About Hampi ruins

Ancient ruins are the focus of this UNESCO site featuring the remains of a grand 14th-century city.

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Timings 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit Duration: Minutes

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

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Other Places to Visit in Hampi

Saasivekaalu Ganesha, Hampi

The Sasivekalu Ganesha temple is located at the southern foot of Hemakuta hill. The Ganesha idol here is a monolith that has close resemblance to mustard seeds owing to which, the locals call the Deity, Sasivekalu Ganesha, in the local language, Kannada. Owing to popular legends that the deity ate too much and to protect himself from bursting, tied a snake to his stomach, the Ganesha has been carved in such a way that he sports a snake tied at his stomach, a broken Modak or a kind of sweet and a noose. The hand in which he holds the sweet is broken. This idol is about 8 ft high. It has a large pavilion around it. According to the nearby inscriptions, the pavilion was sculpted by a merchant from Chandragiri in 1506 AD in memory of the then King Narasimha II.

Sri Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva.

Kadalekalu Ganesha, Hampi

Historic temple featuring elaborate carvings & an enormous sculpture of Lord Ganesha.

Hampi Flea Market, Hampi

Historic market stalls, some with 2 stories, lining the street in front of Virupaksha Temple.

Elephant Stable, Hampi

The Elephant Stable near Lotus temple is an important site at Hampi that draws many tourists. This building which was once used to tie up elephants is now preserved as a monument. There are eleven rooms adorned with high domes and roofed with amazing carvings. The centre hall is quite big and more decorated and it has a larger dome. There are metal hooks hanging on the top which were used to tie the elephants and manholes are located at the rear of each hall through which mahouts can enter the elephant compartments. The architecture clearly displays the royal extravaganza in olden days and detailed workmanship. There is a nominal entry fee for the tourists and there is some charge on cameras as well. From here one may proceed to the Guard's Quarters and to the Ranga Temple located nearby. There is also a museum housing an exhibition of gold, stone statues and pictures. The Lotus building and the Queen's baths are also worth seeing. The best time to visit the place is between September and February when it is cool. A visit to Hampi is recommended to casual tourists, photographers as well as history buffs and archaeology students.

Zanana Enclosure, Hampi

The Zenana Enclosure was primarily the Women's Quarters. A part of the Royal Enclosure, this was a place especially for the Royal women i.e. the Queen and her friends and companions. This palace is the biggest excavation that has been done in Hampi. The south east corner has the Lotus Mahal.

Sunset point Hemakuta, Hampi

Scenic point overlooking nearby temples & offering views of distant mountains & sunsets.

Queen's Bath, Hampi

A part of the Royal Enclosure, this aquatic enclosure was the Royal bath during the times of the Vijayanagra Empire. It was built in such a way that no outsiders could enter the bath, and has lost much to ruins at the date.

Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi

Originally built in the 15th century A D, Vittala Temple is one of the most popular attractions in Hampi’s. Built in a rich architectural style, this spectacle is in an expansive campus with compound walls and towers as gateways. Also constructed along are many temples, pavilions and halls within the campus. Vittala is another incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who was amongst the ordinary people and is worshipped as a deity by the cattle herds. There are still the remains of a township called Vittalapura, which existed around this temple compound. Vittala temple has extraordinary pillared halls and the stone chariot and is also the chief attraction of the temple. Also, present are an array of sculptures on the giant granite pillars carved in the halls.

Achyutaraya Temple, Hampi

Striking 16th-century temple ruins with ornamental details, carvings & sculpted pillars.

Laksmi Narasimha Temple, Hampi

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a popular pilgrimage and tourist destination located near the Royal Centre. This giant monolithic statue of the man-lion god is the largest icon in Hampi. Narasimha is found in a cross-legged seated position, sitting on the seven hooded Sesha snake. Also known as the Ugra Narasimha, the original structure had his consort Lakshmi sitting on his lap. Now only the hand of Lakshmi can be seen attached to Narasimha at the back. The statue of Lakshmi was damaged during enemy invasion and is now one of the exhibits at the nearby Kamalapura Museum. This is a perfect place for those who are interested in archeological monuments. The whole family can enjoy the heritage walks organized by guides. The weather in Hampi can be quite hot during the peak summers due to the heat emanating from the rock monuments. The best time to visit the monument would be between the months of October and February when the weather is cooler. The Badavalinga Temple and the Krishna Temple are the other attractions located close to the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Hampi is one of the prominent tourist hotspots. Shared autos, cabs, rented mopeds and rented cycles are available here.

Lotus Mahal Hampi, Hampi

Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens, arches & elaborate carvings.

Krishna Bazaar, Hampi

Krishna Bazaar is a relatively newly excavated site in Hampi. As the name indicates this Bazaar is associated with the Krishna Temple.

Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi

The Hazara Ramaswamy temple is located at the heart of the historical town of Hampi. It is a small temple in comparison with the others at Hampi. The outside walls of the temple are decorated with sequences from the Ramayana. Till now, this is the only temple with such carvings on the outside walls of the temple compound. The temple has a blanket of green lawn from which a mud path is seen. This leads to the Pan Supari Street further down. Close to this temple are the Zenana Enclosure and the Lotus Mahal. At the north-east corner, the Danaik’s enclosure and the underground Shiva temple can be found. There are many more shrines and pillars inside the temple premises.

Hampi, Hampi

Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple, near the revived Hampi Bazaar. A carved stone chariot stands in front of the huge Vittala Temple site. Southeast of Hampi, Daroji Bear Sanctuary is home to the Indian sloth bear.

Royal Enclosure, Hampi, Hampi

Historic site with remnants of the royal complex where the king of the Vijayanagara empire lived.
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