Hampi Bazaar

SHOPPING, HAMPI Updated : Nov 27, 2015, 03.39 PM IST

Rashmi Gopal Rao

Rashmi Gopal Rao has travelled largely across South India, some parts of North India and also the United Kingdom. Her expertise lies in writing about unusual places to visit which includes local markets, temples, shops and exploring the native culture of a place. Other than Happytrips, she chronicles her trips on http://rashminotes.com/.

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Also known as Virupaksha Bazaar, a kilometre long stretch of shops is located in front of Virupaksha Temple. The ancient pavilions on either side are indicative of what used to be a thriving market centuries ago. In spite of only the ruins that remain today, this spot is thronged by tourists and is highly popular. The west end of the street is mainly filled with small shops and restaurant owners. The huge Nandi, also known as Yeduru Basavanna, at the east end of the street is one of the highlights of the market. It is a great place to experience local shopping and pick some interesting collectibles including the replica of the Hampi ruins.
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