(+) impressive ruins set amidst rocky hills (+) good architecture and river side setting at the Vijay Vittala Temple Complex (+) congi ride in the tungabhadra river (+) colourful ambience on the virapur gadde side with cute cottages, souvenir shops and restaurants - quite atmospheric, popular with western tourists. (-) very hot, dusty and uncomfortable for most part of the... More

never forget to visit hampi and anegundi, memorable temples, ruins statues, tells story of how the kingdom became ruins, Anegundi is old dynosty of vijayanagar empire, there many temple are durga temple, fort, famous pampa sarowar, lord hanuman birth place anjanadri hill, 64 pillers mantap indicate expert in 64 type of studies. More

An amazing lost city amid strangely shaped boulders. Definitely a a sacred energy to this ancient place. More

Must visit but be careful of the river banks which is very dirty. Great place to vist otherwise. The ruins are kept in good condition and road connectivity is nice. Geologists and historian will find this place fascinating More

Most of the reviewers have covered the key elements. A wonderful and sometimes overwhelming introduction to historical Indian architectural magnificence and planning. Looking at Mumbai or Delhi today, one only has to wonder what happened.......! Same for the pyramids I suppose. Anyway, A guide is MUST. Do your homework before hand. Plan with the guide when you meet them to... More

I visited Hampi from Goa, and as there were no trains available hired a driver for a couple of days. So glad I did as it enabled me to see the countryside and the villages and how the majority of people live and travel outside the major cities. Glad I was not driving...overturned vehicles as they were over laden with... More

Excellent spot to learn more about the culture in India. Just to see the highlights of the highlights takes you easily 1 day. A tour guide is recommended if you like to relax and walk around instead of reading travel guidebooks :-). More

Hampi is right up there as the place to be visited in India. What can a person ask for - Beautiful landscapes, sceneries, Temples, Splendor of Ruins, Restaurants, food, Adventure, hiking and climbing options, Cave exploration, History & Antiquity, great stays and lazing around....You get all these things here. The largest open air museum in the world is one true... More

Great world heritage site. Must for every indian who is proud of India and its past. They are now re-doing many places, particularly bazaar street that was heavily encroached by commercial establishments. Tourist information center near Virupaksha temple was very helpful. More