You Won't Believe This is India... 6! (Ancient South India)

We step back in time in India's incredible Hampi ruins! These are the remnants of the historic Vijayanagara Empire, showcasing a vast and mesmerizing complex of ancient temples, palaces, and structures in the rocky landscape of Hampi, Karnataka, India.
Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the rocky terrain of Karnataka, India, is a captivating archaeological and historical marvel that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire. Spread across a vast landscape, the ruins of Hampi boast intricately carved temples, majestic palaces, and other architectural wonders that transport visitors back in time.
To explore this cultural treasure trove, one can start at the Virupaksha Temple, the heart of the ancient city, and then wander through the iconic Stone Chariot at the Vittala Temple complex.
The Royal Enclosure, Lotus Mahal, and the Queen's Bath are other must-visit sites.
Travellers can reach Hampi by road, and the nearest railway station is Hospet, about 13 kilometres away.
Accommodations range from budget guesthouses to boutique resorts, offering a diverse range of options for a memorable stay amidst the rich history and stunning landscapes of Hampi.
Featuring @ManishaMalikIndia.
00:00 India's incredible Hampi ruins!
01:51 The oldest temple
03:25 When NOT to visit!
05:17 Hampi market tour
06:12 Monolithic Bull shrine
07:37 The Famous Stone Chariot
11:31 What other places are like Hampi in India?
12:49 The stunning river!
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[@KarlRock]

South India is INCREDIBLE. Where else should I go? Next, check out this mysterious meteorite crater in India until then kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6PVn6akl8h2Zs0

[@maxvigeland293]

India has about 5000 years history. Is there something, any kind of monuments still standing from ancient times, like the Parthenon in Greece? Have you been there already?

[@altmosetz_01]

If you are still in that region visit places whr most utubers don't go-- Udupi & Manipal - whr several banks actually have their roots. The Coin museum has interesting ancient artifacts & owner will share stories most of us don't know. If you request you can see the room of the founder . Must visit the Hastshilpa Heritage Village-- some traditional houses from all over have literally been transported here & recreated. The 800+ year old Krishna Temple has an interesting story linked to it. There are plenty temples around it with Shiv temple being even older. Closeby is Mangalore where there are several family run restaurants/ eateries. Pereiras is one such 100+ year old restaurant in Mangalore where again the Owner has very interesting stories to share. Then there are the Churches & Chapels built during Colonial rule 1 or 2 days max across Udupi, Manipal & Mangalore - depending on what you want to see

[@soumyabhowal7963]

Karl why didn't you come to Kolkata. It was Durga Puja festival.

[@pittalagopi6128]

Plz visit tirumala tirupathi lord Balaji temple.its a beautiful place

[@ravimahli2627]

South India Christians before

Hampi was one of my favourite places in India. Only a handful of tourists back then. At some temples we were the only people there. Amazing place, rich monuments, stunning landscape and all very quiet.

[@kalyankumar8629]

Hey I'm kalyan Nice about you for dropping good comment here , Actually I am from Hampi,I currently leave here😇

[@armaanyounis2532]

True. It's sad to see how Hampi has been changing over the years. Glad I visited Hampi a handful of times before it got trashed and crowded.

[@subidh2949]

Hampi the richest city in the world and the capital of of Vijayanagara empire, now it's a village. although 95% of the place is destroyed due to invasion and rest are destroyed partially but still it is one of the most beautiful places ever. is also very calm and quiet place away from the busyness of the cities.

[@GB-vq7up]

There is no unity among sanaathana dharma people ,but still these people voting to sanaathana dharma haters and electing them as their rulers for free bees.

[@GB-vq7up]

There is no unity among sanaathana dharma people ,but still these people voting to sanaathana dharma haters and electing them as their rulers for free bees.

[@savitabhardwar4906]

Looks like Hampi.. South India is very beautiful and people are so kind .. I hope you are enjoying your time here

[@MO-fg2cm]

Hampi comes in vijaynagar

[@n3wt]

india videos are the best me and wife still watch the top ones here like the investigations

[@MO-fg2cm]

@@AmazingbrownIndians 🐪or🐫?

[@Jeev-jl4sk]

Thanks for showing the rich heritage of the Vijayanagara empire. Not many know about this, but the birthplace of Lord Hanuman is not too far from Hampi. Its called called Anjanadri hills. Hampi is without a doubt, a priceless, timeless part of Indian history - which needs to be cherished more than it is currently!

[@revanth096]

You should definitely visit belur temple in Karnataka which is absolutely beautiful interms of architecture and art.

