi.in . The website on Hampi is packed with photos, maps, etc etc on Hmapi
 
Rita Dias (Bahrain) (Bahrain):
Anyone visiting India should visit Hampi,the city still stands with glory and you can feel peace in that place, away from the busy life in Pune/Goa. I am happy that the ruins are still taken care and hope there are more people to see this beautiful country. I liked the sun set point and the dam. I enjoyed my trip to Hampi. The tour was organised by Traveland from Goa Contact Person : Lina D'Souza Tel : 0091-832276196 - very well organised. Check Traveland website for more details and tours : www.travelandgoa.com . Thank you for suggesting this wonderful place with I very much enjoyed
 
Chetak (India):
Hampi, there are a few words in the English Vocabulary to describe the wonder of Hampi. It is to be experienced rather than described. The ruins are scattered over a large area and every ruin every defaced statue speaks volumes about the bygone grandeur. Literally one an feel the importance of the place as it still reverberates with a kind of energy that one can feel onlyin such places like Hampi Macha Pichu or Borbudur. It saddens you to a certain extent to know what level of destruction would have been required to reduce this wonder to its current pitiful yet majestic state. A must visit for every student of history

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Paul Burns (UK):
Hampi is an extraordinary place made more stunning by the vast collection of buildings, structures and carvings. The trip to and from Goa to see it was exhausting but so worthwhile. Not to be missed!
 
Swamy Patil (India):
The Capital City of Vijayanagar Kingdom which has seen the Golden time in its days where the Gold were sold open in the market just like any vegetable.
The City still stands with glory and its silence talks to each of its admirers. It speaks ,just listen. Listen to the story of Legendary King, Listen to the art of sculpture, listen to the rich tradition and many more. Each of the person who visits there will find a sort of peace in his mind.
The city has served the mankind in manyways since ages and is still a big treasure.
Visiting hampi once for any person is like after walking in sun for long gets a dip in a fresh stream of river.
Its recommended to visit once in a life.
 


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