Hampi, Karnataka

Monuments of Hampi

75 places — temples, ruins, hills and bazaars — with their history, opening hours, entry fees and where they are.

Must see 6

The places Hampi is known for. With one day here, start with these.

1
Temple
Virupaksha Temple
Worshipped every day since the 7th century, and still Hampi's beating heart
About 1 h 15 min · ₹50 entry
2
Temple
Vittala Temple
The 56 musical pillars and the Stone Chariot, Hampi's best-known sight
About 1 h 30 min · ₹40 for Indians · ₹600 for foreign visitors
3
Monument
Stone Chariot
The stone shrine printed on the ₹50 note
About 20 minutes · ₹40 for Indians · ₹600 for foreign visitors
4
Palace
Lotus Mahal
Hampi's most photographed palace, with arches that open like a lotus
About 30 minutes · ₹40 for Indians · ₹600 for foreign visitors
5
Monument
Lakshmi Narasimha
Hampi's largest statue, 6.7 m tall, carved from one boulder
About 25 minutes · Free entry
6
Temple
Hazara Rama Temple
The king's own temple, with the Ramayana carved all round its walls
About 45 minutes · Free entry

Also famous 24

Next on most visitors' lists, in order.

Quieter corners 45

Fewer people, still worth a stop if you have time.

How the order is made: the places named in Hampi's UNESCO listing, the ones behind the ASI ticket, the Stone Chariot on the ₹50 note, and what guidebooks put first. Nobody publishes visitor counts for each monument.