About
A UNESCO World Heritage Site spread across 4,100+ hectares of surreal boulder landscape. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th century) — once the world's second-largest city. The Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple stone chariot, and riverside ruins are breathtaking.
Must-see highlights
Vittala Temple stone chariot & musical pillars
Virupaksha Temple & inner sanctum
Coracle ride on Tungabhadra river
Matanga Hill sunrise panorama
Lotus Mahal ornate architecture
Elephant Stables (11 domed chambers)
Hemakuta Hill sunset temples cluster
Achyutaraya Temple complex
Tungabhadra river boulder landscape
Hazara Rama Temple (thousand Rama carvings)
Underground Shivalinga at Badavilinga
Queen's Bath royal enclosure
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Hospet 13km · Hubli Airport 143km
Nearby attractions
Vittala Temple & Stone ChariotVirupaksha TempleLotus MahalElephant StablesTungabhadra River coracle ridesAnegundi village
How to get here
Bengaluru → Hospet
train · 9h
₹400
approx.
Bengaluru → Hampi
bus · 9h
₹500
approx.
Bengaluru → Hubli
flight · 1h
₹3,500
approx.
Plan a trip here
Generate a complete day-by-day itinerary including travel routes and cost estimates.
Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – February
Nearest Transport
Hospet13 km
Hubli Airport143 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹4,500/night
Best time to visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak (80+) Good (60+) Fair Avoid
