Hippie Hampi
By Aishwarya Iyengar
Not once did we regret our auto ride even though we might have looked jam-packed, all of us loved the ride which was filled with greenery, farms, rivers, and rocks!
Soon after, we reached Om Shanti Dham, which is very near to Anjana Parvat.
We decided to rest a bit in our hippy homestay. We freshened up and decided to have our brunch – a sumptuous meal of both Indian and European dishes.
Absorbing the serenity, which took us to a beautiful daze, gazing at the rock-filled river right across the cottages.
The humming of the birds and bees, we played some music, had some beer and just lazed around living in the moment.
Let me tell you one thing about this beautiful place, It is home to most foreigners, with a nominal fee if you don’t want rooms. For a single room per night, it’s around Rs1500.
There are many hippie places to stay, but this one was one of the most spacious and with a riverfront; which was a boon.
Then in the evening, we decided to explore the other side of Hampi, i.e., Virupapur; the place where we stayed near the river.
On day 3 all refreshed, we headed out to the Krishna Devaraya Bazar where gold, diamonds, and other precious stones used to be sold in the marketplace like vegetables.
Then, we saw the Vittala Temple, Virupaksha Temple, The Stone Chariot, Bathing Complexes, Hazara Rama Temple, and more.
Hamp truly turns people into the ones who keep returning to this magical land again and again due to its serenity, beauty, and marvelous experience that it holds.
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