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Bengaluru, India545 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
The name Anegundi is a combination of two words. ‘Ane’ in Kannada means an Elephant. ‘Gundi’ means a ‘pit’. Thus ‘Anegundi’ would mean elephants’ pit. It was so called because it was meant for bathing of royal elephants of Vijayanagara Empire.
Anegundi is a village, a division of ‘World Heritage Site’ of Hampi, in Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district of Karnataka state in India. It is at about 5km from Hampi. It is close to river Aghanashini, one of the main rivers of North Kannada district. Anegundi is situated on northern bank of Tungabhadra River while Hampi is on its southern bank. Pampa Sarovara, Ranganatha temple, Kamalmahal and Navabrindavan are major attractions in this area.
There is a wonderful fort in Anegundi across the river Tungabhadra. It was northern outpost of Vijayanagara Empire, but now a ruined fort spread over Anegondi village. It is a good dot for Tourism in Gangavathi Taluk.
Anegundi is surrounded by Rocky Mountains including Anjanadri hill, which is believed to be the place where Lord Hanumans was born. This place is referred in epic Ramayana as Kishkinda and birth place of Vaali, brother of Sugriva. Once Anegundi was the capital of Vijayanagar and later on shifted to Hampi.
Anegundi Fort has several gates. I visited Durga temple and saw many tombs scattered around. I went through Lord Ganesha cave temple, where Vijayanagar kings used to pray before starting any battle or work and then they would go to Pampa Sarovar and Goddess Lakshmi temple.
Anegundi fort is spread over on large area beyond this village stretching to neighbouring Rishyamuka hill. It was most terrible fort because of the hilly territory. Rishyamuka hill possesses innumerable number of massive boulders of varied length and breadth may be weighing hundreds of tones. If you look at the gaps between the boulders you find it deep and treacherous. This extraordinary character of unfriendly landscape was a great stumbling block for enemies to enter the fort.
There is Durgadevi temple and couple of single floor buildings. You proceed further to land on a path bordered by tall rock walls and then gateway, which bears attractive architecture of Islamic style. There is towering rock like a watch tower. We could see a Kalyani (stepped well) an open well on a rocky hill. There are ruined structures may be dwelling houses of defence personnel. It is wonderful and amazing to think of the strength and skill of working of those days Army and soldiers.
Anegundi is at 356.8km and takes around 6 h 14 min via NH13 and NH4 to Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka.
In order to reach Anegundi you should go to Hampi as such make it a part of Hampi tour. Anegundi has many places of tourists’ attractions. It is suitable to visit between October and March. There are transport facilities but not upto the mark. Better hire a two wheeler from Hampi and ride to river Tungabhadra and cross the river by a ferry to reach Anegundi. Alternatively hire an auto for a full day tour of Anegundi so that you can cover all important dots.
Anegundi is situated at a distance of about 35km from Bellary. Nearest railhead is at Hospet at 40km from Anegundi. There are taxis and buses from Hosapete to Anegundi. Hospet (Hosapete) can be reached by train as well as buses from Hyderabad Bangalore, Hubli and other cities.
Hampi has close access to Anegondi, Badami caves and other tourist interesting dots in its surroundings. There are a wide range of hotels in Hampi offering very good services at minimum rates.
Anegundi is a village, a division of ‘World Heritage Site’ of Hampi, in Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district of Karnataka state in India. It is at about 5km from Hampi. It is close to river Aghanashini, one of the main rivers of North Kannada district. Anegundi is situated on northern bank of Tungabhadra River while Hampi is on its southern bank. Pampa Sarovara, Ranganatha temple, Kamalmahal and Navabrindavan are major attractions in this area.
There is a wonderful fort in Anegundi across the river Tungabhadra. It was northern outpost of Vijayanagara Empire, but now a ruined fort spread over Anegondi village. It is a good dot for Tourism in Gangavathi Taluk.
Anegundi is surrounded by Rocky Mountains including Anjanadri hill, which is believed to be the place where Lord Hanumans was born. This place is referred in epic Ramayana as Kishkinda and birth place of Vaali, brother of Sugriva. Once Anegundi was the capital of Vijayanagar and later on shifted to Hampi.
Anegundi Fort has several gates. I visited Durga temple and saw many tombs scattered around. I went through Lord Ganesha cave temple, where Vijayanagar kings used to pray before starting any battle or work and then they would go to Pampa Sarovar and Goddess Lakshmi temple.
