G.B. International ::- Hospet
| Bangalore | Hassan | Hospet |
|---|---|---|
| Badami | Mysore | Hampi |
| Pattadakal |
Hospet
340 kms from Bangalore lies Hospet. Its tourist importance lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijayanagar empire, situated about 13 kms away. The Tungabhadra Dam here harnesses the sweet waters of the Tungabhadra river. At the base of the dam is a garden styled along Japanese lines. Accessibility : Hospet is well-connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Bellary, Hubli-Dharwar, Gadag and Bijapur.
On the Highway linking Bangalore to Hospet you come across Chitradurga, a quaint town with its famous Fort. This marvel of military architecture - made impregnable by the Nayak Paleyagars - has 19 gateways and 38 postern entrances.
Places of Interest
Tunga Bhadra DamTungaBhadra dam is constructed across river Tungabhadra,a tributary of River Krishna.The dam is built near the town of Hospet in Karnataka.It is considered as a multipurpose dam or project. Multipurpose dams are the one's which help in generation of electricity, irrigation of land,Prevention and control of floods etc.It has become a picnic or tourist spot over the years.The dam is near to world famous heritage site Hampi.
Pushkarni
It is one of the most recent excavations. The once - powerful Vijayanagar empire was compared to Rome by the portuguese traveller paes.
Chitradurga
The charming town of Chitradurga is a must visit for the tourists to Hospet. You may holiday at Chitradurga on your way to Hospet from Bangalore. The hill and fort town of Chitradurga is often referred to as Kallina Kote or the Place of Stones. The bold rocky hills and picturesque valleys with huge towering boulders offer nature at its best at Chitradurga. The Palegars, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan built the famous fort of Chitradurga. The fort lies enclosed in series of seven walls and is known for its military architecture. There are as many as nineteen gateways to the fort. There are several ancient temples inside the fort. You may visit the Sampige Siddeshwara temple, the cave shrine of Hidimbeshwara, Ekanathamma, Phalguneshwara, Gopalakrishan, Anjaneya, Subbaraya et al. at the hilltop of Chitradurga. Of these the Hidimbeshwara is the oldest. The largest temple in the town happens to be dedicated to Goddess Uchchangtamma who was the patron goddess of the Paleyagars. The temple has a two-storied building and boasts of a unique swing arch and tall lamp-pillar. Thirty-five kilometers from Chitradurga is Nayakana Hatti. The major tourist attractions at Nayakana Hatti are the temple and tomb of saint Tippe Rudraswamy.
How to Reach
By AirThe closet airport is located at Bellary at 74 km.
By Rail
Hospet railway station is 1 km north of center of the town.
By Road
The bus station is in the center of town, within walking distance to many of the hotels.