Introduction to city Hospet - In Karnatka
Hospet, a small dusty town in Northern Karnataka,
was once the seat of the powerful Vijayanagar Empire.
Though the town does not have much to offer the
visitors, its importance lies in its nearness to
Hampi, the erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagar
rulers. There was a time when Hampi was the epitome
of architectural wonders. Most of the great buildings
of this place are now in ruins, though UNESCO and
the Archaeological Survey of India have tried their
best to recreate the original charm of the place.
Hospet is the ideal base for tourists visiting Hampi
and other nearby places.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Hospet
The artisans of the Vijayanagar Empire perfected
the art of blending their architectural style with
the rocky terrain of the region. The excavations
at Hampi carried out by the Archaeological Survey
of India in collaboration with the Karnataka Government
in 1976 have revealed the ruins of a rich and flourishing
empire. Today the ruins lie sprawled over a large
area of 26 square kilometres. Of the other attractions,
the Chitradurga Fort (290 km) situated at
the foothills of a group of granite hills is worth
visiting.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Hospet
A little away from Hospet lies the Tungabhadra
Dam (6 km), which was completed in 1953 to provide
electricity for irrigation in the surrounding districts.
It is a major picnic spot today with a deer park,
aviary, and ornamental gardens.
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