That’s not all – we do the hard work for you – by finding the best ways to reach a heritage destination from nearby cities, sharing information and sometimes facilitating booking of accommodation, researching about the culture and heritage of the destination and adding activities which will make the run weekend the best time to visit the destination in the entire year. Further, our unique medals and themed quick-dry t-shirts are great souvenirs to take home as a memory or as a gift for friends.<\/p>\n
Hampi, Karnataka<\/a>:<\/h2>\nThis heritage town is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in central Karnataka. \u00a0Its monuments and temples are on the\u00a0World Heritage Site list<\/a> and date back to the 14th century – when \u00a0Hampi was seat of power of the prosperous Vijayanagara Empire. \u00a0Adjacent to Hampi, is Anegundi – considered to be the birthplace of Hanuman, the Hindu monkey God. Parts of Hampi are\u00a0especially famous for its laidback, hippie culture – possibly why it remains popular today with itinerant slow travellers. Its rocky landscapes also attract bouldering enthusiasts from across the country. \u00a0Getting to Hampi is easy<\/a> – it\u00a0is situated a few kilometres away from Hospet, which is accessible by road and rail via Bangalore and Hyderabad. \u00a0Find about about our next run in Hampi\u00a0here<\/a> – there are great sights every kilometer – ruins of the Vijayanagara empire, the Tungabhadra\u00a0river, boulders, fields, banana plantations and streams.<\/p>\n![\"Go](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/29172648\/12572949_1672047896417441_6805707411380550222_n.jpg\")
<\/a>A family participating at Go Heritage Run – Hampi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKhajuraho, Madhya Pradesh<\/a>:<\/h2>\nSituated in central India, Khajuraho\u2019s Hindu and Jain temples are renowned the world over. These are on the World Heritage Site list<\/a> and some of the temples are known for their erotic sculptures. These temples are over a thousand years old and\u00a0were built by the rulers of the Chandela\u00a0kingdom in\u00a0the 10th century. Over 85 temples are believed to have been built \u2013 and 20 remain standing today. Read more about the Eastern, Western and Southern Group of temples here<\/a>. Khajuraho is accessible by air, road and rail – we’d recommend flying in via Delhi. See here<\/a> for travel details and find out about our next run in Khajuraho here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Western](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11123827\/khajuraho-go-heritage-run-1024x368.jpg\")
Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHalebidu, Karnataka:<\/h2>\n
Former capital of the Hoysala Empire, this town in Karnataka is best known for its the 12th century architecture – the Hoysaleshwara and Kedareshwara temples are prime examples. Belur, located 20 kms away. is best known for another example of Hoysala architecture – the\u00a0Chennakeshava temple complex. \u00a0The temples of Halebidu and Belur were recently\u00a0nominated<\/a> for World Heritage Site status. \u00a0Both Belur and Halebidu are accessible via road from the nearest town, Hassan. Read about our next run in Halebidu here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Hoysaleswara](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/05114139\/Hoysaleshwara-Temple-Halebeedu.png\")
<\/a>Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebeedu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWarangal, Telangana<\/a>:<\/h2>\nLocated in India’s newest state, Telangana, Warangal has a history dating back to the 12th century when it was the seat of power of the Kakatiya empire. The Thousand Pillar Temple, the Ramappa Temple and the Warangal Fort, built by different Kakatiya rulers, all find a place on the World Heritage Site Tentative List<\/a>. Warangal is a short 3 hour drive away from Hyderabad – the capital of Telangana.\u00a0Find out about our next run in Warangal here<\/a>\u00a0– the run route snakes around\u00a0Warangal Fort, a 700-year old structure!<\/p>\n![\"Ramappa](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/05135215\/Ramappa-Temple-Warangal1.jpg\")
Ramappa Temple, Warangal. Image Courtesy: www.flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOoty, Tamil Nadu<\/a>:<\/h2>\nOoty is home to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, now a World Heritage Site<\/a>\u00a0and initially constructed in 1899 – during British colonial rule. The railway\u00a0line heads uphill through a mountainous terrain, tunnels and tea plantations – as well as the little town of Lovedale which is home to one of India’s oldest boarding Schools – the Lawrence School, Lovedale. Every year, the school plays host to heritage-loving runners from across the country – who run across\u00a0Ooty’s scenic hills and valleys and along the mountain railway too! Read more about our next run in Ooty here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"GHR](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/07171934\/13335783_1723140094641554_9172259272995805648_n.jpg\")
GHR Ooty – An Aid station with a view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUdaipur, Rajasthan<\/a>:<\/h2>\nLocated in\u00a0the south-central desert state of Rajasthan, Udaipur is home to many lakes and palaces and is often\u00a0referred to as the “Venice of the East”. \u00a0It is the former capital of the kingdom of Mewar,\u00a0a kingdom established in the early 7th century. Mewar\u00a0was formerly\u00a0ruled by the Rajputs and was later a\u00a0British princely state. Udaipur’s many palaces by the lake – including the City Palace, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir – make it a popular tourist destination as well as a setting for destination weddings. Udaipur rose to worldwide fame when Octopussy, an ’80s James Bond movie was released. Read more about Go Heritage Run’s next fun run in Udaipur here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/05133542\/The-Udaipur-palace-complex-at-night1.jpg\")