[@startupcapital4266]

Karl: Kailasa temple & Ellora caves were constructed by Rashtrakutas, a dynasty from Karnataka. Vijayanagar empire followed in the same footsteps. That's the reason why you see similarities. Further, you should visit Aihole, Badami, Pattadakallu to see the artistic talent of that era.

[@harirams9543]

South India has something for everyone. Temples, historical sites, beaches, natural beauty in plenty in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana. Looking forward for more of you and your videos in South India.

[@taylorhurst1499]

It's cool to see you and Manu traveling together... great video bro.

[@KarlRock]

Thank you Bro!

[@TetraX-ui7xl]

Hampi, was one of my favorite places in India 40 years ago and even today, as you say, it is easy to get lost amongst the rocks. And while not visiting it the last time i was in India 10 years ago, i am reminded every time i travel in Central Otago (by motorcycle, of course)...of Hampi .

[@scottbingham7510]

Probably my favourite place in the world, somewhere I always return to any chance I can. There are many places to explore in the area with some amazing huge boulders which I find as exciting as the temples. Great Video, thank you Karl ❤

[@ghosty7721]

Beautiful video Karl! Thank you for bringing places like Hampi to light :)

[@KarlRock]

My pleasure!

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Thank you both for this wonderful historic tour, absolutely Stunning ❤

[@zengrath]

There is just so much about this world that I learn every day through channels like yours. I would not know this existed without your video. It's just not something normally discussed at all out-side India.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

That was really interesting, really enjoyed, thank you both.

[@arhan206]

Thanks for showing beauty of karnataka love from Karnataka..

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Karl, Absolutely amazing structures and history ! Thank you both, and all the best from the U.S.A.

[@rayofcreation3996]

Superb indeed. Thanks. Good luck and best wishes to both of you. Cheers!🎉

[@TheChintu-il3sq]

Welcome to Karnataka karl! South india has even greater rich history and traditions than north ! This whole month of November we kannadigas celebrate 'kannada rajyothsava' ( integration of all kannada speaking lands and formation of karnataka state) its good month to travel around my state, dont be surprised to see Karnataka yellow and red flag 💛❤ hoisted everywhere for celebration!! I suggest The Hoysala Temples built by mightly kannada empire of 'Hoysalas' (Beast killers in kannada) of belur, Hale beedu, someshwara temples which recently recognized as Unesco world heritage sites. Jai Karnataka!!

[@vijayapillay8033]

Whole of India's history has rich cultural ,heritage ,not alone south ,north india also has beautiful palaces , architecture , ancient temples , historical places , n many more , even west n east part of India has too ,stop comparing .

[@TheChintu-il3sq]

It this offends anyone am helpless but its the truth! In terms of culture and traditions 'South India is the real india' its a historical fact . Its so because north india's inability to protect and preserve Indian culture by vending off invaders, so north india got 'Cultural assimilation' loosing native culture. While our ancestors in south india fought and kicked ass of invaders, never let their shadow touch our motherlands great and mighty kannada, Tamil, Telugu and kerala empires Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, karnata empire (vijayanagara) cholas, pandyas, cheras, kakathiyas. Hence, our age old ancient and native cultures are preserverd making us the real custodians of indegenous languages, cultures, traditions of ancient india.

[@vijayapillay8033]

@@TheChintu-il3sq I think u are ignorant , even though north india has been attacked by invadors , n 40,000 temples have been demolished ,but they always protected n safeguarded their land , culture n heritage , they didn't bow down ,frm kings to maharana pratap , jhasi rani , several rajput kings , maratha kings like shivaji maharaj , n kings in east lachit borpukhan who have defeated Mughals 7 times , n many more like them have fought hard ,thats why hindus are still in majority here n practicing their culture till date , more than south , some of the ancient temples like , badrinath temple , Birla temple , kashi vishwanath , kedarnath , Akshardham , khajurao temple unesco heritage in MP, mansa devi temple , vaishno devi temple ,golden temple , Akshardham n many more are preserved n functional , n recentely after waiting for 500 yrs they again reclaimed their temple lost to invadors by fighting battle legally , n building ram temple by demolishing mosque built by babar , n many more to come , the temples in South were safeguarded due to tough resistance of Hindu kings here in north , I think u should visit n study the history of whole india , other than south , kerala has become 50% of muslim state , youth are radicalised , mass conversion are going in South states like andhra ,tamil nadu etc,by the churches run by christian missionaries , u don't even know how the govt are utilising the donations n funds of temples , n u are talking abt north ,those people are still visiting temples , following the rituals , standing for their rights , preserved their culture until now n are fighting till date by reclaiming their lost temples n building it , n same in every part of india .

