Overview
Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th–16th centuries and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Temples, royal enclosures and bazaars lie scattered across a striking landscape of giant boulders along the Tungabhadra river, making it one of India’s most memorable heritage destinations.
District
Vijayanagara
Best time to visit
October to February
Distance from Bengaluru
About 340 km
Nearest railway station
Hosapete (13 km)
Known for
UNESCO heritage, temples, boulder landscapes
