When you’re exploring Hampi, don’t forget to keep a day aside to explore a little offbeat yet enticing place called Anegundi, also known as Anegondi. ‘Ane’ in Kannada means an Elephant. ‘Gundi’ means a ‘pit’. Since the place was used to bath elephants during the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336.
Mentioning below are the 5 Must Visit Places in Anegundi, Karnataka.
The place is surrounded by hills on three sides and by river Tungabhadra on the remaining side.
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How to reach:
Air, You can either land at Toranagallu about 65 km away, or Bellary about 74 km away
Rail: Hospet railway station is about 13 km away
Bus: Private buses stop at Hospet or Hampi which is at about 43.2 Kms away.
We started our exploration with Sanapur Lake:
The natural lake has a stunning boulder hill all around. It is serene and despicable, yet not a famous tourist spot. The lake is known for its Coracle ride, which is a must here. The locals offer this ride who is humble and friendly. The travel to the lake is equally beautiful with wide roads and banana plantations.
Pampa Sarovar:
The Lake lies in the charming valley at the south of the Tungabhadra River. It is known to be one of the five holy lakes in India. It wouldn’t take more than an hour of your visit time. The best time to visit is from November to December when you can see the lake filled with blossom Lotus.
Next is Anjanadri Hill Betta:
This is supposedly the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Therefore, Anjanadra is named after the Anjana Devi, Mother of Hanuman. So, The temple is on the top of the hill, which is 575 steps high. It would take about 2 hours to climb up and reach the temple. The view from the top is astounding, also known for the sunset. It’s advisable to visit there during the evening, so after you climb up the stairs, you can pause and enjoy the sunset.
These 5 Must Visit Places in Anegundi, Karnataka should be in your bucket list.
A trip to Hampi- is incomplete without exploring Anegundi. So don’t forget to explore this offbeat yet enticing location. This can serve as a great change before or after exploring the Ruins. You can hire a taxi, rickshaw, or a car to explore the place without much trouble. So what are you exploring next?
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Very Nice information
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Perfect destination for my next trip
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Hampi is Always amazing…?????
Karnataka has been on my list for so long, you make me want to visit it even more! These places look amazing. Thanks for sharing this article
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I have been to Hampi only twice but I did not know about Anegundi. This is good to know as I will definitely add it to my list so I can visit the next time in Hampi.
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It is great to read about Anegundi. I am definitely going to consider it during my next visit.
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What a beautiful place ! I never knew about presence of such unique gems in Anegundi ! Great photos captured. I am lured to this place. Will plan soon
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Nice writeup and you have captured everything in detail. Safe travels to you!
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Karnataka has so much to offer in terms of tourism.
This place is definitely one which should not be missed.
Totally
Hampi and anegudi is one of my must visit bucket list. These places are so surreal that I would love to visit soon. Thank you