Hawk’s Visit To a “Forgotten Empire” – Hampi Sojourn

[mukeshus]

Hey guys i am back with a travelogue to Hampi which was done on 11th of November.

As it was Diwali Holidays, thought to spend some time in a different way.

For close to 6 months there was no trips planned, thanks to office work.

This time pinned the plan, where i should head to.

Hampi was the only place that came to mind.

This was planned long back almost an year ago.http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...durai-rameshwaram-kanyakumari.html#post124049

As usual the hawk was all ready, tank filled up previous day.

Nitrogen was topped up a week ago.

Then the excitement of driving, hardly i slept for 4 hours before the journey.

The plan was to leave as early as 4 am, i woke up at 4am by the time others got ready it was 5:45 am.

All the luggage was loaded into the car.

Route followed:Bangalore-NICE Road-Tumkur-Chitradurga(deviation to right)-Hospet-Hampi-Mantralayam(Unexpected)

Total distance:1050 kms in 3days

My Hawk(The tourer)











JAS Toll booth just after you finish the Nelamangala expressway.

A delightful bite at Kamat Upachar attached to HP bunk.





















Route condition: Once you cross Tumkur, until you reach Chitradurga you keep on deviating all the way.

To reach the Hospet route take the left near the bridge where there is a deviation to Chitradurga, and take right under the bridge which has a board mentioned Sholapur 419 kms.





The roads are fine when it welcomes you.

Give way to these NWKRTC, very rash drivers.



Patchy stretch all the way upto Hospet


More to Come... Stay tuned.......

 

[singh890]

Re: Hawk's visit to "A Forgotten Empire-HAMPI" Sojourn

Very nice Start up buddy and looks like you encountered some good roads as well some pathetic patches as well.

Lot of truck traffic thought.

Waiting for more to come....

 

[amit1km]

Re: Hawk's visit to "A Forgotten Empire-HAMPI" Sojourn

Very Nice start. Hampi is really a best place to visit.
Do not let starve this thread.

 

[Raja]

Re: Hawk's visit to "A Forgotten Empire-HAMPI" Sojourn

Mukesh very nice write up , and by god you have maintained your Scorpio superbly

I saw exactly same colour as your Scorpio in dubai , infact I told all in the car look at that Scorpio 1 friend of mine on the forum has the exact which you see .

 

[rajscorpion]

Re: Hawk’s Visit To a “Forgotten Empire” – Hampi Sojourn

Nice Travelogue...Good Start. Waiting for more pics and experience

 

[mukeshus]

Re: Hawk’s Visit To a “Forgotten Empire” – Hampi Sojourn

Very nice Start up buddy and looks like you encountered some good roads as well some pathetic patches as well.

Lot of truck traffic thought.

Waiting for more to come....

Yes buddy as this area is full of mines lorry, truck traffic is quite a lot at this stretch.

Very Nice start. Hampi is really a best place to visit.
Do not let starve this thread.

Yes buddy will update more by evening, now at office.

Mukesh very nice write up , and by god you have maintained your Scorpio superbly

I saw exactly same colour as your Scorpio in dubai , infact I told all in the car look at that Scorpio 1 friend of mine on the forum has the exact which you see .

Thanks for those kind words.

 

[ss80]

Wow, another long drive from the Hawk, I am glued to this thread for more pics. I have been to these places a few years back (till harihara) by bike so your photos, brought back my memories. Thanks a lot.

I am sure your car would have soaked most patchy bumps with ease. Continue sharing more about the trip, your most loved places en route etc.

 

[ToughGuy]

Mukeshus lovely narration and pics, Hampi is really a great place to visit i am hooked to this thread bring it on!

 

[visran]

Good start buddy can't wait for more, i guess post Hospet the roads are horrific?

 

[thegreatv]

Re: Hawk’s Visit To a “Forgotten Empire” – Hampi Sojourn

This is surely gonna help me since me and a couple of my friends were planning to drive down to hampi and spend a couple of days this month end. Waiting for more pictures and updates!

 

[mukeshus]

Re: Hawk’s Visit To a “Forgotten Empire” – Hampi Sojourn

Contd....

Once we were on this stretch its a single lane all the way with lot of overtaking from the opposite direction.

Roads are not that bad, but a few stretch are frequently patchy.













Once you reach near Tunghabadra dam the tunnel work is going on, which looks like sea water, roads are pretty bad for low GC cars who have to proceed with caution.

Hospet welcoming you with a hillock





Within 12 pm we were into Hospet with the help of MMI reached Hotel Malligi, Hospet.

Had an excellent lunch at the restaurant.

Initially when we tried to book through online, all the rooms were said to be booked, on inquiring plenty of rooms were empty.

Rested for two hours, around 3'O clock proceeded to Hampi, which is just 12.3 kms from this place.

The roads leading to Hampi are in pretty bad shape at few sections and one side of stretch for 500-600 mts are under construction.

Hampi is situated at the Northern part of Karnataka.

A civilization of Hindus that was ruled under Vijayanagar Empire, which was evaded by Deccan Muslims




















Hawk posing in front of the temple ruins.




Now you all have entered Hampi.

Stay tuned for more.....

 

[Highway Ranger]

Hi Mukeshus,

Where exactly is this place? and what is the name of this place?

 

[Gurrala74]

@Mukesh

Nice Travelogue and nice pics too !!

I look forward to see more pics of Hampi which is on my list of places to visit

 

[mukeshus]

Re: Hawk’s Visit To a “Forgotten Empire” – Hampi Sojourn

Hi Mukeshus,

Where exactly is this place? and what is the name of this place?

Its the Tungabhadra river, on the way to Hospet.
We had visited Hampi.

@Mukesh

Nice Travelogue and nice pics too !!

I look forward to see more pics of Hampi which is on my list of places to visit

Thanks for those kind words, Gurrala74.

Will update more once i reach home.

 

[Rajvel]

nice travelogue mukesh.
saw your updates in fb.
i also liked that photo of tungabadra dam.
we are planning to hampi for a long time but till now its under consideration.