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About Hampi
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, spread across the ruins of Vijayanagara — once one of the world's largest cities and the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1565 AD). Today, hundreds of temples, palaces, market streets and bathing ghats lie scattered across a surreal landscape of giant granite boulders.
The visual drama of Hampi is unmatched — ancient stone structures rise from a boulder-strewn terrain on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Watching the sunset from Matanga Hill or the Hemakuta Hill, with the ancient ruins glowing golden in the fading light, is an experience that stays with you forever.
UNESCO Heritage Site
500-Year-Old Ruins
Tungabhadra River
Boulder Landscapes
Must-See Monuments
- Virupaksha Temple — A functioning temple dating to 7th century AD; tower soars 50 meters
- Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot — The iconic stone chariot that appears on the ₹50 note
- Hampi Bazaar — Ancient market street stretching 1 km in front of Virupaksha Temple
- Lotus Mahal & Elephant Stables — Elegant royal structures of the Vijayanagara court
- Matanga Hill — Best sunrise and sunset viewpoint in Hampi
- Tungabhadra Coracle Ride — Circular basket boat ride across the river
- Hazara Rama Temple — Walls covered in detailed bas-reliefs of the Ramayana