Historic Site · Hampi, India
Hampi
Hampi or Hampe (Kannada: [hɐmpe]), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Hampi in Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India.
Photo: iMahesh via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Hampi, India |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Elevation | Elevation: 467 m |
| Coordinates | 15.3344° N, 76.4622° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Hampi is known for
Hampi or Hampe (Kannada: [hɐmpe]), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Hampi in Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India.
About Hampi
Hampi or Hampe (Kannada: [hɐmpe]), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Hampi in Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India. Hampi predates the Vijayanagara Empire; it is mentioned in the Ramayana and the Puranas of Hinduism as Pampa Devi Tirtha Kshetra. Hampi continues as a religious centre, with the Virupaksha Temple, an active Adi Shankara-linked monastery and various monuments belonging to the old city.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Hampi website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Hampi |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Bellary Airport (BEP) |
| Distance from the airport | 31.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Hubballi Airport (HBX) · Hubballi, India · 92.0 miles away
- Kurnool Airport (KJB) · Orvakal, India · 116.7 miles away
- Belagavi Airport (IXG) · Belgaum, India · 128.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hampi?
Hampi or Hampe (Kannada: [hɐmpe]), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Hampi in Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India.
Where is Hampi located?
Hampi is in Hampi, India. Its coordinates are 15.3344° N, 76.4622° E.
How do I get to Hampi?
The nearest town is Hampi, and the nearest airport is Bellary Airport (BEP), about 31.0 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampi — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26732 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_whs_hampi.asp — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.