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What to see in Hampi
The ruins of the Vijayanagara capital among hills of giant boulders: temples, bazaars and a stone chariot, a World Heritage Site.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from October to May
Hampi highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Virupaksha Temple
Still in use.
- Vittala Temple
With the stone chariot.
- Hampi Bazaar
A street of columns.
- Matanga Hill
Sunrise over the boulders.
- Royal Enclosure
With the Lotus Mahal and the elephant stables.
Day trips from Hampi
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Hampi
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Hampi are from October to May. If you can, avoid July, August (monsoon).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to September
Monsoon
From June to September it rains heavily, especially in Kerala, Goa and Mumbai; roads get cut off and trains run late.
What to do: If you travel then, Rajasthan gets less rain, and Ladakh is at its best.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the dhaba. The dishes you can’t miss are in the India guide.
Frequently asked questions about Hampi
What to see in Hampi?
Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Matanga Hill and Royal Enclosure.
What to see in Hampi in one day?
Don’t miss Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Matanga Hill and Royal Enclosure. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Hampi?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Hampi are from October to May. If you can, avoid July, August (monsoon).
What day trips can you take from Hampi?
Hampi with a guide and Hampi by bike.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.