HAMPI, HOSAPETE : More than 15 popular tourist spots in Hampi are unsafe for tourists, according to activists. Places such as Sugriva Cave, Sita Seragu, Chakrathirtha, and behind the Elephant ...

Near Virupaksha shrine lies the Ancient Hampi Bazaar. Peruse handicraft and souvenir stalls under arches along temple street. Dig into piping hot masala dosas, flavorful coffee and chilled lassi.

On March 6, Bibhas, a 29-year-old freelancer, died in Karnataka’s Koppal district, close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi, while trying to protect two women from sexual assault and ...