10 Free Things to do in Hampi That You Shouldn't Miss

May 17, 2022 Natalie Tallman

The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi remains an essential religious hub, housing the Virupaksha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Hemakuta Hill, Big Shivlinga and Vithala temples. The architectural ruins of Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rock-climbing enthusiasts will adore Hampi, considered the bouldering capital of India, and the city’s rocky landscape, dotted with ancient temple ruins, makes for a unique climbing experience.
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1. Group of Monuments at Hampi

Southern Bank of the River Tungabhadra, Hampi 583239 India
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Group of Monuments at Hampi

Reviewed By abhimanasu - Mandya, India

Hampi is a beautiful and hoistoric place in India there is someny things to see most are templs which are build in year back.Hampi is a magnificent city of ruins, located besides the Tungabhadra river in the state of Karnataka. It is about 352 kms from Bangalore. But heavy crowded places during december as many schools are orgainizing trips to hampi as as historical place.

2. Rock Painting 1500 BC

From SH130 via Unnamed Road towards Chikrampur Commonly called Cave painting, Hampi 583234 India +91 99860 50416 http://petroglyphrockart.blogspot.in/2015/11/14.html
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Rock Painting 1500 BC

3. Achyutaraya Temple

Courtesans St., Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/achyuta-rayas-temple
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Achyutaraya Temple

Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States

Very big temple complex with beautifully preserved carvings and construction. On the right side as you go on, there is a small platform which leads to the Matanga Hill steps. It is an easier route then the steps that are straight down the street from the Virupaksha Temple.

4. Balakrishna Temple

Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/krishna-temple
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Balakrishna Temple

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Balakrishna Temple is one of the best temples of the Hampi archeological complex. As soon as you enter the temple grounds, the tower just strikes you as an impressive work of art with numerous carvings depicting the many incarnations of Vishnu. The interiors of the temple also has a series of very striking colonnades where many of the columns are richly decorated too. It’s a pity there is restoration work ongoing at this temple, but it’s still worth it for what you can see.

5. Shivlinga

Nr. Badavilinga Temple, Hampi 583239 India
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Shivlinga

Reviewed By Bhavin-joshi - Mumbai, India

The monolith Shivling and Ugra Narsimha are housed next to each other, There is a priest who performs daily rituals like puja and aarti.

6. Kodanda Rama Temple

At the end of the Virupaksha Bazaar, Hampi India
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Kodanda Rama Temple

7. Statue of Ugra Narsimha

Temple Complex, Hampi India +91 99860 50416 http://hampi.in/lakshmi-narasimha-temple
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Statue of Ugra Narsimha

Reviewed By 957adityan

The Ugra Narasimha Statue is an image of Lord Narasimha, Lord Narasimha in the half man and half lion incarnation. Ugra means Angry before killing Asura This statue so beautifully Stone Carved with Huge Size. Easily possible to visit takes 15-20min locatable from road as well.

8. Monkey Temple

Anjenaya Hill, Hampi India
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Monkey Temple

Reviewed By hafi9876 - Bengaluru, India

Mesmerizing place to watch sunset or sunrise..once you are at the top you will see lush green paddy fields along with coconut tress which just add on the beauty of the place. The stretches of tungabhadra river flowing around just creates a fairytale kind of scenery.

9. Matanga Hill

Hampi 583239 India
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Matanga Hill

Reviewed By shubhitraveler - Bangalore District, India

Visited Hill for sunset view. We parked our can near Hampi Bus stand and strolled towards hills which is 10 mins walk from the car parking. Started climbing hill up and reached to the top in just 25 minutes. The climbing hill isn’t very safe as the boulders are little curvy, slippery and there is nothing to hold for support. Don’t forget to carry water and a torch with you. View from the hilltop is breath taking. You can get a 360 degree surreal view of Hampi displaying Virupaksha temple, Hampi Bazaar, Boulders scattered to the places on one side and green paddy fields, Anjaneya Hills on the other side of the Tungabhadra river.

10. Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex

Centre Of The City, Hampi India +91 99676 99289 http://adventureforever.in/backpacking-trip-mystical-hampi/
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Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex

Reviewed By kaushalkayal - Bengaluru, India

A gentle climb leads to an absolute treat. Amongst the impossibly perched boulders, is a sunset view that soothes the soul. Gentle hymns from the Virupaksha temple below waft over the hills & while you wait for the sun to drown in the horizon, there is just a sense of stillness, peace & fulfilment...!

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