Hampi Inn
Hotel
Days 1–3
Hampi: Ruins and River - 4 Days (Virupaksha, Hemakuta, Vittala Temple, Matanga Hill & Anegundi)
Four days among sixteen hundred monuments and world-class granite. Four days with a licensed ASI guide, a river-side guesthouse in Anegundi and both sunrise walks led.
The Monsoon Ledger
Runs this trip
Walking / cultural tour
Four days among sixteen hundred monuments and world-class granite
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Virupaksha TempleVirupaksha has been in continuous worship since the seventh century, which makes it older than the empire that built everything around it. Matanga HillThe Vittala pillars ring when struck, which is why they are now roped off. Vittala TempleMatanga at sunrise shows you the scale of the place in one look.
Itinerary
Virupaksha has been in continuous worship since the seventh century, which makes it older than the empire that built everything around it.
Hampi, Virupaksha, HemakutaHow the day runs
- 1 hrsFrom Hosapete station into the ruins
- 5:00 PM — Hemakuta hill for the sunset over the boulders
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationHampi Inn
Included Activities
- Station pickup
- Guesthouse night
- Guided evening walk
LANDMARKS Virupaksha Temple Hampi Bazaar Hemakuta Hill Start point Hampi, Hospet (Hosapete) Junction, Karnataka 06:00 - 10:00The Vittala pillars ring when struck, which is why they are now roped off. Matanga at sunrise shows you the scale of the place in one look.
Hampi, Vittala Temple, Matanga HillHow the day runs
- 1 hrs5:45 AM — up for sunrise over the whole site
- 1 hrs9:00 AM — the stone chariot and the pillared hall
- 3:00 PM — the royal enclosure, the elephant stables, the lotus mahal
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationHampi Inn
Included Activities
- Archaeological Survey combined ticket
- Licensed guide
- Guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Matanga Hill Vittala Temple Stone Chariot Elephant Stables Lotus Mahal Anegundi is older than Hampi and quieter. The granite here is world-class bouldering and people come for that alone.
Hampi, Anegundi, Sanapur LakeHow the day runs
- 0 hrs8:00 AM — the coracle across the river
- 3 hrs9:30 AM — the older settlement and the lake
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationHampi Inn
Included Activities
- Coracle crossing
- Guided walk
- Guesthouse night
Optional Activities
- Bouldering session with a local guide and crash pads
LANDMARKS Anegundi Sanapur Lake Anjanadri Hill The riverside path from Virupaksha to Vittala is the best hour of the trip and almost nobody walks it.
HampiHow the day runs
- 6:00 AM — the riverside ruins path before the heat
- 1 hrs1:00 PM — back to Hosapete
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Transfer to Hosapete station
- Day 1Station pickup
- Day 1Guesthouse night
- Day 1Guided evening walk
- Day 2Archaeological Survey combined ticket
- Day 2Licensed guide
- Day 3Coracle crossing
- Day 3Guided walk
- Day 3Bouldering session with a local guide and crash padsCosts extra
- Day 4Transfer to Hosapete station
- Day 1 · 3 nightsHampi Inn
- Day 1Hampi to HampiFrom Hosapete station into the ruins
- Day 2Matanga Hill to Vittala Temple9:00 AM — the stone chariot and the pillared hall
- Day 4Hampi to Hampi1:00 PM — back to Hosapete
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
What you'll eat
3 breakfasts and 1 dinner across 4 days, at the lodges you sleep in. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 4.
- DinnerServed on day 1
- BreakfastServed on days 2–4
4 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.7/5
Based on 18 reviews
Review summary
Food4.1/5
Guide4.6/5
Itinerary4.6/5
Transport4.4/5
Accommodation4.6/5
Tour operator4.4/5
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Sameer Khan – Delhi2025-11-20 · Verified booking
Karnataka done well. The itinerary had room to breathe. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested. The team read the group well and adjusted without making a thing of it. Solid operator.
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Nina Hoffmann – Toronto2025-11-20 · Verified booking
Well paced over 4 days with enough free time to not feel herded.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Priya Nair – Pune2025-11-20 · Verified booking
Everything was arranged properly — transfers, entries, all of it. Rooms were comfortable and the locations meant we could walk most evenings. Solid operator.
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Marc Dubois – Amsterdam2025-11-20 · Verified booking
Karnataka done well. The itinerary had room to breathe. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested. Simple food, well made, and enough of it. Recommended.
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Daniel Okafor – Amsterdam2025-11-20 · Verified booking
Too much time on the coach and not enough at the places we'd come for. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Sneha Kulkarni – Lucknow2025-10-04 · Verified booking
Everything was arranged properly — transfers, entries, all of it. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested.
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Daniel Okafor – Auckland2025-10-04 · Verified booking
Everything was arranged properly — transfers, entries, all of it. Hotels were clean and central, which saved a lot of time. Meals were good throughout and the vegetarian options weren't an afterthought. Solid operator.
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Rahul Menon – Lucknow2025-10-04 · Verified booking
Well paced over 4 days with enough free time to not feel herded. No complaints about any of the hotels — all of them well placed. The team read the group well and adjusted without making a thing of it. Good value for what's included.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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