Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Hospet in the Karnataka .


Hampi is charismatic even in its ruined state. It attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Vast stretches of boulder-strewn hills make the backdrop of Hampi unique.

Dotted around the hills and valleys are 500 plus monuments. Among them are beautiful temples, basements of palaces, remains of aquatic structures, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions, royal platforms, treasury buildings.., the list is practically endless. Hampi is a backpackers paradise, the same way the pilgrims delight.

In Hampi at every turn there is a surprise. Every monument hides more than what they reveal. As an open museum, Hampi has numerous popular (100 plus!) locations visitors throng.

This website on Hampi is cobbled with a range of information on Hampi: descriptions & photo album of various monuments ; Hampi ruin maps that you can print; travel details ; tips for your Hampi trip ; hotel locations , itinerary plan and so on…