Heritage Tours in Hampi

The destinations you visit are more than what meets the eye. The stories of how the place came about, from the generations that made this area their home, to the architecture that reveals the tastes of our ancestors and its impact on our own culture and way of life, can give you a different perspective on your travels. Hampi is an iconic heritage site located on the Tungabhadra River and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to it comprising of around 1,600 surviving remnants of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Tired of relying on Google search results or outdated guidebooks? The heritage tours in Hampi takes you through the rich history of the region as you visit iconic monuments, temples, palaces and more, during your visit to this beautiful historical site. Watch history come to life on one of the heritage tours in Hampi under the guidance of expert storytellers to give you an educative experience amidst the ruins.

Take your pick from our line-up of heritage tours in Hampi and immerse yourself in history with our experts!

Hampi

Evolve Back, Hampi - Hiking & Kid-friendly - Book Now | Avathi

25,000

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Tirumalapur, Karnataka

Hampi’s Feathers Resort

₹ 5,745

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Bandiharlapur

Hampi’s Whiskers Resort

₹ 3,584

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Hampi

Evolve Back, Hampi - Hiking & Kid-friendly - Book Now | Avathi

25,000

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Tirumalapur, Karnataka

Hampi’s Feathers Resort

₹ 5,745

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Bandiharlapur

Hampi’s Whiskers Resort

₹ 3,584

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Hampi is home to many beautiful monuments, palaces, pillars, water structures and temples. Just gazing at one of these ruins brings back an image of a glorious, thriving empire that once existed many years ago.
When choosing your heritage tour, don’t forget to drop by these iconic heritage sites that channel the very best Hampi has to offer.

Hemakuta Group of Temples

A cluster of stone temples located at the top of Hemakuta Hill, these religious spots of worship are some of the oldest shrines in Hampi. Some of these temples were constructed in the 9th and 4th century and thus may belong to an era that predates the Vijayanagara Empire. When...

Lotus Mahal

An example of Indo-Islamic style of architecture, the Lotus Mahal was once reserved for the royal women of the Vijayanagara Empire and was also used by King Krishnadevaraya as a council chamber to meet with his ministers. Lotus Mahal is well known for not suffering any major damage during the...

Vijaya Vittala Temple

One of the most extravagant architectural masterpieces in Hampi, the Vijaya Vittala Temple is constructed with a spacious campus, compound walls and enchanting gateway towers. The temple was named after the Lord Vishnu and its clear from this religious structure that this god was worshipped throughout the city as inferred...

Virupaksha Temple

At the top of our list is the popular Virupaksha Temple. The main centre of pilgrimage, Virupaksha is considered to be the most sacred temple amongst the ruins at Hampi and is still used for worship by religious followers. The main temple features a sanctum, three ante chambers and halls...

Hemakuta Group of Temples

Lotus Mahal

Vijaya Vittala Temple

Virupaksha Temple

Sightseeing in Hampi

History lovers, trekkers and rock climbers all find something to love in this beautiful testament to India’s rich and glorious past. Hampi, located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River was once the capital of the majestic, influential Vijayanagara Empire and during 1500 CE, was the richest city in India at the time. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi sprawls across an awe-inspiring 4,100 hectares and has around 1,600 remains of the last great Hindu kingdom situated in South India.

When it comes to sightseeing in Hampi, there is plenty to see, with spectacular monuments that have withstood the passage of time and still stand tall and proud, inviting you to examine its artwork and inscriptions. The Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal and Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple are all iconic structures that will give you a satisfying peek into the past.

Don’t forget to take a break from visiting the monuments to drop by the local bazaars and eateries that dot the ancient city. Sightseeing in Hampi isn’t complete without immersing yourself in its culture. The Hampi Bazaar spreads across two different roadsides and sells a variety of clothes, spices, sculptures and souvenirs that can be carried home as mementoes of this holiday.

Scroll through this page and discover the top sightseeing in places along with bits of trivia that will fuel your interest to visit them!