Anegundi fort is spread over on large area beyond this village stretching to neighbouring Rishyamuka hill. It was most terrible fort because of the hilly territory. Rishyamuka hill possesses innumerable number of massive boulders of varied length and breadth may be weighing hundreds of tones. If you look at the gaps between the boulders you find it deep and treacherous. This extraordinary character of unfriendly landscape was a great stumbling block for enemies to enter the fort.
There is Durgadevi temple and couple of single floor buildings. You proceed further to land on a path bordered by tall rock walls and then gateway, which bears attractive architecture of Islamic style. There is towering rock like a watch tower. We could see a Kalyani (stepped well) an open well on a rocky hill. There are ruined structures may be dwelling houses of defence personnel. It is wonderful and amazing to think of the strength and skill of working of those days Army and soldiers.
Anegundi is at 356.8km and takes around 6 h 14 min via NH13 and NH4 to Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka.
In order to reach Anegundi you should go to Hampi as such make it a part of Hampi tour. Anegundi has many places of tourists’ attractions. It is suitable to visit between October and March. There are transport facilities but not upto the mark. Better hire a two wheeler from Hampi and ride to river Tungabhadra and cross the river by a ferry to reach Anegundi. Alternatively hire an auto for a full day tour of Anegundi so that you can cover all important dots.
Anegundi is situated at a distance of about 35km from Bellary. Nearest railhead is at Hospet at 40km from Anegundi. There are taxis and buses from Hosapete to Anegundi. Hospet (Hosapete) can be reached by train as well as buses from Hyderabad Bangalore, Hubli and other cities.
Hampi has close access to Anegondi, Badami caves and other tourist interesting dots in its surroundings. There are a wide range of hotels in Hampi offering very good services at minimum rates.
Written May 15, 2015
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msagar
Framingham, MA122 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
I visited Anegundi bu crossing the Tungbhadra river and then taking a rickshaw to go to attractions. Rickshaw driver Shabbir (vinnu774@gmail.com, +91-9480494503) was very helpful and took me on a 3 hour tour (Rss 250) to various attractions. I didn't climb the Kishkindha mountain but did the rest. I would recommend him for tours you may want to do on the other side of Hampi.
Written April 22, 2015
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Nupursingh
392 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This is carrying very old memory of old culture. It shows multiple arts and artist of at that time. Nice work.
Written August 29, 2018
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117abbas
Hyderabad, India1,010 contributions
Feb 2015
Anegundi Fort outdates the Hampi ruins and is a MUST SEE during a visit to Hampi and its environs. However, the Fort is not the easiest to find. You will have to ask people in the Anegundi village to guide you. From the village if you proceed towards the rocky hillocks you will find a gateway leading to the fort almost hidden in the midst of massive boulders.
To reach the entrance, you will have to cross the field and go though a small gate meant to keep cattle out, cross a small sream, perhaps getting your feet a little wet in the process.
Start climbing the path towards the entrnce but look all around to admire the massive and oddly shaped boulders all around you. If you go around sunset time, you will be rewarded with superb reflections of the boulder strewn hills in the small take below the fort with a hill rising on the other side, also having old temple structures.
The huge stone entrance leads to a dilapidated fort with half standing buildings, one of which is sturdy enough for you to climb up and get a panoramic view of the amazing surroundings.
Continue along a nearly hidden path to the left which will lead you to the edge of the plateau and to the end of the stone walls of the fort, overlooking the Tungabhadra river. Just squeeze yourself through any opening so that you can get a good view of the river meandering through he rocky landscape. Be patient. You will be astounded hen the sun touches the western horizon and you start getting blazing colours in the river and on the rocks which turn a blushing pink in the end, just unimaginable.
The reflection of the hills in the river and the play of sun ray's on the water will keep you mesmerised. In all my travels all over India, I have hardly found a parallel to the sunset view you will get here. As a bonus if you keep your eues open, you may find a fisherman in his corcle (round bamboo boat) catching fish in the river.
Once the colours stt fading you can slowly wend your way back, past small pools of water also reflecting the high rock formations in the still water.
While climbing down you will also notice the play of red and orange hues on the rocks on the hills opposite.
If you are energetic enough, repeat the climb at sunrise and you will be rewarded with similar but different sunrise colours in the surrounding terrain, this time to the east. You can also climb a little to the round watchtower adjacent to the gate through which you will get framed views of the surroundings.
Though the fort itself is in a very dilapidated condition, whatever remains is very atmospheric, a superb experience indeed.
To reach the entrance, you will have to cross the field and go though a small gate meant to keep cattle out, cross a small sream, perhaps getting your feet a little wet in the process.
Start climbing the path towards the entrnce but look all around to admire the massive and oddly shaped boulders all around you. If you go around sunset time, you will be rewarded with superb reflections of the boulder strewn hills in the small take below the fort with a hill rising on the other side, also having old temple structures.
