Hampi, the UNESCO capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, is a surreal landscape of ancient temples and giant boulders beside the Tungabhadra River. Explore by bicycle, climb Matanga Hill for sunrise, and relax in Virupapur Gaddi. October to February is best.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: July, August, September.
How long to stay
2–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 17h from the US East Coast, 10h from Europe, 2h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Rent a bicycle or scooter; distances between ruins are wide.
- Start at sunrise to avoid midday heat.
- Respect temple customs and cover knees and shoulders.
Plan a trip to Hampi
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