<\/a>The Udaipur palace complex at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBadami, Karnataka:<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Badami](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/05050110\/Badami-rocky-cliffs-and-temples-1024x688.jpg\")
<\/a>Badami rocky cliffs and temples<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSituated in the southern state of Karnataka, Badami is a small town with a long history. It is the former capital of the Western Chalukyas – and its rockcut temples cut into sandstone date back to the 6th century. Its rocky landscapes\u00a0have also made it one of India’s top climbing destinations. Situated a short bus ride away are the Group of Monuments in Pattadakal, \u00a0a series of temples that illustrate early temple-construction techniques – these are World Heritage Sites and definitely worth a visit. See\u00a0Hampi\u00a0– Badami \u00a0– Pattadakal travel itineraries<\/a> and read about our next run in Badami here<\/a>.<\/p>\nBidar, Karnataka:<\/a><\/h2>\nBidar is quite the melting pot of cultures and religions \u2013 given how heritage sites dating back to the Bahmani and Mughal\u00a0dynasties co-exist alongside sites of religious significance to the Sikh, Hindu and the Islamic communities. It\u2019s often called the City of Whispering Monuments though those whispers might occasionally be drowned out by the sound of screeching\u00a0fighter jets flying overhead – from the town’s air force base. \u00a0Bidar is also famous for its metal craft – Bidriware<\/a>\u00a0– with its origins dating back to Persia.\u00a0Read about our next run in Bidar here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Runners](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/goheritagerun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/25131437\/12274634_1650743925214505_3024143251959907828_n.jpg\")
Runners exiting the Bidar Fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
<\/a>Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh<\/a>:<\/h2>\nSituated in central India, Khajuraho\u2019s Hindu and Jain temples are renowned the world over. These are on the World Heritage Site list<\/a> and some of the temples are known for their erotic sculptures. These temples are over a thousand years old and\u00a0were built by the rulers of the Chandela\u00a0kingdom in\u00a0the 10th century. Over 85 temples are believed to have been built \u2013 and 20 remain standing today. Read more about the Eastern, Western and Southern Group of temples here<\/a>. Khajuraho is accessible by air, road and rail – we’d recommend flying in via Delhi. See here<\/a> for travel details and find out about our next run in Khajuraho here<\/a>.<\/p>\nWestern Group of Temples, Khajuraho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHalebidu, Karnataka:<\/h2>\n
Former capital of the Hoysala Empire, this town in Karnataka is best known for its the 12th century architecture – the Hoysaleshwara and Kedareshwara temples are prime examples. Belur, located 20 kms away. is best known for another example of Hoysala architecture – the\u00a0Chennakeshava temple complex. \u00a0The temples of Halebidu and Belur were recently\u00a0nominated<\/a> for World Heritage Site status. \u00a0Both Belur and Halebidu are accessible via road from the nearest town, Hassan. Read about our next run in Halebidu here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebeedu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWarangal, Telangana<\/a>:<\/h2>\nLocated in India’s newest state, Telangana, Warangal has a history dating back to the 12th century when it was the seat of power of the Kakatiya empire. The Thousand Pillar Temple, the Ramappa Temple and the Warangal Fort, built by different Kakatiya rulers, all find a place on the World Heritage Site Tentative List<\/a>. Warangal is a short 3 hour drive away from Hyderabad – the capital of Telangana.\u00a0Find out about our next run in Warangal here<\/a>\u00a0– the run route snakes around\u00a0Warangal Fort, a 700-year old structure!<\/p>\nRamappa Temple, Warangal. Image Courtesy: www.flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOoty, Tamil Nadu<\/a>:<\/h2>\nOoty is home to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, now a World Heritage Site<\/a>\u00a0and initially constructed in 1899 – during British colonial rule. The railway\u00a0line heads uphill through a mountainous terrain, tunnels and tea plantations – as well as the little town of Lovedale which is home to one of India’s oldest boarding Schools – the Lawrence School, Lovedale. Every year, the school plays host to heritage-loving runners from across the country – who run across\u00a0Ooty’s scenic hills and valleys and along the mountain railway too! Read more about our next run in Ooty here<\/a>.