like “Goan for a beer?”, “don’t worry be Hamppy” has great legs among the marketing campaigns sweeping “Incredible India” ... and happiness is a whole new dimension of tourism development ...
vendors are happy in Hampi because prices are higher than average – a key factor in determining the quality of tourist and length of stay
foreigners are happy in Hampi because the enormous temple museum cum Salvador Dali installation is so big and yet so manageable on foot, scooter or rickshaw.
pilgrims are happy in Hampi because they can do their devotions and manifestations of faith while enjoying a family vacation...
India rail is happy in Hampi because at least the Goa train – where tourists most frequently arrive from - is on time.
the Lonely Planet owners are happy with Hampi because it helps their Goa guidebook end with a flourish.... the “unreal and bewitching” former capital of one of India greatest Hindu empires housed ½ million people in the 16th century - “giant boulders perch precariously (among) ... jade green palms groves and banana plantations”
