Virupaksha Temple–Vittala Temple Complex–Narasimha–Sister Stone–Palace Complex–Kamalapuram Just up from Hampi Bazaar bus-stand, you’ll find Virupaksha Temple, the only sacred complex in Hampi still ‘living’ (still in worship). Dedicated to Virupaksha, an aspect of Shiva, it has two main courts, each ...

Hospet, 13 km (8 miles) from Hampi, is the popular base for travellers. It has better food and accommodation, and offers frequent buses (Rsl) to Hampi Bazaar and Kamalapuram, the two main entry points to the ruins. From either point, ...

About 190 km (119 miles) east of Belgaum and 350 km (219 miles) north of Bangalore lie the ruins of Hampi, once the greatest of all medieval Hindu capitals. Founded in 1336 by two local princes, Hari Hara and Bukka, ...