Royal Temples @ Hampi

We spent our first day in Hampi, visiting some of the more distant temples by scooter.
Hampi is am amazing place with 3700 monuments set over 36km, built between 1442 and 1565, and at it's height it was one of the largest Hindu empires in Indian history with a population of half a million and a thriving international trade in precious stones.
The Vithala Temple dates back to the 16th century and contains the iconic Stone Chariot depicted on 500 Rupee notes.
The beautiful Lotus Mahal or palace was built for royal women, whilst the Elephant Stables provided an enclosure for royal elephants.Les mer