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Hampi is located in the central part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India. It is 353 km from Bangalore, and 13 km from Hospet. |
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It is located on top of a rugged terrain and is 467 m above sea level.Tungabhadra River flows through Hampi.
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Tungabhadra River flows through Hampi. It has a tropical climate with hot summers (April-June), and cool winters (October-February). It experiences the southwestern monsoon rains from June to August.
Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments, attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi reflects the splendor of the Vijaynagar Empire. The rugged landscape adds to the historic ambience of this site.
| Fast Facts |
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| Area |
289.85 sq km |
| Population |
8,26,919 |
| Altitude |
212 metres above sea level |
| Languages |
Hindi and English |
| Best Time To Visit: |
October-March |
| STD Code: |
0751 |
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IIt is interesting to know how the city of Gwalior got its name. It is said that some time in the 8th century, Suraj Sen, a prince of the Kachhawaha clan, while venturing deep into the forest lost his way. Wandering around, he reached an isolated hill where, to his surprise, he came across a venerable old man. This was the Sage Gwalipa. Tired and thirsty, the prince asked for some water and the sage led him to a pond. Suraj Sen, who suffered from leprosy, was astonished to find that the waters had not only quenched his thirst, but had cured him of his disease as well. Grateful, he asked what he could do in return. The sage told him to beautify the tank and fortify the hill. He did both, and the hill was called Gwalior, in recognition of the boon granted to the prince.
Gwalior's strategic position between north and south India made it an important city. Several ruling dynasties captured it from time to time. Historically, the first holders of the city were the Huns. Between 11th to 14th century ad, Gwalior came under the influence of Kachhawaha Rajputs, the Pratiharas, Qutub-ud-din Aibak, and Iltutmish, and remained under Muslim possession until 1398. Under the Tomars, whose most important king was Man Singh (1486-1517), Gwalior rose to prominence. However, it finally surrendered to Ibrahim Lodi in 1518. The Mughals, Jats, Marathas, and the British held Gwalior in succession.
In 1857, when Mangal Pandey lit the fire and the First War of Independence broke out, the Maharaja of Gwalior had sided with the British. However, his troops did not, and took the city under their control. In 1858, Gwalior was again at war and, in this war, Tantia Tope and the Rani of Jhansi embedded their names in the history books by becoming martyrs. Gwalior came under the hands of the British and they finally handed it over to Jiyaji Rao Scindia at a formal durbar in 1885. The Scindias were the last ruling family of Gwalior and are still influential in the political arena of India.
Today, the city is also famous for the educational institutions like Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management, Scindia School, and Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education that attract students from all parts of the country.
Best Season, Climate, and Clothing
The climate of Gwalior is extreme with hot summers and cold winters. The maximum temperature during the summer months can touch a high of 46°C, while in the winters it can go down to below 5°C. Monsoon starts from the first week of June and remains there till August/September. The best time to visit Gwalior is from October to March. Cotton clothing is apt for summers and woolens are required for winters.
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