Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

Karnataka · 7th century origins, expanded through Vijayanagara era (14th-16th c.) · dedicated to Shiva (as Virupaksha, consort of Pampa) · UNESCO World Heritage

Getting there

Airport

  • JSW Airport Gate 11, Sandur 25 km
  • Manglur International Airport, Badami 98.7 km

Railway station

  • Kariganuru Railway Station, Hosapete 9.5 km
  • Munirabad Huligi Railway Station, Koppal Sub-District 13.7 km

Bus stand

  • Bandiharlapur Bus Stop, Koppal 7.9 km
  • Hospet Bus Stand, Hosapete 10.1 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Hampi Utsav · Virupaksha Car Festival · Maha Shivaratri

Where to stay

  • Evolve Back, Kamalapura Palace 7.1 km
  • KSTDC Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari, Kamalapura 3.6 km
  • Hotel Malligi, Hosapete 9.8 km
  • Shambhu guest house 0.2 km
  • Gopi Guesthouse and Roof Restaurant 0.2 km
  • Rocky Guest House 0.2 km

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On the day

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