hampi Photography Guide
# Photography Locations in Hampi
Best Photography Spots
Virupaksha Temple
The tallest and most active temple in Hampi, featuring intricate carvings, tall gopuram, and bustling bazaar surroundings perfect for capturing ancient architecture against modern life.
Vittala Temple
Iconic for its Stone Chariot and musical pillars, surrounded by ruins and banana plantations, offering dramatic landscape compositions.
Hemakuta Hill
Hilltop with ancient temples and 360-degree views of Hampi's boulder-strewn landscape, ideal for panoramic sunrise/sunset shots.
Matanga Hill
Highest viewpoint offering stunning sunset vistas over Virupaksha Temple and ruins, with boulder scrambling opportunities.
Achyutaraya Temple
Riverside temple with pushkarni (stepped tank) reflecting boulders and ruins, great for symmetrical reflections and birdlife.
Hampi Bazaar
Historic street lined with pillars, shops, and locals, perfect for street photography and urban decay.
Anjanadri Hill
Hill with Hanuman Temple, offering views of Vittala Temple and paddy fields amid boulders.
Elephant Stables
Massive domed structures in Royal Enclosure, excellent for architectural symmetry and textures.
Kadalekalu Ganesha Temple
Monolithic 4.5m Ganesha statue in open hall, striking against boulder backdrop.
Hazara Rama Temple
Royal temple with Ramayana bas-reliefs on walls, intimate for detailed carvings.
Hidden Gems
Courtesan’s Street Pushkarni
Secluded stepped tank behind Kodandarama Temple reflecting boulders and ruins.
Anjanadri Hill Back Boulders
Area behind Hanuman Temple with massive climbable boulders and Vittala views.
Mathanga Hill Viewpoint
Lesser-visited hill with panoramas of Virupaksha, river bends, and plantations.
Sanapur Durga Temple Village
Green paddy fields and village life around remote temple.
Photography Tips for hampi
- 1.# Photography Tips for Hampi
- 2.February's mild weather (20-30°C) is ideal for extended shoots, with minimal haze. Focus on **golden hours** for landscapes, use tripods on boulders, and hire local guides for access. Polarizers cut glare on ruins; drones need ASI permission.[1][2][5]
Trip Planning
# Trip Planning for Hampi (Feb 2-5, 2026) **Arrival**: Fly to Hubli (3 hrs drive) or Hospet (30 mins drive), then auto/bus to Hampi. Rent cycles/scooters for flexibility (INR 200-500/day). **Tickets**: ASI pass INR 40/day (foreigners INR 600/5 days). **Stay**: Hampi/Anegundi guesthouses (INR 1000-3000/night). **Transport**: Coracles for river cross (INR 500/group), guides INR 1500/day. **Safety**: Stick to paths, hydrate, avoid solo night treks; women travelers note crowded bazaar safety. No special permits for Feb trip, but check ASI for monuments. Water/food plentiful.[2][4][9]
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