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Where every stone has a story to tell
It is said every stone in Hampi has a story to tell. These boulder-like two similar looking stones (in the picture) are called Sister Stones.
According to legend, two jealous sisters visiting Hampi were commenting badly about the city. The city goddess heard this and turned them into stones!
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There is much more to see in Hampi than what is listed here. For more details, check www.hampionline.com.
How to get there
The closest airport is at Bellary, 74 km away.
The closest railway station is Hospet, 13 km away.
By road, Hampi is 190 km from Belgaum, 350 km from Bangalore and 312 km from Goa.
For lodging options, check www.hampionline.com.
For more photos, check Manjunath Karanth's blog.
Text and photograph: Manjunath Karanth
Also read: Weekend getaways around Bangalore
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