During the Vijayanagar Empire in the 15-16th century Hampi was the capital city of one of the largest Hindu empires in Indian history, with over half a million inhabitants. Today the population is less than one thousand.
Today Hampi is a holy place and visited by thousands of hindu pilgrims.
Hampi is located in a hill country with enormous rounded boulders.
Many westerners and some monkeys gather on top of scenic heights near Hampi to admire the sunset.
