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10 Days in Hampi: Uncover Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Hitesh Rane

Hitesh Rane

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Hampi, Karnataka, India. Discover ancient temples, breathtaking viewpoints, and hidden gems. Indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Trip to Hampi

Day 1Monkey Business and Riverside Delights
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$26

Funky monkey
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Nandi
Massive monolithic sculpture of a bull, set in a 2-story pavilion framed by huge boulders.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Sri Hanuman Temple
Hindu temple accessed by climbing hundreds of steps, known for a rock carving of Lord Hanuman.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Shri Achyutaraaya Swami Temple
Striking 16th-century temple ruins with ornamental details, carvings & sculpted pillars.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
8 - 12 min

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Shivamoon River View Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Sunrise Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
Day 2Cafes, Hills, and a Stone Chariot
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$32

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$ 3

Ever Green Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
19 - 23 min

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Anjanadri Hill
Hill said to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, with 575 steps leading to a temple & vast views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
38 - 46 min

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Stone Chariot - Hampi
Ornate carving of a divine, Hindu vehicle situated on the grounds of the Vijaya Vitthala Temple.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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Varsha
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
43 - 52 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 3Temple Hopping and Sunset Bliss
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$35

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$ 2

Chill Out
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
23 - 28 min

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Shree Vijaya Vitthala Temple
Ruins of a temple known for creative architecture such as a moving stone chariot & musical pillars.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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King’s Balance
15th-century stone scale that supposedly weighed the king against gold that he gave to the priests.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
43 - 52 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Bamboo Dining and Hilltop Serenity
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$24

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$ 2

Chill Out In Bamboo Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
41 - 50 min

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Pampa Sarovar
A sacred place for Hindus, this lake with seasonal floating lotus blossoms houses a vintage shrine.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
40 - 48 min

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Matanga Hill
Peak with hiking trails leading to a popular lookout for watching sunrises & sunsets.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Sunrise Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
Day 5Mango Trees, Ganesha, and Rooftop Views
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$14

Mango Tree
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
10 - 15 min

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Hampi Shri Krishna Swami Temple
16th-century temple ruins with elaborately carved stone pillars & towers & a sacred water tank.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Saasivekaalu Ganesha
This temple is an open pavilion with a statue of the Hindu god Ganesha carved from a single rock.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Hemakuta Hill Temple
Numerous ancient temple structures sit atop this hillside known for its ruins & striking panoramas.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Ganesh Roof Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
6 - 9 min

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Sudha Rooftop Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 6Rose Gardens, Enclosures, and Tamarind Trees
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$26

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$ 2

Ravi's Rose Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Kadalekalu Ganesha
Historic temple featuring elaborate carvings & an enormous sculpture of Lord Ganesha.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Sunset point - Hemakuta Gudda
Scenic point overlooking nearby temples & offering views of distant mountains & sunsets.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Shree Badavilinga Gudi
Ancient temple featuring a shrine & pedestal with a Hindu linga, surrounded by a pool of water.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
9 - 11 min

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Zanana Enclosure
Royal women once lived in this historic, architecturally notable walled compound a serene setting.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Mayura Bhuvaneswari
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
Day 7Royal Baths, Underground Temples, and Paradise
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$37

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$ 2

Mayura Bhuvaneswari
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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Elephant Stables
Indo-Islamic style structure used as the stables for the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
11 - 16 min

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Queen's Bathhouse
Ruins of an ornate, historic bathing chamber used by the king & his wives, with an outdoor pool.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Stepped Tank
Intricate stepped tiers surround this ceremonial reservoir at the royal Enclosure of Hampi.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
14 - 21 min

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Underground Shiva Temple
Remains of a 14th-century Hindu temple built below ground level with pillared halls & a courtyard.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
5 - 6 min

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Hampi Paradise Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
14 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 8Temples, Palaces, and Gastronomic Delights
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$32

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$ 2

Mayura Bhuvaneswari
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
7 - 9 min

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Hazara Raama Temple
15th-century Hindu temple with intricate carvings depicting animals, deities & people.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Lotus Mahal
Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens, arches & elaborate carvings.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
9 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 9Sloth Bears, Sacred Temples, and Rooftop Feasts
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$47

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$ 2

Mayura Bhuvaneswari
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
Set atop a forest, this sprawling sanctuary provides public tours & up-close views of sloth bears.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
18 - 22 min

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Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
A UNESCO Heritage Site, this 7th-century Hindu temple has a gateway tower, courtyards & dining hall.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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Sudha Rooftop Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 10Archeological Wonders and Farewell Feasts
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$26

Ravi's Rose Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Hampi Archeological Ruins
Ancient ruins are the focus of this UNESCO site featuring the remains of a grand 14th-century city.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Prince Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $308 In total

Activities & Food:$297
Transport:$12