Day 2, Hampi – Visit Kishkinda
Full day visit Kishkindha. The capital city of Sugreev “Kishkinda” is nearby Billari, Hampi, Karnataka. Near the ancient Kishkinda, around four kilometers from the town of Hampi, there exists a Mountain called Malbhavant (Prastravan) where Shri Ram has spent the monsoon season. The places to see around this area include Bali Bandara, Anjani Parvat (mountain), Matang Rishi Mountain, Spatik Sheela. It was on the Spatik Sheela that the Vanara (monkey) Sena (army) had collected for the first time. Hanuman had given the news of Sita to Shri Ram at this place. There are rocky formations as far as your eyes can see, and the towering Virupaksha Temple. One of the most thrilling parts of The Ramayan are the episodes featuring Lord Hanuman and his monkey army. Anegundi, as the mythical kingdom of Kishkindha is formally known, is a quiet place alongside the river, with undulating rice fields, tiny hamlets, and further into the village, kitschy resorts that attract bikers and foreign tourists. Anjamadri Hill, which has a temple perched atop, is believed to be the birth-place of Lord Hanuman, and, given the number of monkeys that constantly romp about in the temple complex; the conjecture may even be true! Even if you get tired to climbing the never-ending flight of stairs that lead to the temple, stop, and enjoy the panoramic view of Hampi’s rocky terrain from the Cliffside. While Hampi is more famous in the tourist circuit, the pristine, unspoilt Anegundi is definitely a must-visit, too. After visits return to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
