Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra. It homes the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, which is believed to have existed during the 14th century.
Set amidst paddy and banana plantation, Hampi is an important tourist destination especially for the folks having an interest in history, art, and culture. If you are planning a trip to Hampi and seeking travel options to reach this amazing site, here are some suggestions.
Reaching Hampi via airways
There is no direct airport at Hampi. The nearest airport to Hampi is the Hubli domestic airport, which is at a distance of about 144 kilometers. You can easily get a taxi from Hubli airport to reach Hampi.
Alternatively, you can land at the Sambra airport located at Belgaum district of Karnataka, which is about 216 kilometers away. Hampi is an important tourist spot and hence the taxi operators readily take a trip here for one-way travel.
Reaching Hampi via railways
If you are planning to reach Hampi by trains, then you can halt at either of these two stations- Hospet station or Kariganur railway station. Both the stations are within 12 kilometers radius from Hampi.
From these stations, you can grab a private taxi or local rickshaw to reach your stay/ destination.
Reaching Hampi via road
There are regular buses from major cities of India to Hampi. Also, the road network is well connected, so you can also opt for self-driving or riding a private cab to reach Hampi. Hampi has a moderate climate during winter and monsoon and hot summer. You can plan your trip keeping the weather in mind for a comfortable journey and sightseeing.
Please note, the natives mostly speak Kannada, the regional language of Karnataka, hence you might feel it a bit difficult to communicate while using public transportation.
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