What to do and see in Hampi, Karnataka: The Best Walking Tours

June 22, 2021 Matilde Konrad

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. Hampi through your eyes- a 3 day tour of History & Adventure!

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Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Hampi 345PM- Departure from Bangalore by flight 445PM- Arrival in Bellary 6PM- We drive down to Hampi. Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple is a huge statue of Lord Ganesha, carved out of a single block of rock. We will visit this 8 feet tall of the Lord. We visit the magnificent Virupaksha temple It is from the Hoysala period and is the oldest temple in Hampi. Overnight in Hampi Day 2: Royal enclosures of Hampi Stop At: Royal Enclosures, Hampi 4 Km from Hampi, Bellary India After lunch we will do a ride in the coracle on the Tungabhadra River. Stop At: Anegundi Fort, Tungabhadra, Angegundi Village, Hampi India Towards the evening we will visit Anegundi village for the cave paintings. The paintings here date back to the Iron Age around 1500 BC. Day 3: Stone chariot and Vittala temple Stop At: Vijaya Vittala Temple, Near Kalyan Mantapa, Hampi 583239 India Duration: 2 hours Stop At: King’s Balance, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions: Breakfast, guide, Private transportation, Gratuities, 2 nights Accomodation, Entry/Admission - Group of Monuments at Hampi, Entry/Admission - Royal Enclosures, Entry/Admission - Anegundi Fort, Entry/Admission - Vijaya Vittala Temple, Flights- to and fro

Exclusions: Any food / drinks not included in inclusions, Personal Expenses not included here

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Adventuresome is one stop destination for someone who is looking for a lot of adventures, incredible journeys and moments filled with awesomeness. This guys are highly skilled in what they do. I recommend Adventuresome for every outdoor one choose.

2. Hampi Heritage Tour

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Well researched and engaging tour of Hampi. The tour is divided into three main focus areas. In the first half we will cover History and Architecture of Hampi as we explore the Sacred Area. In the second half we will focus on the design of Medieval city and social lives of its residents, this as we explore the medieval Urban Core of Hampi.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fee for Coracle Boat Ride & Battery Cart , Coconut Water & Bottled Drinking Water, Pickup and Drop to your Hotel

Exclusions: ASI Entry Fee (INR 800 International Traveller, INR 50 Indian Traveller)

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A fantastic 5 days in Bangalore, Mysore and Hampi. Incredible guides with extraordinary knowledge of India’ past and current affairs. Thank you Mr. Basava, Mr. Lidin and Mr Arjun for your great hospitality and teaching.

3. Troopers Demo Tour

Troopers Basecamp, Near Stone Aquaduct Virupapura Gaddi, Anegundi-Sanapur, Road, Gangavathi, Karnataka 583234, India Hampi Troopers

Join this demo tour to help you find the perfect trail which suits your interests and level of difficulty. Hampi is a unique destination which is a pilgrim’s delight, a backpacker’s haven, a historian’s riddle and a geologist’s venture – Hampi’s got it all! We invite you to Come #Experience Hampi like #NeverBefore.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Photography Equipment Fees inside Temple

4. Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hampi (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Sree Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, River Rd, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India Yo Tours Hampi

Experience authentic Hampi on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Hampi beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Hampi has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast

5. Walk through the time in Hampi (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Sree Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, River Rd, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India Yo Tours Hampi

Experience authentic Hampi on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Hampi beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Hampi has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast

6. Hampi Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)

Delhi Gate, Collector Office Rd, Near Sub Divisional Engineer Office, Aalamgir Colony, Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431001, India Yo Tours Ahmedabad

Aurangabad is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy Maharashtrian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city., Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

7. Alternate Walk along Tungabhadra with Coracle ride (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Sree Kodandarama Temple, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India Yo Tours Hampi

Experience authentic Hampi on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Hampi beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Hampi has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast

8. Discover best of Hampi (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car from Hosapete)

Yo Tours Hampi

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Hampi and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous buildings, colorful markets and ruins of Vijayanagar Empire pilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Hampi tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful hilltop monuments, ruins of temple, markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Hanuman Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Hippie Island, Queen's Bath, Matanga Hill, Riverside Ruins and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Inclusions: Great local tips and recommendations, Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch at your own expenses, Entrance fee to any historical site

9. Highlights of Hampi (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car from Hosapete)

Yo Tours Hampi

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Hampi and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 4-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous buildings, colorful markets and ruins of Vijayanagar Empire pilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Hampi tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful hilltop monuments, ruins of temple, markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Hampi Bazaar, Queen's Bath, Matanga Hill, Riverside Ruins and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Inclusions: Great local tips and recommendations, Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch at your own expenses, Entrance fee to any historical site

10. Badami Trails (Guided Day Trip to Badami Cave Temples from Hampi)

Yo Tours Hampi

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Badami and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous buildings, temples and ruins of Chalukya Empire pilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Badami tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful hilltop monuments, ruins of temple, markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Badami Cave Temples, Bhutanatha group of temples, Agasthya Lake, remains of a 6th-century Badami fort complex, Shri Banashankari Shakti Peetham and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Inclusions: Great local tips and recommendations, Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch at your own expenses, Entrance fee to any historical site

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