Hampi, Karnataka
Hampi: A Lost Empire in a Sea of Boulders
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Few places feel as otherworldly as Hampi — the UNESCO ruins of the Vijayanagara empire scattered across a surreal landscape of giant granite boulders.
What to see
The living Virupaksha Temple, the stone chariot at Vittala, the elegant Lotus Mahal, and a sunset from Matanga Hill. Pair it with the ancient cave temples of Badami.
Good to know
Go October to February — it gets fiercely hot otherwise. Hire a scooter to cover ground, carry water, and give it two full days.
Day-by-day itinerary
Hampi
Sun, 6 SeptHeritage Stay, Hampi
Group of Monuments at Hampi
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Bengaluru → Hubli
Bengaluru (BLR) → Hubli (HBX)
6 Sept, 2:50 am
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
hindu temple
Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India
Hampi Bazaar
historical landmark
8FM7+JPX, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India
Shree Vijaya Vitthala Temple
hindu temple
Hampi, Nimbapura, Karnataka 583221, India
Hampi
Mon, 7 SeptHeritage Stay, Hampi
Group of Monuments at Hampi
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Lotus Mahal
historical landmark
8FCC+4G8, SH 131, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka 583221, India
Elephant Stables
historical landmark
8FCF+C3X, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka 583221, India
Matanga Hill
mountain peak
Matanga Hill, Karnataka 583239, India
Badami
Tue, 8 SeptBadami Cave Temples
tourist attraction
Badami, Karnataka 587201, India
Agasthya Lake
lake
Agasthya Lake, Badami, Karnataka 587201
Sri Bhootanatha Gudi Badami Karnataka
hindu temple
WMCQ+837, Badami, Karnataka 587201, India
Ruins & rock
- Sun hat & sunscreen
- Plenty of water
- Grippy shoes for boulder-hopping
- Cash for local guides
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