There are boats, and then there are CORACLES!! In Hampi, the favourite mode of crossing the Tungabhadra is the humble coracle. This round-shaped boat (it looks like one-half of a hollow coconut) can be hired for a trip to the tiny hamlet of Anegundi. Since we got the chance to visit it after the rains, crossing the mighty Tungabhadra was totally exciting. But for most part, the river was a shallow ford and the coracle moved with some effort. Once afloat, time comes to a stand still. And you see life as it must have existed in Hampi centuries ago. The self-imposed time travel has its drawbacks crouching in the boat and holding on to its side, as it jerks and stumbles over rocks, and surely took some skill. Fortunately, it was a short ride to Anegundi where we explored an ancient fort and the Anjaneya Hill at Kishkindha, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. #thursdaythrowbacks #Dec2006 #tungabhadrariver #tripoflifetime #mostmemorabletrip #hampi #collegelife #internships #withmyfavourites @amol.mishra @jesseowance @rashiujjwal @km_303 @a_nkitjain (at Tungabhadra River) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmiGzKSlCVT/?igshid=19759dg7tvm0t