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Ramayana Tour – Kishkinda stories narrated by a local

4000 onwards

Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
09:00 AM to 12:30 PM

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Village Life Tour – Hampi through the eyes of its people

2000 to 3200 per person

Gagan Mahal, Anegundi Village
09:00 AM to 02:30 PM

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The stone chariot at the Vittala Temple Complex is

The stone chariot at the Vittala Temple Complex is amongst the most recognized monuments in Hampi. We see hundreds of pictures posted of it everyday, however this particular picture presents a unique perspective with the wheel in focus. So let's learn a little bit about it. . ⠀
Each of the four wheels on the chariot are carved out of a single stone. Geometrically they are near perfect circles. The concentric circles drawn on the wheel is also perfect. So how did ancient artisans and masons cut and carve these stones to achieve such high degree of accuracy? This was done with an advance tool that people believed is a modern innovation. Many advance tools were used by the masons in building of temples, one of them was a large lathe machine to turn stone pillars, bases and wheels. Remnants of such machines can still be seen in royal area and the ASI museum.⠀
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WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS OF VIJAYANAGARA ⠀ As capita

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS OF VIJAYANAGARA ⠀
As capital of a successful Kingdom, the city of Vijayanagara flourished, dominating the political & cultural milieu of South India for 229 years. Vijayanagara could not have operated as a capital in the hostile, semi-arid environment of the Deccan without effective water supply systems to provide for the practical and ritual needs of its inhabitants. The rulers of Vijayanagara, exploited the hydrological environment to its maximum advantage , irrigating agricultural lands inside the city, directing water into the urban areas for domestic use and building an impressive systems of check dams, tanks, canals, aqueducts and baths. ⠀
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Come learn how the Vijayanagara rulers mastered the control of water resources to provide for the varied needs of the population, take a look at the science and the art of this endeavour. We are curating a special tour that focuses on the water systems of Vijayanagara, so watch out for more announcements here. ⠀
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The Young Archaeologist Program Our signature edu

The Young Archaeologist Program

Our signature educational program designed for school children. Here we teach them how history can be interpreted using evidence. One way of gathering evidence about the past is through excavations, and we demonstrate this by conducting a mock excavation activity. Students work in teams to learn the process of excavation and documentation of a site. They then interpret the past based on their findings from the excavation. We supplement this with studies of ancient rock-art, neolithic sites & inscriptions.

If you are interested in arranging such a program for your school or community then please contact us directly explorehampi@gmail.com or through information available in the bio.

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REASON #06 to visit Hampi - Explore the Pre-Histor

REASON #06 to visit Hampi - Explore the Pre-History ⠀
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While Hampi is known as the erstwhile capital of Vijayanagara empire (1336 to 1565 CE), human settlements in the region date back to at least 2000 BCE. Boulder hills surrounding Anegundi village to the north of Tungabhadra are filled with evidence of neolithic sites. At Kadebaklu there is a neolithic metal foundry adjacent to a rock shelter where ceramics of different types have also been recovered. At Hire Benakal we find ancient burial sites with over 60 dolmens (burial tombs) made of stone. Ceramics and rock art has been found at this site as well. ⠀
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Our own team at Explore Hampi have discovered several undocumented sites in the area. The image above for instance was captured by our team on one of our expeditions. It depicts someone important, perhaps a tribal leader (with a headgear) and his partner (with a skirt like garment or robe) participating in some sort of ritual. Other scenes depict hunting, dancing, cattle herding. These paintings give us an important insight into lives of prehistoric humans in the region. ⠀
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Most of the rock shelters with cave paintings are inaccessible, some of them are high up on boulder hills, some are on private land with restricted access. Today it is very difficult as a visitor to gain access to these locations on your own. At Explore Hampi we have curated a special tour that traces the prehistory of this region and tries to answer questions about who these people where, what did they eat? What was their lives like? Join us on our Prehistoric tour of Hampi. ⠀
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REASON #07 to Visit Hampi - Local Handicrafts⠀

REASON #07 to Visit Hampi - Local Handicrafts⠀
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Travellers today are more conscious of what and where they buy. Buying locally made products ensures that your money goes into supporting local endeavours. ⠀
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Anegundi village is home to over 50 women artisans who turn naturally available materials like Banana Fiber and Water Hyacinth into trendy contemporary handicrafts. You can buy mats, vases, baskets, purses, handbags and variety of other designs. Sandur village about an hour from Hampi has a women’s cooperative that makes Lambani Jewellery and Fabric pieces.⠀
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Another local craft from this region is the Ilkal handloom cotton saree. Beautiful and classic designs are available in the town of Ilkal which is a pit-stop on the way to Aihole from Hampi. ⠀
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Explore Hampi organises special art workshops for groups that are interested. On our Village Life Tour, you will get an opportunity to get hands-on and learn from a local artisan. You will also have the opportunity to buy directly from the artisan should you choose to. Such a purchase is a lot more meaningful because you will know the name and location of the artisan from whom you bought it, and hopefully it’ll make you cherish the product a lot more. ⠀
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REASON #08 to visit HAMPI ⠀ On the northern side

REASON #08 to visit HAMPI ⠀
On the northern side of Tungabhadra river are many small charming village settlements, people living in these villages are an essential part of the cultural heritage of Hampi. To see and experience the local culture of Hampi, one has to visit these villages. The mighty river cutting through the awe inspiring boulder hills also makes for a unique landscape. ⠀
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The best way to explore these villages and the landscape is on rented mopeds. You can easily rent mopeds at the Hippie Island. Be sure to fuel up before you set out exploring. ⠀
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You can also join us on our Mythical Landscape Tour, where we provide you with mopeds and fuel, where we show you hidden spots only locals would know. On this tour we explore the landscape in fun and engaging ways! We ride mopeds through the countryside, cross the river on a coracle boat, hike up a hill to watch the sunrise and eat delicious local breakfast. ⠀
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