Top places to visit in Hampi

• Virupaksha Temple

  temple · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Hampi's oldest and still-active temple, a towering 9-storey gopuram shrine to Shiva that has been in continuous worship since the 7th century, by the Tungabhadra.

• Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot

  temple-complex · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · entry ₹600

  The crowning glory of Vijayanagara art — the iconic stone chariot and the musical pillars of the Vittala Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece.

• Hampi Bazaar

  heritage-bazaar · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  The long colonnaded market street running east from Virupaksha Temple, lined with ancient pavilions, now home to cafes, stalls and the heart of Hampi village life.

• Lotus Mahal

  pavilion · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · entry ₹600

  An elegant Indo-Islamic pavilion in the Zenana Enclosure, its arched, lotus-bud-shaped tiers blending Hindu and Islamic styles for the royal women.

• Hemakuta Hill

  temple-hill · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  A gentle hill scattered with early pre-Vijayanagara temples and gateways just above Virupaksha, the most accessible and popular spot for Hampi sunsets.

• Matanga Hill

  hill · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry

  The highest point in central Hampi, a short rocky climb rewarded with breathtaking sunrise and sunset panoramas over the boulder-strewn ruins and river.

• Elephant Stables

  monument · 4.6 rating · about 0.7 h · entry ₹600

  A grand row of eleven domed chambers that once housed the royal elephants, an impressive symmetrical Indo-Islamic structure in the royal centre.

• Anjanadri Hill

  temple-hill · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A hilltop temple reached by ~570 steps across the river at Anegundi, revered as the birthplace of Hanuman and a spectacular sunrise viewpoint.

• Tungabhadra River & Coracle Ride

  river · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The boulder-lined river that frames Hampi, best experienced on a traditional round coracle ride drifting past temples, ghats and ancient carvings.

• Sanapur Lake

  lake · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A tranquil emerald reservoir amid paddy fields and boulders across the river near Anegundi, popular for coracle rides, cliff jumping and quiet sunsets.

• Achyutaraya Temple

  temple-complex · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  A grand, atmospheric and less-crowded temple complex below Matanga Hill, with the ruined Courtesans' Street (Soolai Bazaar) leading to it.

• Queen's Bath

  monument · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · free entry

  A deceptively plain-exterior royal bathing pavilion with an ornate arcaded interior and a surrounding water channel, in the royal centre.

Things to do

• Tungabhadra Coracle Ride Leisure · 0.8 h · from INR 400 per person
• Hampi Ruins Guided Tour Sightseeing Tour · 8 h · from INR 1,200 per person
• Matanga Hill Sunrise Trek Hiking · 2 h · from INR 500 per person
• Hampi Bouldering & Rock Climbing Adventure · 3 h · from INR 2,000 per person
• Vijayanagara Full-Day Private Tour Sightseeing Tour · 8 h · from INR 2,000 per person
• Hampi Cycle Tour Cycling · 4 h · from INR 800 per person
• Anegundi & Anjanadri Village Tour Cultural · 4 h · from INR 1,500 per person
• Hampi Sunset Photography Walk Walking Tour · 2.5 h · from INR 1,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Hampi Full-Day Heritage Tour 8 h · from INR 2,000
• Hampi Sunset & Coracle Experience 4 h · from INR 1,200
• Anegundi & Sanapur Day 7 h · from INR 1,800

Where to stay in Hampi

• Bazaar Area about INR 1,500 per night

  Backpacker hub with budget stays and ruins proximity

Hotels

• Evolve Back, Kamalapura Palace 5-star · INR 25,000 to INR 52,000 per night
• Hyatt Place Hampi 5-star · INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per night
• Hampi's Boulders 4-star · INR 8,000 to INR 14,000 per night
• Heritage Resort Hampi 4-star · INR 6,000 to INR 11,000 per night
• Zostel Hampi 2-star · INR 500 to INR 1,800 per night
• Gowri Resort 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 6,000 per night

Where to eat

• Mango Tree South Indian, North Indian, Continental · about INR 350 per person
• Laughing Buddha Continental, Israeli, Italian · about INR 350 per person
• Gopi Roof Restaurant South Indian, Continental, Chinese · about INR 300 per person
• Chillout Restaurant Continental, Italian, Cafe · about INR 300 per person
• Ravi's Rose North Indian, Israeli, Continental · about INR 300 per person
• Hampi German Bakery Bakery, Continental, Cafe · about INR 300 per person
• Trishul Garden Restaurant South Indian, North Indian, Vegetarian · about INR 280 per person
• Waterfalls Restaurant (Evolve Back) South Indian, North Indian, Continental · about INR 2,500 per person

Getting to Hampi

Airport: Hampi (VDY)

How visitors arrive in Hampi

• Train to Hosapete, then local transport By train from Hosapete · common

  Hosapete Junction is the gateway town, a short ride from Hampi; the Hampi Express links it with Mysuru via Bengaluru. Source: hampi.in

• Bus to Hosapete By road from Hosapete / Bengaluru · common

  KSRTC and private buses run to Hosapete from across Karnataka and some neighbouring states. Source: hampi.in

• Flight to Vidyanagar airport By air from Bengaluru / Hyderabad · possible

  A small airport near Hosapete has a few flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Source: hampi.in

From the airport to the centre

• Taxi from Vidyanagar Airport unconfirmed

  Vidyanagar (Jindal) Airport near Toranagallu lies east of Hospet; arrange a taxi onward to Hampi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Train to Hosapete, then local bus or auto

  Hosapete (Hospet) Junction is the rail gateway; from there take a rickshaw or local bus to Hampi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• KSRTC bus to Hospet, then local bus

  KSRTC runs buses to Hospet from Bengaluru, Mysore and Gokarna; local buses link Hospet to Hampi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Auto Rickshaw
• Scooter Rental
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Pre-paid taxi "broken meter"

  Airports, train stations, popular squares

  Driver insists meter is broken, quotes ~3x the fair price; or detours via "shopping" stops earning commission.

  How to avoid it: Use pre-paid taxi counter at airport, or Uber/Ola/Rapido apps. Insist on meter or agree price upfront.

Best time to visit Hampi

• Jan 32°C
• Feb 35°C
• Mar 38°C
• Apr 39°C
• May 38°C
• Jun 32°C
• Jul 31°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 30°C
• Nov 30°C
• Dec 30°C

More in India

• New Delhi
• Agra
• Jaipur
• Panaji
• Mumbai
• Varanasi

Frequently asked questions about Hampi

What are the top-rated places to visit in Hampi?

The highest-rated places in our Hampi guide are Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot, Virupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Hemakuta Hill, Matanga Hill.

Where should I stay in Hampi?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Hampi: Bazaar Area.

How do I get around Hampi?

Ways to get around Hampi covered in our guide: Auto-rickshaw, Scooter rental, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Hampi?

Scams reported to us for Hampi include Pre-paid taxi "broken meter". Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Hampi?

Average daytime highs in Hampi run from 30°C in Nov to 39°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Hampi?

The nearest airport to Hampi has the code VDY.