Hampi: One day trip planner

Hampi is an ancient village in the Karnataka state of India. Located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra, Hampi was once the kingdom of Vijayanagara, now only the ruins are left.

If you have only a day’s time to spend in Hampi, you can visit the following sites.

Vijaya Vittala Temple

It is the ruins of a chariot shaped Hindu temple. People believe that during its time, the chariot wheels used to move. It has musical pillars, which when tapped gently produces musical notes.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Queen’s bath, 20 minutes drive

Queen’s bath

It is a huge bathing chamber used by the king and his wives. It is enclosed with four walls and uncovered ceiling.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Visiting time: 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Hazara Rama Temple, 10 minutes walk

Hazara Rama Temple

It is a temple built during the 15th-century within the same kingdom.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Zenana Enclosure, 5 minutes walk

Zenana Enclosure

It was the walled compound for the royal women.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Lotus Mahal, 5 minutes walk

Lotus Mahal

It is a stone palace with tranquil gardens and arches depicting the shape of a lotus.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Elephant Stable, 5 minutes walk

Elephant Stable

It was a stable for pet elephants of the kingdom built in the Indo-Islamic style of architecture.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Hemakuta Hill Temple, 15 minutes drive

Hemakuta Hill Temple

It is a temple complex built on a hilltop. It is a picturesque location for photography and shooting.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Virupaksha Temple, 10 minutes walk

Virupaksha Temple

It is the icon of Hampi and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built during the 7th century.

Address: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also rent a car in Hampi for sightseeing and onward journey.

Route plan

Useful Links-

5 amazing getaways from Hampi

How to reach Hampi

What is special about the Hampi group of monuments