One of the finest fortifications in South India which is impregnable, photogenic, historic, legendary, mighty, formidable, etc., all at the same time. Chitradurga Fort is locally known as Elusuttina Kote (meaning the fort of seven circles) and is one of the country’s strongest hill forts. The fort originally had 19 gateways, 38 postern-gates, 35 secret entrances and 4 ‘invisible’ entrances.

As the name suggests, there are 100s of Ramayana stories exquisitely carved on the walls of the temple.

This is part of the King's enclosure which is in total ruins. It is here that the world famous Dasara procession has its origin.

This structure looks somewhat simple from outside but you have to see the interiors to see the contrast! One gets an idea of how women folk were taken care of by the Kings of Hampi when we see this beautiful bath built for them.