Hampi Bags 2nd Place On The New York Times List Of 52 Places To Go In 2019 & India Is Proud
Located near the Hospet town in the state of Karnataka is the ancient village of Hampi A UNESCO World Heritage Site this village has recently been placed second on The New York Times &lsquo52 Places To Go In 2019&rsquo In fact it is the only place in India to have earned a spot on the list.
Located near the Hospet town in the state of Karnataka, is the ancient village of Hampi. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this village has recently been placed second on The New York Times ¡®52 Places To Go In 2019¡¯. In fact, it is the only place in India to have earned a spot on the list.
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The quaint land of Hampi has a legacy so rich, people from all over the world travel to experience it. It became the centre of Hindu Vijayanagara Empire capital in the 14th century. When on the peak of its glory, it was a vast, wealthy and grand city near the Tungabhadra river. It was probably India¡¯s richest city that attracted traders from Persia and Portugal.
Even today, it draws lakhs of people from all over the world. Beautiful temples, ruins of gigantic and lavish palaces, ancient market streets, royal pavilions and treasury buildings are only some of the wondrous things that make Hampi a must-go place.
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The Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico is the only place that beat Hampi to claim the first spot. The New York Times describes it as ¡®An island on its way back¡¯. Here is the complete list by the magazine that also describes how it picks what destinations to put on the list.
That¡¯s just one more reason to go to Hampi.
