Hampi Travel Guide

TRAVEL GUIDE, HAMPI Updated : Oct 4, 2016, 04.04 PM IST

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A village in northern Karnataka in India, Hampi is a haven to travellers from all over the world. Stunningly beautiful, this idyllic place sprawls on the sides of River Tungabhadra and is one of the sites to house ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire. UNESCO has credited Hampi ruins as a World Heritage Site and rightly so, for visiting these ruins is more like a lesson in history and lost kingdoms. Fascinating architecture of temples such as Virupaksha is, of course, another reason for this village’s claim to fame. Other than its interesting past, Hampi is also one of world’s best destinations for bouldering, attracting adventurers from all across the world. Solitary banks of River Tungabhadra, lanes that are lined with quaint cafes, a life that is wonderfully slow and a very hippie vibe — Hampi has all this and much more to lure the traveller in you. Go, explore.

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Best hotels for all budget sizes in Hampi

HOTELS IN HAMPI

Best hotels for all budget sizes in Hampi

As a village that was put on the world travel map with its UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are a number of hotels in Hampi. While its lanes are lined with budget inns and hotels, you can choose the best of those from t...more

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Gopi Guesthouse

HOTELS IN HAMPI

Gopi Guesthouse

​One of the oldest hotels in Hampi, Gopi Guesthouse is as luxurious as it can get in the village centre. It offers AC and non-AC rooms, suitably furnished for a comfortable stay. At a short walk away from Virupaksha Temp...more

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Thilak Homestay

HOTELS IN HAMPI

Thilak Homestay

If you are searching for a mid-budget place to stay near River Tungabhadra, Thilak Homestay is what you are looking for. It sits right by the banks of tranquilly-flowing river, quite a lure if you wish to take a coracle ...more

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Hotel Malligi

HOTELS IN HAMPI

Hotel Malligi

A mid-budget hotel at just 15 km from Hampi’s centre, Hotel Malligi is an ideal place to call home after a hectic sightseeing round at Hampi. Quite abuzz with families, it has a number of comfortable, well-furnished room...more

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Where to eat in Hampi?

RESTAURANTS, HAMPI

Where to eat in Hampi?

​While the lovers of posh food joints might get a wee bit disappointed, foodies certainly have a reason to rejoice at the list of restaurants in Hampi. Most of the restaurants are cozy with a Goa-like, laidback ambience.

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Laughing Buddha

RESTAURANTS, HAMPI

Laughing Buddha

Laughing Buddha is a comparatively expensive restaurant in Hampi. Rightly so for it has some excellent grub that is complimented by an uninterrupted view of the winding River Tungabhadra. Dig into Continental, Italian, I...more

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Mango Tree

RESTAURANTS, HAMPI

Mango Tree

​Contrary to its name, this food joint is tucked in the middle of a banana plantation. Though it has a vegetarian-only menu, you would find a lot of sumptuous fare to choose from—banana fritters, vegetable curry, paratha...more

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Udupi Sri Krishna Bhavan

RESTAURANTS, HAMPI

Udupi Sri Krishna Bhavan

A no-frills place and a runaway hit with a number of backpackers and hippies who have made Hampi their home, this restaurant serves quick, delicious yet cheap eats. It sits prim right opposite the main bus stand in Hampi...more

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Durga Huts

RESTAURANTS, HAMPI

Durga Huts

This one climbed up travellers’ wishlist with its very lively music scene, closely followed by its culinary delights. Again a vegetarian-only place, it is quite good to tuck into pizzas, pastas, waffles, salads, sandwich...more

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A guide to popular places to visit in Hampi

SIGHTSEEING, HAMPI

A guide to popular places to visit in Hampi

​Situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, the heritage village of Hampi is located about 353 km from Bangalore. It is a sacred land associated with numerous mythological stories. Hampi, the capital of the erstwhil...more

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Plan a trip around Hampi

SIGHTSEEING, HAMPI

Plan a trip around Hampi

Most people visit Hampi because it is one of the well-known World Heritage Sites in India but there are many hidden places around Hampi that are worth visiting. There are monuments enough to occupy your attention, and it...more

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Travelling through Hampi

SIGHTSEEING, HAMPI

Travelling through Hampi

The first thing that strikes you about Hampi is the massive boulders, which lie all over the place, as if strewn by unseen hands. The last remnants of an ancient volcanic eruption, these rocks have seen the rise and fall...more

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Hampi diaries—Hemakuta Hill

SIGHTSEEING, HAMPI

Hampi diaries—Hemakuta Hill

Naturally, most of the temples and shrines at Hemakuta are dedicated to Lord Shiva. More than a hill, it is a mammoth sheet of rocks which are pretty easy to climb. The best time to visit Hemakuta is in the morning or ev...more

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Hampi’s other side—the coolest things to do in this sleepy little village

THINGS TO DO IN HAMPI

Hampi’s other side—the coolest things to do in this sleepy little village

Hampi is a place like no other and so are the activities that you can indulge in when here. Test yourself at bouldering over the hills, ride a bicycle all across the village, row a coracle in the calm waters of River Tun...more

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Bouldering

THINGS TO DO IN HAMPI

Bouldering

Hampi is a boulderers’ heaven. With its endless trails of boulder hills and right terrain, it has emerged as the country’s hotspot for anyone with a love for the sport. While the more experienced ones can get bouldering ...more

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Bear watching

THINGS TO DO IN HAMPI

Bear watching

Wildlife lovers can head off the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary for jungle safaris. The sanctuary is some 20 km away from Hampi and doubles up as a conservation centre for the Indian sloth bear. Perfect to escape to from th...more

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Get blessed by an elephant

THINGS TO DO IN HAMPI

Get blessed by an elephant

Ahh… this one would never lose its charm! Lakshmi, the temple elephant at Virupaksha Temple, blesses visitors early in the morning with a gentle touch of her trunk. Anyone looking for a greater adrenalin rush should get ...more

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Bicycle tours

THINGS TO DO IN HAMPI

Bicycle tours

​If there is one thing that you must do in Hampi, it is to get a bicycle and roam around the ruins and this sleepy village at a pace that keeps you discovering its beauty. Hampi is not a place to strike off from your wis...more

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Short trips from Hampi

WEEKEND GETAWAYS, HAMPI

Short trips from Hampi

Hampi, as a place that connects ancient to contemporary, has plenty to keep you hooked. Yet, if you are looking for more places to visit around Hampi, there is a lot to pick from. While beach lovers can drive off for a g...more

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On the road: A getaway from Mumbai to Hampi

DRIVING HOLIDAY, HAMPI

On the road: A getaway from Mumbai to Hampi

If you're looking for an interesting getaway, consider taking a leisurely road trip along the Mumbai-Belgaum-Badami-Hampi route.

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Gokarna

BEACHES, GOKARNA

Gokarna

Located 130 kms away from Margao, this small Karnataka town nestles four of India’s most pristine and secluded beaches.

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