Matanga Hill

Hampi | Karnataka | India

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Quick facts of Matanga Hill

Great for: Watch the sun rise over this ancient kingdom

Ideal Duration: 3-4 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Airport: Hubli, Bellary

Nearest Railway Station: Hospet

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Matanga Hill, Hampi, Karnataka

Being at the centre of Hampi and also the highest point Matanga hilltop is the best spot to get an aerial view of Hampi and it's Historic sites. Must visit.

Matanga Hill is one of the important locations mentioned in the Hindu mythology, Ramayana. The place was the hermitage of Sage Mathanga. Monkey prince Vali killed a buffalo demon called Dundhuvi and thrown the corps on to the sacred Matanga hill. Angry at this act, sage Matanga cursed Vali that he could never venture on to this hill. Later Dundhuvi's son Mayavi fought with Vali to avenge his father's death. Vali chased him into a cave; and asked his brother Sugreeva to stand guard outside.After a while thinking that Vali was killed in the fight, Sugreeva closed the cave. Finally Vali emerged from the cave and chased Sugreeva out of the monkey kingdom. Sugriva along with his warrior general Hanuman, took refuge at the Matanga hill, as Vali could not climb this hill. Later Lord Rama killed Vali and crowned Sugriva as the king of the monkeys.

Matanga Hill Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

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Throughout the year 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Last Entry: 05:30 PM

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Matanga Hill

Quick facts of Matanga Hill

Accessability:

Matanga Hill, Hampi, Karnataka

Matanga Hill Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Entry

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