[@aishwaryaprakash229]

Dravidian chapris.The resistance of North kings are the main reason why South was mostly protected. Who destroyed Hoysala,vijayangara all of them were direct attack of Islamic invaders,and empire crumble down. While north India was facing it for 2000 years . Afghanistan is the great example

[@aishwaryaprakash229]

Lol don't forget about how Deccan sultanate destroyed kakatiya and Nizam was appointed. How Nizam behaved towards Hindus. Don't forget razakar. There is no stupid indigenous people, South culture is still getting mix-up by modern art, There are millions of ancient temple which abandoned in South India especially Tami nadu

[@sreeji9217]

Incredible India ❤❤❤❤...truly amazing

[@IragmanI]

Absolutely loved Hampi and try to get back each time I visit India

[@tonycarver9570]

I want to thank you for sharing your videos with the world. I would never get to see the places that you take everyone. I sincerely enjoy your channel. Thank you, Tony Carver.

[@HairyMalik]

Too hot for my taste, yet too amazing to miss. Best tour of Hampi on the internet 🔥🔥

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Wow - I had no idea that this place exists.. Thank you for showing us. ❤

[@JinSakai_Kuroudo]

Finally in the south! Been waiting for you guys to see the other India

[@josephhannah9204]

One of my favourite places I've ever visited, spent 3 weeks there in 2019, absolutely loved it and saw something different every day.

[@jayabhat2441]

Great episode. Good filming. Very good channel showing everything as it is. So informative.

[@sunilkumargonal1702]

Our hampi is our pride 🥰thank you for visiting brother 🙏

[@justo1]

great video love watching them all thanks again Karl

[@KarlRock]

Glad you like them!

[@tanvav]

TY bro for this great video in South India with sweet sis Manu! I will keep this place in mind. Stay safe

[@naveex6968]

Hampi is just beyond beautiful. Some of the places, like the Queens baths, lotus palace, elephant stables. It takes your breath away. The step well, canal systems. Carved plates/ thalis and katories , amazing. The monolith huge doors, which could only be opened by elephants. Secret underground chamber, so the king could have discussions and no one else would hear. The administration area is spectacular. You see carvings of elephants, horses and camels. That was a sign that trade used to take place with Persia and Arabia. There are two pillars near this area, which were used as lathes, to shape the pillars into perfect rounds. The technology behind all of this is so wonderful to see. The main temples, the chariot, and the musical pillars. if it was in a western country it would have been wonder of the world.

[@IndjanTraveler]

Hampi is amazing! I highly recommend Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. One of my favourite places in India...

[@arjunraj823]

What is Karnataka govt doing for maintaining this place? Its true that they least care about northern part of their state since everything revolves around Banglore - Mysore - Manglore sector.

[@mrcoop3955]

Sorry if I miss the stream bro, but will always view👍💯 amazing how india truley is , a true place of beauty!

[@KarlRock]

No worries Bro. Thanks for commenting

[@puridasbhandarkar6958]

Beauty of India 🤌🏻🇮🇳

[@Tausi]

Its nice seeing places that don’t get covered online as much

[@granand]

30 years ago, I was studying about 8 hours from there, we used to go there on a camp stay overnight cook there, bathe in the river near by and had the best time. I would like to go back and stay there for a few days to see Badami caves as well. Do not leave this place without Badami Caves visit, I missed out then & I regret it. This route also leads to Shimoga water falls (250 km) and this route is famous Goa Route, via Gadag dist. Famous for bike rides on Enfield Bullet, we can find many foreigners on the way

[@gouthambm4369]

South indian culture and temples are beautiful, rich, and protected from invasions. Thanks to vindhan mountains ❤

[@keralanaturelover196]

Vindyas narmada river sathpura mountain then ajantha hills

[@granand]

Hampi, tears come down seeing the destruction of incredible temples from Barbarians attack

[@mentalhealthcheckin]

Congratulations on your continued success. You're very likable guy and I can't tell you how high of a complement it is. Having said that I want to vent a little bit. I could not enjoy being in a country where the people throw trash on the ground. Even though I am content and at peace the thought would run through my mind to run up to everybody and ask him what their problem is. It wouldn't be enjoyable as trash depresses me.

[@indianamerican6362]

I agree with you. Cleanliness is not a priority for many Indians when they are out of their home. Even the educated people take it as granted and litter the streets.

