Hampi — Hampi / Karnataka, India - Shrine on Hemakuta Hill with view on Virupaksha Temple
UNESCO ruins among boulders

Hampi

The ruins of the Vijayanagara capital scattered across a surreal boulder landscape — temples, bazaars and royal enclosures.

Day trip / weekend trip · Vijayanagara, Karnataka

About Hampi

The ruins of the Vijayanagara capital scattered across a surreal boulder landscape — temples, bazaars and royal enclosures. Give it at least two nights; many travellers go by overnight train or bus.

Good to know

  • Why go: UNESCO ruins among boulders.
  • Best time: Oct–Feb.
  • Good for: heritage, unesco, adventure, scenic.
  • Tip: Check road, rail and forest-department rules before you go, especially in the monsoon, and start early.

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Questions

Hampi: quick answers.

Where is Hampi?

Hampi is in Vijayanagara, Karnataka. Distance from Panaji: ~330 km · ~7–8 h.

When is the best time to visit Hampi?

Oct–Feb.

How expensive is Hampi?

GoaPlace rates it Mid-range (₹₹). Prices change with the season; confirm locally before you go.