Sunset over Tungabhadra River with a person on rocks.

Hampi. A mythical landscape scattered with huge granite boulders balanced precariously on each other and held together by mythology and history. Bisected by the Tungabhadra and ancient irrigation canals that create a sliver of blue and green across the rugged terrain, this is a land imbued with the presence of gods, goddesses, and heroes. Spread across this are the ruins of a magnificent city once described as the best-provided city in the world.

In this Blog on Hampi, we dive back into its history and mythology to bring you fascinating tales and anecdotes from South India’s largest, wealthiest, and most powerful kingdom. While excavating and sifting through the sands of time, we invite you to share with us your experiences of this surreal realm.

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Hampi, Through Another Lens

Published on: 11/09/2026 | Contributors: Aman Chotani

For celebrated photographer Aman Chotani, a journey to Hampi with Evolve Back became an opportunity to pause, wander and look beyond the familiar. Amid the weathered stones, towering ruins, sacred spaces and the enduring rhythms of life around them, he found stories waiting to be framed. Rather than documenting Hampi as it is often seen, Aman turned his lens towards the details that caught his eye, the interplay of light and shadow, the textures of ancient stone, the people, the landscapes and the quiet moments in between. Each photograph is a personal response to a place where history and the present continue to exist side by side.

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Epic Trails of Hampi: Anjanadri Hill

Published on: 17/08/2026 | Contributors: Preanka Roy & Savio Shabu

Believed to be the mythical Kishkindha, the humble town of Anegundi holds great cultural and historical significance. As we left our gorgeous residence, our Historian narrated many local legends and folk stories about the land. On our temple trail the next destination was the iconic Anjanadri Hill, a site steeped in mythology and reverence.

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The Rocks Remember: Exploring Karnataka's Prehistoric Landscapes

Published on: 20/07/2026 | Contributors: Preanka Roy & Vikram Nanjappa

The history of Karnataka extends far beyond the boundaries of the Vijayanagara Empire. While most tourists come for the towering gopurams, sprawling temple complexes and wildlife, some stay on to explore the seemingly barren boulder-balanced landscapes. I opted for an off beat trail this time and found myself chasing something far older than palace ruins — something as old as the land itself.

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