How to get to Hampi

StephanieHudson · Aug 27th, 2006, 04:26

Hi everybody,

On my next trip to India I want to see Hampi - I think Bangalore is the closest large city. But how to get to Hampi? I don't think there are any flights, and I've been told not any train either - so that would leave probably 8 hours bumping along in a car which isn't too attractive!

Anybody have information on this?

Stephanie

PeakXV · Aug 27th, 2006, 04:31

IM member Beach has done Hampi up very well - I think you will find all the information you need at this link:

http://www.indiamike.com/community/h...a_travel_guide

arunchs · Aug 27th, 2006, 10:44

The other choice is to take a train from Bangalore. There is a train leaving every night. Get down at Hospet station and take a 15-20 minute rickshaw ride to Hampi. See irctc.co.in for details and booking. There is no airport anywhere close by. I think Air Deccen flies to Hubli which is still a few hours away from Hampi.

StephanieHudson · Aug 27th, 2006, 11:28

That's great to hear about the train - I didn't think there was a train up there.

But Air Deccan - I bought a few tickets on Air Deccan before I went to India in March - NEVER again! Every flight was late or rescheduled, airplanes were dirty inside, it's not assigned seating so it's a fight to get on and get seated - yuck. We ended up turning in our tickets and going on Jet Airways - which we've used before - always on time, great food, no shoving - but way more expensive!

Stephanie

steven_ber · Aug 27th, 2006, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by StephanieHudson

That's great to hear about the train - I didn't think there was a train up there.

Have a look at the 'train information' thread below, it can be helpful when planning a trip.

axanup · Aug 27th, 2006, 15:24

the link to user beach's hampi guide was too good.
sad i didn go thru it before leaving to hampi last week.
though i am planning to hit the place yet again. Was totally impressed.

i have a really small description as to how i enjoyed hampi!! hope it mite be of help. if you dont get train reservations, there are many buses leaving to hospet( which is the nearest big town to hampi)

do check out at http://afteruse.blogspot.com/

Aug 27th, 2006, 04:26	#1
StephanieHudson Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 16	How to get to Hampi Hi everybody, On my next trip to India I want to see Hampi - I think Bangalore is the closest large city. But how to get to Hampi? I don't think there are any flights, and I've been told not any train either - so that would leave probably 8 hours bumping along in a car which isn't too attractive! Anybody have information on this? Stephanie

Aug 27th, 2006, 04:31	#2
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,982	IM member Beach has done Hampi up very well - I think you will find all the information you need at this link: http://www.indiamike.com/community/h...a_travel_guide __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Aug 27th, 2006, 10:44	#3
arunchs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 278	The other choice is to take a train from Bangalore. There is a train leaving every night. Get down at Hospet station and take a 15-20 minute rickshaw ride to Hampi. See irctc.co.in for details and booking. There is no airport anywhere close by. I think Air Deccen flies to Hubli which is still a few hours away from Hampi. __________________ My India travel blog and my Images from India

Aug 27th, 2006, 11:28	#4
StephanieHudson Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 16	Travel to Hampi That's great to hear about the train - I didn't think there was a train up there. But Air Deccan - I bought a few tickets on Air Deccan before I went to India in March - NEVER again! Every flight was late or rescheduled, airplanes were dirty inside, it's not assigned seating so it's a fight to get on and get seated - yuck. We ended up turning in our tickets and going on Jet Airways - which we've used before - always on time, great food, no shoving - but way more expensive! Stephanie

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Aug 27th, 2006, 15:24	#6
axanup Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 32	the link to user beach's hampi guide was too good. sad i didn go thru it before leaving to hampi last week. though i am planning to hit the place yet again. Was totally impressed. i have a really small description as to how i enjoyed hampi!! hope it mite be of help. if you dont get train reservations, there are many buses leaving to hospet( which is the nearest big town to hampi) do check out at http://afteruse.blogspot.com/

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