ancient ruins
Hampi
The sprawling ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire's capital scattered among dramatic boulder-strewn landscapes, featuring ornate temples, royal enclosures, and elaborate water systems.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Koppal
Karnataka, India · Asia
About Koppal
Koppal sits on the route: 25 minutes from Munirābād, 33km from Hampi.
Koppal is in Karnataka, India, with about 71,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Munirābād, about 20 km away.
Koppal or Koppala is the district headquarters of Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koppal is surrounded on three sides by hills. It was known as Kopana Nagara. The town has historical landmarks such as the Koppal Fort, Gavimath (a religious shrine), and the Male Mallappa Temple. Historically, KoppalRead more
was known as Jaina Kashi, meaning the "Kashi" or most-sacred-place for Jains. It was so named because there were more than 700 Basadis (also called Bastis), Jain meditation halls or Prarthana Mandirs. Koppal district was carved out of Raichur district, located in the northern part of Karnataka state, on 1 April 1998. Major tourist attractions include the Krishnadevaraya Tomb, Anjanadri Parvata, Huligamma Temple, Pampa Sarovara, among others.
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Within an hour or so of Koppal: Hampi (33 km).
Where is Koppal?
Koppal is in Karnataka, India, about 20 km from Munirābād.
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- Population
- 70,698
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Karnataka
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 15.3452, 76.1548
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