Hampi Tour

Hampi, the lost empire of Vijayanagar, is a dream-like land where each stone has a story to tell. As you wander amidst the ancient ruins & gigantic boulders, the mystique of this surreal place is sure to cast a spell on you. These giant yellow-orange boulders; surrounded by lush paddy villages & palm groves; narrate the tale of splendor, wealth and glory of the Vijayanagar Empire. This UNESCO-listed Heritage Site, on the banks of River Tungabhadra, is a beautiful lesson in history, art and architecture.

Major Attractions in Hampi

Hampi Bazaar
This vibrant village market is the pulsating heart of Hampi. A splendid bazaar in the past, this little market with its traditional pavilions, still keeps up the customs of the long-lost Vijayanagar Empire. Traditional jewelry, miniature figurines, silk fabric, carved artifacts, clay dolls, colorful bags & antique coins- do take back a piece of Hampi with you.

Virupaksha Temple
This 7th century Shiv temple predates the Vijayanagar Empire and is one of the oldest functioning temples in India. Its 50 meter tall, nine-tiered gateway, leads to the main courtyard containing various smaller shrines.

Vitthala Temple
An exquisite piece of art, this 16th century Vitthala Temple, is one of the finest attractions of Hampi. Renowned for its spectacular stone chariot and the 7 pillared hall; Vitthala Temple is a marvel of architecture. Each pillar in the main hall represents a musical instrument and when stuck, makes the sound of that instrument. However, how the sound emanates, is still not known. Go for yourself and try your hand at solving this mystery!

Achyutaraya Temple
Perched high up on the Matanga Hill, this beautiful temple boasts of elaborately carved pillars and sculptures. It?s marvelous architecture and spectacular hilly backdrop makes it a major attraction of Hampi.

Pampa Sarovar
One of the five sacred lakes in Hindu mythology, Pampa Sarovar is a picture of tranquility.

Hemakuta Hill
Hemakuta Hill, with its breathtaking views and sprinkling of monuments and temples, is the twin delight of Hampi.

Kadalekalu Ganesha
Built in an open air pillared sanctum, Kadalekalu Genesha is named for its big belly that resembles a Bengal gram seed or Kadalekalu in the local language. This 15ft statue is one of the largest sculptures in Hampi.

Courtesan Street
Locally known as Sule bazaar, this area was once a booming market for gems, pearls, ivory and the like. Heaps of pillars flanking the street are reminiscent of the glorious past of Hampi.

Other Attractions

• Bhima?s Gateway
• Sasivekalu Ganesha
• Hampi Archeology Museum
• Lotus Mahal
• Pattabhirama Temple
• Purandaradasa Mantapa

Nearby Excursions

• Hospet (12kms) - Gateway to the ruins of Hampi.
• Badami Cave Temples (140kms) - A UNESCO preserved Heritage Site, this is a group of 4 Hindu Cave Temples built by the Chalukya rulers in the 6th century.

Fairs & Festivals in Hampi

• Hampi Festival - An extravagant gala celebrating the rich culture of Hampi
• Purandaradasa Aradhana ? A classical music festival
• Virupaksha Car Festival- Chariot festival of Virupaksha Temple
• Phalapuja Festival- Virupaksha Temple Festival
• Shivaratri- Dedicated to Lord Shiva

Shopping in Hampi
Hampi Bazaar is a perfect place to pick embroidered shawls & textiles, traditional costumes, antique coins, jewelry, colorful bags, stone figurines, clay dolls, etc. However the most interesting things to buy from this bazaar are the replicas of Hampi ruins.

Best Time to Visit
Hampi is best visited in winters from October to March when the weather is cool and comfortable to enjoy long walks amidst its boulder strewn landscape.

How to Reach
By Air- Jindal Vijanagar Airport, around 38kms from Hampi, is the closest airport connecting Hampi to the nearby cities.
By Rail - Kariganuru Railway Station and Hospet Junction, at a distance of 15kms and 13kms respectively, are the two railheads connecting Hampi to the other cities in India.
By Road- Hampi is connected with the major cities in the region by a good network of roads and highways.

Join us on a magical journey to one of the most surreal and rich ruins in Indian history and culture. Our Hampi Tour Packages are designed to take you on a delightful sojourn to this fantasy world of rocks and ruins.