Hampi Adventures
Conquer Hampi's rocks & boulders
Beyond the heritage circuit, Hampi’s curious landscape of boulders and inselbergs has thrown up a challenge for adventure sports fanatics. There are numerous rock climbers who explore the sheer faces of the gigantic boulders. Bouldering, rock climbers sans ropes and harnesses have also caught on among the adventurous crowds, and it is not uncommon to see a few daredevils attempting to conquer Hampi’s ancient geology. The reward for such grueling sport is a spectacular view of the entire once-proud empire of Vijayanagara – and from high above, it almost looks untouched by time. Rock-hopping across the river and coracle rides downstream are also unusual ways to take in the sights.
Image credits: Aleksandr Zykov (CC BY-SA)