Magical Hampi..........

1. Magical Hampi - Blissfully
lost in a time-warp

2. •Hampi, the medieval capital of the Vijayanagara Empire
(14th to 16th century AD), is now listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Its boulder-strewn hills, stunning
jewel-box temples and the Tungabhadra River that runs
among them make Hampi spectacular. Stories abound
in every nook and corner, making this land of ancient
legends a photographer’s playbook. The little town
attracts tourists in droves, and the fact that almost
everything is in ruins doesn’t seem to matter at all; in
fact, it only adds to Hampi’s charisma. Strolling through
the ancient markets and temples can throw you in a
time-warp, says photographer, traveler and wildlife
enthusiast RADHA RANGARAJAN as she shares these
telling images that tempt you to clamber onto the roof
of a bus and head to Hampi.