Karnataka
A 14th-century empire carved in stone, scattered across a surreal boulder desert. Karnataka's most dramatic heritage site.
Browse All Hampi TripsVijayanagara
UNESCO Site
Hubli (160km)
Nearest Airport
Oct–Feb
Best Season
Ruins & Boulders
Famous For
Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire — at its peak one of the largest cities in the world — and the ruins still sprawl across an impossible boulder landscape. Virupaksha Temple, the Vittala complex with its stone chariot, the riverside monuments, and sunset from Matanga Hill are the headline acts. The sites are spread across 30 km of dusty roads, so a cab with a knowledgeable driver is the difference between seeing the highlights and melting in the heat.

Bangalore · Hemakuta Hill · Hampi · Virupaksha Temple · Ganesha Statues · Krishna Temple · Vittala Temple · Stone Chariot · Elephant Stables · Lotus Mahal
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Bangalore · Hampi · Hemakuta Hill · Viṭṭala Temple · Elephant Stables · Lotus Mahal
from ₹20,832
Green months = ideal weather. Grey months = monsoon/off-season (can be beautiful but expect rain).
About 350 km — roughly 7 to 7.5 hours by cab via Chitradurga and Hospet. Most travellers break the journey at Chitradurga Fort for lunch.
A rushed day covers Virupaksha, Vittala, and the main bazaar. Two full days are ideal to add Anegundi village, the royal enclosure, Matanga Hill sunrise, and the Tungabhadra coracle ride.
October to February. March–May is brutally hot (40°C+) and walking the ruins becomes exhausting. Monsoon (Jun–Sep) is greener but Tungabhadra river crossings can be restricted.
Yes — Hampi is about 350 km from Goa's Dabolim airport and 300 km from North Goa. A 5-day Karnataka–Goa circuit can run Bangalore → Hampi → Gokarna → Goa.