What is Hampi and Why to go? Hampi (Hampe) is a village and temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi. in northern Karnataka, India. It is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire . If you have little interest in history, this place has lot to offer you. Hampi is popular for 2 things. Foremost is the ruins and secondly the HIPPIE ISLAND. As the name suggest hippie island is filled with people who come to booze and party. The environment around the island is Fantastic. How to reach ? Hampi is located in north Karnataka. It is nearly 350km from Bangalore. The nearest railway station is Hospet which is 14 km from hampi. A lot of private bus services run sleeper busses from Bangalore to hospet or Bangalore to hampi. Bus takes 7-8 hours from hospet. If you have 2 or less than 2 days of t...