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Hampi
The small, relaxed town of Hampi - located in the state of
Karnataka, about 220 miles (350km) from Bengaluru, and about the
same distance from Panaji (in the neighbouring state of Goa) - not
only boasts one of the weirdest, most awe-inspiring landscapes in
the whole of India, but is also a fascinating historical site. The
capital of the once-great Vijayanagar Empire, the ruins of the
14th-century village and temple complex found in present-day Hampi
have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, as
impressive as these ruins are (especially the multi-tiered,
ornately-sculpted Virupaksha Temple), the grandstand attraction of
Hampi remains its natural landscape. A sere, desolate and
boulder-strewn wilderness, tempered by a slate-grey river
surrounded by lush groves of banana, mango and palm trees, you will
frequently find yourself at a loss for words to describe it
properly. Hampi might be slightly off the beaten track, but it will
deeply reward all those who seek out its thoroughly singular
charms.
Information & Facts
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.