Guidebook for Hampi
Food Scene
Good place for food and drinks surrounded by the beautiful boulders
7 locals recommend
hidden place restaurent
Good place for food and drinks surrounded by the beautiful boulders
Good food, very relaxed atmosphere with stunning river view
8 locals recommend
Laughing buddha restaurant hampi
Main roadGood food, very relaxed atmosphere with stunning river view
Sightseeing
Anegundi :
Anegundi was the ancient capital city of Hampi.
Points of interest in Anegundi:
1) Ranganatha temple
2) Gagan Mahal (Queens Palace)
3) Banana fiber craft shop
4) Chintamani temple with a lovely river view
5) Huchappanayya Mantapa
6) ATM
7) Tulasi garden; local Indian vegetarian restaurant where the food is served on banana leaves
8) Petrol station located outside of Anegundi village
9) Government hospital
9 locals recommend
Anegundi
Anegundi :
Anegundi was the ancient capital city of Hampi.
Points of interest in Anegundi:
1) Ranganatha temple
2) Gagan Mahal (Queens Palace)
3) Banana fiber craft shop
4) Chintamani temple with a lovely river view
5) Huchappanayya Mantapa
6) ATM
7) Tulasi garden; local Indian vegetarian restaurant where the food is served on banana leaves
8) Petrol station located outside of Anegundi village
9) Government hospital
Hanuman temple on top of the Anjanadri Hill with a beautiful 360 degree view of Hampi and surroundings. Perfect spot for sunrise or sunset
Anjaneya Hill
Hanuman Temple TrailHanuman temple on top of the Anjanadri Hill with a beautiful 360 degree view of Hampi and surroundings. Perfect spot for sunrise or sunset
Pampa Sarovar
This is the temple of Laxmi the god of good luck and fortune.
Durga is the form of mother goddess in Shaktism. She is also called Renu or Renuga, which means "wife of lord Shiva (or) mother of universe". There are many incarnations of Durga in Shaktism and nine appellations: Skandamata, Kushmanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Katyayani, Chandraghanta and Siddhidatri. Behind the temple, just 10 mins walk up the mountain you will see beautiful views. Once you reach the summit there is a cave which has a cobra house. Ask a local guide to accompany you.
10 locals recommend
Durga Temple
Durga is the form of mother goddess in Shaktism. She is also called Renu or Renuga, which means "wife of lord Shiva (or) mother of universe". There are many incarnations of Durga in Shaktism and nine appellations: Skandamata, Kushmanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Katyayani, Chandraghanta and Siddhidatri. Behind the temple, just 10 mins walk up the mountain you will see beautiful views. Once you reach the summit there is a cave which has a cobra house. Ask a local guide to accompany you.
Parks & Nature
This lake is an ideal spot for swimming, surrounded by beautiful ancient boulders and lovely views. Great spot for sunset too.
11 locals recommend
Sanapur Lake
Unnamed RdThis lake is an ideal spot for swimming, surrounded by beautiful ancient boulders and lovely views. Great spot for sunset too.
Arts & Culture
Banana fiber craft shop where local women make all sort of products made from dried banana leaves
8 locals recommend
The Kishkinda Trust
Banana fiber craft shop where local women make all sort of products made from dried banana leaves
Shopping
On Hampi Island in the main street you will find all kind of authentic Indian products (jewellery, leather bags and clothing)
Opposite Mowgli guesthouse there is a super market where you can buy all your essentials plus fresh fruit. There are also many fruit stalls in the street.
7 locals recommend
Hampi Resorts
Huligi - Gangavathi RoadOn Hampi Island in the main street you will find all kind of authentic Indian products (jewellery, leather bags and clothing)
Opposite Mowgli guesthouse there is a super market where you can buy all your essentials plus fresh fruit. There are also many fruit stalls in the street.
Entertainment & Activities
Many movie theaters located in Hospet showing all different kind of movies from Bollywood till Tollywood
7 locals recommend
Meer Alam Cinema (sai Exhibitors)
Takka StreetMany movie theaters located in Hospet showing all different kind of movies from Bollywood till Tollywood
Many movie theaters located in Gangavathi showing all different kind of movies from Bollywood till Tollywood
7 locals recommend
Gangavathi
Many movie theaters located in Gangavathi showing all different kind of movies from Bollywood till Tollywood
Climbing shop for rock climbing courses and hiking. Rental of crash pads and climbing gear (shoes)
7 locals recommend
Tom & Jerry climbing shop.
Huligi - Gangavathi RoadClimbing shop for rock climbing courses and hiking. Rental of crash pads and climbing gear (shoes)
Getting Around
Bus station located in Gangavathi for local buses and to go to other places in India (Hyderabad, Bangalore etc).
Gangavati Bus Station
Bus station located in Gangavathi for local buses and to go to other places in India (Hyderabad, Bangalore etc).
In Hospet you will find a railway station and a bus station to go to all different places in India (Goa, Pune, Mumbai etc.)
Hosapete Junction station
In Hospet you will find a railway station and a bus station to go to all different places in India (Goa, Pune, Mumbai etc.)
Next to Hema guesthouse on Hampi Island you will find a bike and bicycle rental shop.
Hema Guest House
Next to Hema guesthouse on Hampi Island you will find a bike and bicycle rental shop.