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Hampi

Ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire

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2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / night₹40EntryOctober – FebruaryBest windowHospetNearest rail · 13 km

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.

Pairs well with

Badami· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Hospet 13km · Hubli Airport 143km

Nearest transport

Hospet13 km
Hubli Airport143 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹4,500/night

Best time to visit

October – February

How to get here

Bengaluru → Hospet

train · 9h

₹400

approx.

Bengaluru → Hampi

bus · 9h

₹500

approx.

Bengaluru → Hubli

flight · 1h

₹3,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Vittala Temple & Stone ChariotVirupaksha TempleLotus MahalElephant StablesTungabhadra River coracle ridesAnegundi village

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