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Virupaksha Temple Hampi: More than a Temple

February 28, 2016September 16, 2018 Offbeat Explorers Leave a comment Karnataka
Hampi Temples, Hampi Ruins, Vittala Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Places to visit in Hampi, Stone Chariot in Hampi, Karnataka Tourism, Hippie fun in Hampi

Standing tall on the bank of Tungabhadra river, Virupaksha Temple (also known as the Pampavathi Temple) is right at the center of life in Hampi. Tall towers of the temple are visible from any high point within the city. There is a market right outside, river crossing point on the bank with boats taking you […]

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Vittala Temple: Iconic Stone Chariot of Hampi

February 28, 2016September 16, 2018 Offbeat Explorers Leave a comment Karnataka
Hampi Temples, Hampi Ruins, Hippie Fun, Hampi Temples, Places to visit in Hampi

Vittala Temple in Hampi is the place of the beautiful and iconic stone chariot of Hampi which each one of us has seen in our history books. This is the epicenter of tourist attractions in Hampi and certainly not to be missed. Click here to read all our blogs for backpacking in India Vittala Temple […]

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Backpacking: Fun of travelling in Public Transport

February 28, 2016September 16, 2018 Offbeat Explorers Leave a comment Karnataka, Kerala
A General class train ticket from Payyanur to Kuttipuram (To Guruvayur Temple)

Both of us are quite fond of public transport and for all our trips, we prefer to travel in public transport to the maximum extent possible. It is super fun travelling like locals, hopping on a rickety bus or a swarmed jeep or travelling in a packed general compartment of Indian railways. Click here to read […]

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Mysore Dasara Festival (Mysuru Dussehra)

February 20, 2016September 17, 2018 Offbeat Explorers Leave a comment Karnataka
Mysore Dasara, Mysore Dussehra, Indian Festivals, Karnataka Tourism

“Arjuna, Arjuna, Arjuna”, thousands of people were cheering out at top of their voice, falling over each other to get a glimpse of Arjun walking past. Arjun has been the star attraction of Mysore Dasara Festival since last 4 years. Still every year, people wait for hours under scorching heat to again see Arjun as he […]

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