<\/p>\nGHR Ooty – An Aid station with a view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUdaipur, Rajasthan<\/a>:<\/h2>\nLocated in\u00a0the south-central desert state of Rajasthan, Udaipur is home to many lakes and palaces and is often\u00a0referred to as the “Venice of the East”. \u00a0It is the former capital of the kingdom of Mewar,\u00a0a kingdom established in the early 7th century. Mewar\u00a0was formerly\u00a0ruled by the Rajputs and was later a\u00a0British princely state. Udaipur’s many palaces by the lake – including the City Palace, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir – make it a popular tourist destination as well as a setting for destination weddings. Udaipur rose to worldwide fame when Octopussy, an ’80s James Bond movie was released. Read more about Go Heritage Run’s next fun run in Udaipur here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>The Udaipur palace complex at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBadami, Karnataka:<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Badami rocky cliffs and temples<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSituated in the southern state of Karnataka, Badami is a small town with a long history. It is the former capital of the Western Chalukyas – and its rockcut temples cut into sandstone date back to the 6th century. Its rocky landscapes\u00a0have also made it one of India’s top climbing destinations. Situated a short bus ride away are the Group of Monuments in Pattadakal, \u00a0a series of temples that illustrate early temple-construction techniques – these are World Heritage Sites and definitely worth a visit. See\u00a0Hampi\u00a0– Badami \u00a0– Pattadakal travel itineraries<\/a> and read about our next run in Badami here<\/a>.<\/p>\nBidar, Karnataka:<\/a><\/h2>\nBidar is quite the melting pot of cultures and religions \u2013 given how heritage sites dating back to the Bahmani and Mughal\u00a0dynasties co-exist alongside sites of religious significance to the Sikh, Hindu and the Islamic communities. It\u2019s often called the City of Whispering Monuments though those whispers might occasionally be drowned out by the sound of screeching\u00a0fighter jets flying overhead – from the town’s air force base. \u00a0Bidar is also famous for its metal craft – Bidriware<\/a>\u00a0– with its origins dating back to Persia.\u00a0Read about our next run in Bidar here<\/a>.<\/p>\nRunners exiting the Bidar Fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Halebidu, Karnataka:<\/h2>\n
Former capital of the Hoysala Empire, this town in Karnataka is best known for its the 12th century architecture – the Hoysaleshwara and Kedareshwara temples are prime examples. Belur, located 20 kms away. is best known for another example of Hoysala architecture – the\u00a0Chennakeshava temple complex. \u00a0The temples of Halebidu and Belur were recently\u00a0nominated<\/a> for World Heritage Site status. \u00a0Both Belur and Halebidu are accessible via road from the nearest town, Hassan. Read about our next run in Halebidu here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Located in India’s newest state, Telangana, Warangal has a history dating back to the 12th century when it was the seat of power of the Kakatiya empire. The Thousand Pillar Temple, the Ramappa Temple and the Warangal Fort, built by different Kakatiya rulers, all find a place on the World Heritage Site Tentative List<\/a>. Warangal is a short 3 hour drive away from Hyderabad – the capital of Telangana.\u00a0Find out about our next run in Warangal here<\/a>\u00a0– the run route snakes around\u00a0Warangal Fort, a 700-year old structure!<\/p>\n Ooty is home to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, now a World Heritage Site<\/a>\u00a0and initially constructed in 1899 – during British colonial rule. The railway\u00a0line heads uphill through a mountainous terrain, tunnels and tea plantations – as well as the little town of Lovedale which is home to one of India’s oldest boarding Schools – the Lawrence School, Lovedale. Every year, the school plays host to heritage-loving runners from across the country – who run across\u00a0Ooty’s scenic hills and valleys and along the mountain railway too! Read more about our next run in Ooty here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Located in\u00a0the south-central desert state of Rajasthan, Udaipur is home to many lakes and palaces and is often\u00a0referred to as the “Venice of the East”. \u00a0It is the former capital of the kingdom of Mewar,\u00a0a kingdom established in the early 7th century. Mewar\u00a0was formerly\u00a0ruled by the Rajputs and was later a\u00a0British princely state. Udaipur’s many palaces by the lake – including the City Palace, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir – make it a popular tourist destination as well as a setting for destination weddings. Udaipur rose to worldwide fame when Octopussy, an ’80s James Bond movie was released. Read more about Go Heritage Run’s next fun run in Udaipur here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Situated in the southern state of Karnataka, Badami is a small town with a long history. It is the former capital of the Western Chalukyas – and its rockcut temples cut into sandstone date back to the 6th century. Its rocky landscapes\u00a0have also made it one of India’s top climbing destinations. Situated a short bus ride away are the Group of Monuments in Pattadakal, \u00a0a series of temples that illustrate early temple-construction techniques – these are World Heritage Sites and definitely worth a visit. See\u00a0Hampi\u00a0– Badami \u00a0– Pattadakal travel itineraries<\/a> and read about our next run in Badami here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bidar is quite the melting pot of cultures and religions \u2013 given how heritage sites dating back to the Bahmani and Mughal\u00a0dynasties co-exist alongside sites of religious significance to the Sikh, Hindu and the Islamic communities. It\u2019s often called the City of Whispering Monuments though those whispers might occasionally be drowned out by the sound of screeching\u00a0fighter jets flying overhead – from the town’s air force base. \u00a0Bidar is also famous for its metal craft – Bidriware<\/a>\u00a0– with its origins dating back to Persia.\u00a0Read about our next run in Bidar here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Warangal, Telangana<\/a>:<\/h2>\n
Ooty, Tamil Nadu<\/a>:<\/h2>\n
Udaipur, Rajasthan<\/a>:<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Badami, Karnataka:<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Bidar, Karnataka:<\/a><\/h2>\n