Hampi — view 1 of 4
Karnataka, India
Hampi
Hampi's boulder-strewn landscape is scattered with the ruins of the 14th-century Vijayanagara Empire — temples, stepped tanks, and stone chariots best explored slowly, ideally by bicycle, across two full days.
Ideal duration
2 nights
Best time
October to February, avoiding the extreme summer heat.
Starting from
₹10,400
Trip Highlights
- Virupaksha Temple and the stone chariot at Vittala Temple
- Sunset from Matanga Hill or Hemakuta Hill
- Coracle ride across the Tungabhadra River
- Bicycle or scooter tour through the boulder landscape
A fair amount, plus some climbing over boulders and steps — comfortable footwear matters more here than at most heritage sites.