[@parkash9999]

Awesome video ❤❤.

[@sunnygillstar8661]

good episode, just wish you had showed more of the city

[@hannahoro5721]

BEAUTIFUL, thank you for this video! Manisha is such a charming lady, it is a pleasure to listen to her!

[@vikrantsubakade9281]

Hampi is breathtaking!

[@AJUCE99]

Great vid bro! Next year i'm gonna start doing solo travel and India will be one of the places i intend on visiting, i'm keen to put what i learnt from your vids to the test. Do you have any video plans for Diwali?

[@MsStarwoman44]

Love this!

[@shauncarter924]

That place looks amazing.

[@markclayton626]

Enjoyed that very much

[@mujeebqadri]

Wow amazing 👏👌❤️

[@rajeshshivam3619]

Thank you being in Hampi

[@christyliebel9500]

Would be nice to include a map / location at the beginning of these site-seeing videos you produce so your viewers will have an idea of where you are in India. Excellent video as usual.

[@granand]

I am sure your figured it, but it is HAMPI, Karnataka, India search in Google maps

[@rajkumarbhankur4309]

Am from hampi, it's nice to see u ppl there

[@srikika]

awesome video!

[@sheru6992]

This is what we all Wer expctng from u bro

[@sumalathakovour9436]

This video is super Visit halebidu in Karnataka I am from Karnataka U will see such a nice and beautiful temple (architecture)

[@killain]

The thing is you see people selling fruits and flowers on the streets of Hampi today in this video it is highly believed that a lot of gemstones, including lot of diamonds, which India was a highest exporter at the time were being sold on the same streets in a handful. what wouldn’t I give to go back to those days? Love Karnataka ❤

[@RambabuRambabu-xp2hj]

Heartly welcome to Karnataka bro

[@maneshparawade8581]

Last year I was in Hampi and Badami - January. That time it was not so crowded than what you shown in video.

[@galaxycluster7189]

Just amazing

[@mayalesovsky2764]

Namaste Karl, amazing

[@KarlRock]

Thank you ❤️

[@mayalesovsky2764]

@@KarlRock you're welcome

[@robmuch901]

Hey Karl, i come back just last week from Hampi 😀 it's really amazing place, three days was little bit to short 😉

[@harishramaiah2503]

One of the interesting things of Virupaksha temple is the pinhole camera we have there, where we can see gopuram in inverse, I was so excited when I saw it first as a kid :)

[@josephszymanik9609]

Reminds me of the landscape of Chitradurga with those rocks . Wanted to see Hampi but didn't get there.

[@deancowley4230]

Great to see you again karl ,live from chch NZ...

[@KarlRock]

Thank you mate

[@MrDonkeyKIng77]

loved it Karl

[@user-fy9sg3xz1s]

Maam You are with your husband as his life of life it is admirable Bless you

[@z.bellingham2556]

Very nice Blessings from Florida

[@Aditya-tk3to]

Bro I want to say you something " you are so kind"

[@citizomb]

Very nice thx, more interresting and peacefull than some sensationalist subject

[@michellemorningstar880]

Wow Karl so very pretty there love when you and your wife do videos so awesome and the places are amazing thanks so very much enjoy them

[@DiscoverIndia4K]

Welcome ❤

[@misstrekfreak]

❤Hampi 🙏🏻

[@roebel666]

Really great video an nice to see Hampi again. I was there 28 years ago. Really quiet back then. I remember all of it, watchin your great video. Really a magic place, the best on my trip back then. I remember the Mudarai temple in Tamil Nadu, as a great experience too, Have you been there. All carvings are in color. And a lot og naughty stuff in the carvings. Can you maybe explain the mening of the more sexual carvings? I´ll try to find the video of your first visit to Hampi. Keep up the good work Karl. Greetings from Denmark.

[@marioehrke1672]

One of the best places in India.

[@Susietravels]

Hi Karl we are over in India, sir Lanka and Nepal for the next few years. Would you kindly help us with a route that helps us to navigate the weather - I can't cope with the heat - currently living in Australia but the heat kills me! We love your videos ❤️Pune looks cool

[@spasarma]

I'm from India... You better start from Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra then North Indian and Nepal. Your experience of an Indian trip will be next level.

[@alexvermaak1759]

There are a lot of mountains in India, mountains play a big role in how the seasons affect different areas. You should go online and check the average temps and rainfall by area for every month out of the year in the areas that you are considering going through if weather is a big issue. You should also avoid india and indians, filthy filthy filthy.