The huge stone entrance leads to a dilapidated fort with half standing buildings, one of which is sturdy enough for you to climb up and get a panoramic view of the amazing surroundings.
Continue along a nearly hidden path to the left which will lead you to the edge of the plateau and to the end of the stone walls of the fort, overlooking the Tungabhadra river. Just squeeze yourself through any opening so that you can get a good view of the river meandering through he rocky landscape. Be patient. You will be astounded hen the sun touches the western horizon and you start getting blazing colours in the river and on the rocks which turn a blushing pink in the end, just unimaginable.
The reflection of the hills in the river and the play of sun ray's on the water will keep you mesmerised. In all my travels all over India, I have hardly found a parallel to the sunset view you will get here. As a bonus if you keep your eues open, you may find a fisherman in his corcle (round bamboo boat) catching fish in the river.
Once the colours stt fading you can slowly wend your way back, past small pools of water also reflecting the high rock formations in the still water.
While climbing down you will also notice the play of red and orange hues on the rocks on the hills opposite.
If you are energetic enough, repeat the climb at sunrise and you will be rewarded with similar but different sunrise colours in the surrounding terrain, this time to the east. You can also climb a little to the round watchtower adjacent to the gate through which you will get framed views of the surroundings.
Though the fort itself is in a very dilapidated condition, whatever remains is very atmospheric, a superb experience indeed.
Written July 11, 2015
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Amrita J
Bengaluru, India57 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We could only see sparse remains of the erstwhile fort, which now is nothing more than just few walls here ans there, that too in the worst of state. I am not sure about its maintenance by the government, but definately you can give it a miss.
Written November 20, 2017
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Pallavi L
Mumbai, India59 contributions
Nov 2015
To reach Anegundi we took a boat from behind the Virupaksha temple on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. It takes only five minutes to cross over on the other side which is Anegundi. The landscaping of this place is beautiful. We hired a rickshaw for 3 to 4 hours which cost us Rs 900. We visited a few temples which are very old structures. There is a man made lake and the coracle ride is worth experiencing.
Written November 16, 2015
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Ramprasad S
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India59 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Many of us don't know that fact until we visit Hampi. Anegundi was initial capital selected by Hari Hara and Bukka. Later they found that other side of River is good to expand their kingdom hence that place Hampi became Capital for their destiny.
Written August 29, 2015
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Ramarao R
Bengaluru, India135 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Anegundi was our first way-point a visit to Hampi, in Feb, 2015. We stayed at the the Kishkinda Heritage Resort, located on the Anegundi - Gangavathi road, SH 130. This area is on the northern shores of the Tungabhadra river and was known as Kishkinda from the times of the epic Ramayana, the home of the legendary monkey kings, Valli and Sugriva, also associated with the mighty Hnauman. Its a surreal landscape, huge granite boulders, in seeming disarray, interspersed with lush green paddy fields, irrigated by the Tungabhadra river or ancient canals.The local guides tell us that this disarray of the boulders happened when the monkey's of Kishkinda fought with each other by throwing these huge boulders ! Anegundi dates back to the Ashokan Empire of the 4th century BC and is entered through an imposing gateway and still houses the remnant's of a modest palace of the Vijayanagar Royalty. The imprint of Islamic architecture is visible in the Gagan Mahal, which faces the ancient Ranganathswamy Temple. Anegundi is well maintained village with good cemented roads Pass through the village to go the ford at the Tungbhadra river, where there are a few scattered monuments, which include the "Huchappayan Matta" surrounded by verdant green paddy fields. A few small pavilions near the ford and a small Hanuman temple near the river make for great photo-ops. The river can be forded at this point by a small motorboat which can take passengers and around five 2 wheelers which have to be manhandled on board via a gangplank. The shore across is Hampi and gives access tot he Vittala Temple. Remnant's of an abandoned cable suspension bridge are still visible at this point - the construction of this bridge was abandoned in 2006, when Hampi was declared a World Heritage Site - due to fears of environmental damage to the temples and monuments. Anegundi is a good starting point for any visit to the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire
Written April 2, 2015
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Sunita
Durgapur, India202 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
This is a must visit activity for those tourists who love having thrilling experience. The narrow walkway through the palm and rubber forest into the fortress was a great adventure.
Written May 11, 2019
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Anu99Raj
Bengaluru, India229 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
Many be coz we saw the other well preserved monuments, this was not so impressive. I guess for the kind of date which this fort served, its historically significant.
Written October 2, 2017
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