Hospet in Karnataka is an ideal haven for those who want to visit the architectural remains of the temples of Vijayanagar Empire. The ruins of these temples in Hampi are only 13 kms away from the Hospet town, which is 340 kms from Bangalore city. The another major tourist attraction in Hospet is the Tungabhadra Dam on the Tungabhadra River . The Japanese garden on the base of the dam is another must visit in Hospet.The short excursions from Hospet are: Chitradurga located on the banks of Tungabhadra River famous for the Lord Hariheshwara temple. The World Heritage Site Hampi has many tourist places like King's Balance, Queen's Bath , Lotus Mahal, Virupaksha Temple , Mahanavami Dibba etc.The hotels in Hospet are perfect for your break journey towards Hampi. The Hospet hotels are the best as far as the basic amenities and accommodation are concerned. Quite reasonable with a fair degree of proximity from the World Heritage Site Hampi. |