[@indianamerican6362]

Karl, you missed the musical pillars close to the chariot.

[@gillianweston9439]

Love Karnataka, and Kerala South India is beautiful The people are so kind and friendly. Travel safe 🙏

[@altmosetz_01]

Visit Bangalore & love for Ktaka takes a dip. The badly managed traffic, random constructions & fast disappearing traditional houses + trees & lakes, water & electricity issues..... the city is reaching a crisis point & no govt is bothered to look into it

[@davem3295]

@@altmosetz_01 Too many immigrants in too short of time. No city can support this much migration.

[@altmosetz_01]

@@davem3295 Whats critically needed is forethought & urban planning. Even what can be done now is just not being done except some band-aid jobs & infra projects that was already a need a couple of decades back . That's the story of every large city in India that are job magnets . Good job opportunities that too well paying ones are in just a few cities in India. People coming from all over to work in these places is expected. People choosing to settle in these few cities is also expected . Only difference is that this has intensified over the last 3 decades. That too is expected as population has only been increasing & so have the variety of jobs in these few cities . But has any Govt done anything proactively to manage the influx people? Have well connected well planned satellite suburbs with sufficient facilities been developed on the outskirts of the cities ? No .

[@sinsinsinat5377]

Beautiful place ....i love eastern cultures.

[@nftman260]

You came to hampi🤯 Dang i missed it bruh

[@LokeshM-en3zn]

Hello Karl couple …welcome to Karnataka 🎉

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Just found your channel (and then similar channels showed up in the feed). I live in the U.S., you average American life, you might say. What strikes me as absolutely amazing and what you do (and the other guy from France), is how easily you seem to take beat up to your physical person - the food poisoning, being hit with an egg, the physical hardships, threatening people sometime . . . . I don’t understand why anyone would CHOOSE to live that way. No criticism or anything like that, just shock I guess. Anyway, thank you for posting. You’ve expanded my world and I appreciate that.

[@arjunraj823]

Are you referring to the whole India living thing? No its actually peaceful and fun. Don't think the whole of the experience is only chaos and food poisoning.

[@VN_creator]

Visit Thanjavur big temple too it's a nice place

[@abishekmurali9187]

Bro...Come to Tamilnadu ❤❤

[@thctycoon1944]

Such a rich history

[@vineshbhuriya8658]

Nice vlogs ❤

[@granand]

Sorry again me, you missed the most famous Hampi musical notes pillars carved that when you hit resonates music. Viijayanagar Kingdom, interesting is relationship with Kakatiya empire, Warangala fort also has 1000 pillar temple with pillars producing musical notes.

[@SkyMaus]

Oh wow🌸🌸🌸✌️namaste 😮 🍿

[@simoncasey7062]

Got to Kerela, Kochi. Stay at the old harbour hotel. By the Chinese fishing nets. Beautiful

[@tomdurover]

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to travel to Hampi this year. It’s the first place I will visit next in India 🇮🇳

[@mohana555p3s]

Bro visit Vijayapura city! it has lot of ancient structures to see worlds 2nd largest dome, south India's Taj Mahal, 85ft shiva statue many more

[@AnilKumar-gz8nv]

Great

[@kiran9220]

Welcome to Karnataka:- one state many world..

[@nabeeltc85]

I wish govt upgrade infra and keep this place look more beautiful. Hampi has potential to become a international tourist hub.

[@Fr0stedLava]

We were in Virupaksha temple at the same day! We went there on a school trip

[@varshajai1985]

You can visit any states in India, each of them has their own culture, Architecture, Natural landscape, food etc,. Incredible India

[@mr_mauli]

Wowwwww 😍

[@GayathriDevi-nk5ni]

Love from Kerala..

[@henrikjohansson5904]

Nice video of an incredible place.While in Karnataka don't miss the Kesava Temple in Somnathpur.Most beautiful.The Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu is also great.

[@MisterTMH]

Plus the Muslim monuments in Bijapur, Gulbarga and Bidar are equally as impressive as the temples in Badami, Halebidu , Somnathapur, and Sreevanabelagola.

[@henrikjohansson5904]

I was talking about 2 of the finest sculptured temples in the world. Muslim monuments might be fine but there's no world class stone carvings and they all kinda look the same.Though Taj Mahal is worth a visit.@@MisterTMH

[@GrandAncientOak]

Wish so bad get a glimpse of what it was like to be alive during the golden age of Bharat.

[@zenweaver]

Wow you went to South India.Usually your content in India excludes the south.Nice change