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Hampi: A 5-Day Adventure in Karnataka

Smitha Krishnamurthy

12 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Hampi, Karnataka, India. Explore ancient temples, climb boulders, and witness breathtaking sunsets in this captivating destination.

Trip to Hampi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$20

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$ 2

Anjanadri Hill

Hill said to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, with 575 steps leading to a temple & vast views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Golden Boulders Climbing & Adventure Shop Hampi

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

41 - 50 min

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Directions

Shri Achyutaraaya Swami Temple

Striking 16th-century temple ruins with ornamental details, carvings & sculpted pillars.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

Day 2

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$40

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$ 3

Shree Vijaya Vitthala Temple

Ruins of a temple known for creative architecture such as a moving stone chariot & musical pillars.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Nandi

Massive monolithic sculpture of a bull, set in a 2-story pavilion framed by huge boulders.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Pushkarani

Sri Krishna Temple’s 16th-century sacred water reservoir for religious rituals & functions.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

43 - 52 min

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Directions

Virupapura Gaddi

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

Day 3

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$25

Matanga Hill

Peak with hiking trails leading to a popular lookout for watching sunrises & sunsets.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Kadalekalu Ganesha

Historic temple featuring elaborate carvings & an enormous sculpture of Lord Ganesha.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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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$5

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Shree Badavilinga Gudi

Ancient temple featuring a shrine & pedestal with a Hindu linga, surrounded by a pool of water.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

Day 4

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$45

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$ 2

Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

A UNESCO Heritage Site, this 7th-century Hindu temple has a gateway tower, courtyards & dining hall.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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Directions

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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$5

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hampi Shri Krishna Swami Temple

16th-century temple ruins with elaborately carved stone pillars & towers & a sacred water tank.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Elephant Stables

Indo-Islamic style structure used as the stables for the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 5

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$30

Underground Shiva Temple

Remains of a 14th-century Hindu temple built below ground level with pillared halls & a courtyard.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hazara Raama Temple

15th-century Hindu temple with intricate carvings depicting animals, deities & people.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Stepped Tank

Intricate stepped tiers surround this ceremonial reservoir at the royal Enclosure of Hampi.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Lotus Mahal

Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens, arches & elaborate carvings.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Zanana Enclosure

Royal women once lived in this historic, architecturally notable walled compound a serene setting.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$5

Budget breakdown: $166 In total

Activities & Food:$160

Transport:$6