Top Things to do in Hampi
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Hampi, Karnataka
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 279 reviews
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
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5.0 based on 598 reviews
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. Virupaksha Temple
4. Vithala Temple Complex
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4.5 based on 1,061 reviews
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.
5. Achyutaraya Temple
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
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.
6. Balakrishna Temple
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
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.
7. Shivlinga
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
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.
8. Elephant Stables
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4.5 based on 629 reviews
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.
9. Statue of Ugra Narsimha
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4.5 based on 477 reviews
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.
10. Monkey Temple
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4.5 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By hafi9876 - Bengaluru, India
Mesmerizing place to watch sunset or sunrise..once you are at the top you will see lush green paddy fields along with coconut tress which just add on the beauty of the place. The stretches of tungabhadra river flowing around just creates a fairytale kind of scenery.
