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If you have only one day in Hampi, it is still possible to see the highlights of the city.
Since the attractions are spread out I will recommend you to hire an auto for the sightseeing or rent a bicycle.
In the travel blog I will suggest you this best 1 day hampi itinerary to make the most of your visit.
These attractions will get you a taste of the quintessential Hampi experience.
This itinerary lists all the best places to visit in a day and helps you plan your backpacking trip to Hampi.
Note: Though, be warned that there will be lot of getting around as you will have to pack so many things in one day.
Also, there will be lot of temple sightseeing, so you might get saturated after a while.
But historical temples is what Hampi is known for, hence no escaping them!
Here’s the complete list of things to do in Hampi in 1 day.
To make the most of your trip follow below the Hampi Itinerary for 1 day:
Day 1:
- Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
- Hampi Bazaar
- Vittala Temple
- Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex
- Achyutharaya Temple
Hampi Itinerary Day 1
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
On the top of the Hampi 1 day itinerary is the majestic Virupaksha temple. Virupaksha temple is the most popular of all Hampi temples.
Located at a distance of around 300 m from Hampi Bus Stand, Sri Virupaksha temple, is dedicated to Shiva.
The beautiful Tungabhadra River flows behind it, and temple is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A typical visit will last for one hour.
There is no entrance fee to enter the Virupaksha temple and the temple remains open from 6 AM to 9 PM
Hampi Bazaar
Located just next to the hampi bus stand is the historical Hampi Bazaar.
Due to its proximity to other attractions, Hampi Bazaar can be easily added to your 1 Day Hampi Itinerary.
Today, this one km long strip lies in ruins, but a walk in the evening from one end to the other end is suggested.
Hampi bazaar is also known as Virupaksha Bazaar. A typical visit will last for 30 minutes.
There is no entrance fee to enter the Hampi Bazaar and the attraction remains open all through the day.
Vittala Temple
One of the best things to do in Hampi and a must to visit attraction is the historic Vittala temple.
The temple is famous for its stone chariot. Visiting Vittala temple is a must for every 1 day hampi itinerary.
A typical visit will last for 1.5 hour.
There is an entrance fee of 10 INR for Indian nationals to enter the Vittala temple and the temple remains open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex
The next top attraction to be added to your Hampi 1 day trip is Hemakuta hill temple complex.
Hemakuta meaning golden hillock lies next to the Virupaksha temple.
Come here to watch a golden sunset over the boulder mountain tops of Hampi.
The views of Virupaksha temple and Hampi Bazaar are excellent as well.
A typical visit will last for couple of hours. There is no entrance fee to enter the temple complex and the complex remains open till 05:30 in the evening.
Achyutharaya Temple
Standing tall telling the story of the golden days of Hampi is the Achyutharaya Temple.
The beautiful temple was constructed under the reign of King Achyuta Deva Raya.
The temple is located at about 1 km from Hampi Bus Stand. If you are not short of time, do add it to your 1 Day Hampi Itinerary.
A typical visit will last for 30 minutes.
There is no entrance fee to enter the Achyutharaya temple and the temple remains till 05:30 in the evening.
Conclusion
To conclude, Hampi in a One Day Trip is very much possible though you have to stick with top attractions.
Also, I recommend renting a Bicycle or hiring an autorickshaw to get around Hampi. Bicycle will cost you around 100-200 INR per day.
Though, it can be little challenging to cycle around as the area is hilly. But if you are reasonably fit you will be just fine.
On the other hand hiring a tuk-tuk to go around the above mentioned attractions will cost you about 400-500.
Do remember to negotiate as the tuk-tuk drivers are known to quote exorbitant prices.
Hope you found this One Day Hampi Itinerary useful, if so, please do leave a comment on this blog post.
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