The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Hampi, Karnataka

August 12, 2021 Yuk Petri

The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi remains an essential religious hub, housing the Virupaksha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Hemakuta Hill, Big Shivlinga and Vithala temples. The architectural ruins of Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rock-climbing enthusiasts will adore Hampi, considered the bouldering capital of India, and the city’s rocky landscape, dotted with ancient temple ruins, makes for a unique climbing experience.
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1. Vijaya Vittala Temple

Near Kalyan Mantapa, Hampi 583239 India
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5.0 based on 279 reviews

Vijaya Vittala Temple

Reviewed By 957adityan

I am thrill and surprise that 400 years back there was so much Science and knowledge available on Stone carving, design thought symmetry, architectural view and out of world Music Pillar (unfortunately it now closed for visitor) To see detail carving on Stone Chariot itself will take some time. I strongly wish they should start every hour demonstration program (Strictly security guided) with tickets. As other Hampi temples this one big temple but many sculpture are destroyed and so pooja / archana happen at this place. Area is so specious and well maintain by archelogy department. Kudos. They have kept Battery operated vehicle from entrance to temple which is also good. One suggestion for such place guide is must and Charges for guide should be formally displayed at ticket entrance. Or Now Audio Guide facility should be available. Toilets & Washroom needed for Visitor which is missing.

2. Group of Monuments at Hampi

Southern Bank of the River Tungabhadra, Hampi 583239 India
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5.0 based on 598 reviews

Group of Monuments at Hampi

Reviewed By abhimanasu - Mandya, India

Hampi is a beautiful and hoistoric place in India there is someny things to see most are templs which are build in year back.Hampi is a magnificent city of ruins, located besides the Tungabhadra river in the state of Karnataka. It is about 352 kms from Bangalore. But heavy crowded places during december as many schools are orgainizing trips to hampi as as historical place.

3. Rock Painting 1500 BC

From SH130 via Unnamed Road towards Chikrampur Commonly called Cave painting, Hampi 583234 India +91 99860 50416 http://petroglyphrockart.blogspot.in/2015/11/14.html
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Rock Painting 1500 BC

4. Virupaksha Temple

Rambo, Hampi India
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4.5 based on 978 reviews

Virupaksha Temple

Reviewed By SMP1943 - Sira, India

We saw the main gopuram lit at night from outside. We were on a tour of 'Hampi by Night', which does not take you into the temple.

5. Vithala Temple Complex

Hampi India
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4.5 based on 1,061 reviews

Vithala Temple Complex

Reviewed By ganaraj

Splendid temple ruins with amazing stone structures.It is famous for fantastic stone chariot and musical pillars.One of the best structure in Hampi locate in the banks of Tungabhadra river.

6. Achyutaraya Temple

Courtesans St., Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/achyuta-rayas-temple
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Achyutaraya Temple

Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States

Very big temple complex with beautifully preserved carvings and construction. On the right side as you go on, there is a small platform which leads to the Matanga Hill steps. It is an easier route then the steps that are straight down the street from the Virupaksha Temple.

7. Balakrishna Temple

Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/krishna-temple
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Balakrishna Temple

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Balakrishna Temple is one of the best temples of the Hampi archeological complex. As soon as you enter the temple grounds, the tower just strikes you as an impressive work of art with numerous carvings depicting the many incarnations of Vishnu. The interiors of the temple also has a series of very striking colonnades where many of the columns are richly decorated too. It’s a pity there is restoration work ongoing at this temple, but it’s still worth it for what you can see.

8. Shivlinga

Nr. Badavilinga Temple, Hampi 583239 India
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Shivlinga

Reviewed By Bhavin-joshi - Mumbai, India

The monolith Shivling and Ugra Narsimha are housed next to each other, There is a priest who performs daily rituals like puja and aarti.

9. Elephant Stables

Hampi India http://whc.unesco.org/fr/list/241
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Elephant Stables

Reviewed By hafi9876 - Bengaluru, India

The Elephant Stable in Hampi is an impressive structure that was used to provide shelter for the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire. The elephant stable is located in the area that lies just outside the Zenana Enclosure..it is a historical place..The ancient stable is a major attraction among the tourists even today.

10. Statue of Ugra Narsimha

Temple Complex, Hampi India +91 99860 50416 http://hampi.in/lakshmi-narasimha-temple
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Statue of Ugra Narsimha

Reviewed By 957adityan

The Ugra Narasimha Statue is an image of Lord Narasimha, Lord Narasimha in the half man and half lion incarnation. Ugra means Angry before killing Asura This statue so beautifully Stone Carved with Huge Size. Easily possible to visit takes 15-20min locatable from road as well.

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