India GOHampi trip cost: what things cost
Hampi is cheap to see and cheap to move around. The biggest line items are the overnight journey from Bengaluru or Goa and the single ASI ticket for Vittala, where the price for foreign nationals is fifteen times the Indian one. Most of the rest, from Virupaksha to the hilltop sunsets, costs nothing. All figures below are approximate; carry cash, because the boatmen take neither cards nor UPI.
Virupaksha Temple
entry: free · camera: ₹50
Shree Vijaya Vitthala Temple
entry (foreigners): ₹600 · entry (Indian citizens): ₹40 · entry (SAARC): ₹40 · entry (children): free · video: ₹25
Stone Chariot
entry (foreigners): price to be confirmed · entry (Indian citizens): price to be confirmed
Hazara Raama Temple
entry: free
Krishna Temple
entry: free
Underground Shiva Temple
entry: free
Queen's Bath
entry: free
Lotus Mahal
entry (foreigners): price to be confirmed · entry (Indian citizens): price to be confirmed
Royal Elephant Stables
entry (foreigners): price to be confirmed · entry (Indian citizens): price to be confirmed
Mahanavami Dibba
entry: free
Stepped Tank
entry: free
Royal Walls and Gates
entry: free
Getting there
Fares are approximate. Routes and times are on the how to get to Hampi page.
| Sleeper bus from Bengaluru | From about ₹450 non-AC to about ₹1,800 for an AC sleeper, overnight, around forty services a night. |
| Hampi Express from Bengaluru | From about ₹205–300 in sleeper class, nightly, to Hosapete. |
| From Goa or Gokarna | Overnight sleeper buses from about ₹700; the Amaravati Express from Goa from about ₹250, not daily. |
| Taxi from Hubballi airport | From about ₹3,000 for the 145 km. |
| Hosapete to Hampi | About ₹25 by bus or ₹20 in a shared auto for the 13 km; a private rickshaw about ₹200–300. |
Getting around
The ruins spread over some 25 km², so how you move is the main daily cost. Details on getting around Hampi and bike rental.
| Scooter | About ₹400–700 a day, ₹700–1,000 at peak; off-season prices drop by up to half. |
| Bicycle | About ₹100–250 a day; a geared one if you plan to ride past Kamalapura. |
| Rickshaw for the day | About ₹1,000–1,500 for a fixed loop of the main groups; agree the list of sites first. |
| Motorboat across the river | About ₹50–100 per person to Virupapur Gaddi and Anegundi, roughly 07:00–17:30. |
| Bridge detour | When the boats stop, the far bank is a 25 km detour over the Anegundi bridge, about ₹500–800 by tuk-tuk. |
| Electric cart to Vittala | About ₹20 one way for the last kilometre from the ticket office. |
Tickets: where the money goes
The ASI ticket. The Archaeological Survey's composite ticket, bought at the Vittala complex with its Stone Chariot, is about ₹40 for citizens of India, SAARC and BIMSTEC countries and about ₹600 for other foreign nationals, free for children under 15; video about ₹25. The ticket is reported to be valid the same day at the Zenana Enclosure, Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables, so keep it and ask at the gate. The monuments are open sunrise to sunset; current rates for each site are in the list above.
Smaller tickets. The Archaeological Museum at Kamalapura is about ₹40, children up to 15 free, closed on Fridays. At Virupaksha entry is free and a camera ticket about ₹50. The Tungabhadra Dam gardens and fountain in Hosapete are about ₹20. At Daroji entry is about ₹50 for Indians and ₹300 for foreigners, with vehicle and guide charged on top.
What costs nothing
A large part of Hampi has no gate and no ticket.
- Temples and monoliths — Virupaksha, the Lakshmi Narasimha monolith, Badavi Linga, Kadalekalu Ganesha, the Monolithic Bull, the Achyutaraya and Pattabhirama temples, the Hazara Rama and Krishna temples, Bhima's Gateway.
- Royal Centre without the ticket — The Queen's Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, the Stepped Tank and the royal walls and gates are free.
- Sunsets and the north bank — Hemakuta and Matanga hills, Pampa Sarovar, Anegundi and the Onake Kindi rock art cost nothing but the crossing.
Paid experiences
A coracle ride on the Tungabhadra is hired on the spot at the ghats; quotes run from about ₹100–200 for half an hour to ₹500–1,500 per boat for longer routes, so agree the route and the price before stepping in. The Anegundi village walk with a banana-fibre craft session and a home lunch is about ₹1,750–5,800 per person, falling with group size, transport extra. Bouldering with a local guide and crash pads is quoted on contact. More on the boat rides page.
Hampi Utsav: when prices jump
During Hampi Utsav, three nights of free concerts and lights, rooms and cabs price up sharply and the hotels of Hosapete and Hampi fill months ahead. Next Utsav: 3–5 November 2026 (expected). The dates are announced late, so book within days of the announcement. Where to sleep is on the where to stay page.
FAQ
What is the budget for a Hampi trip from Bengaluru?
Transport is the main cost: the sleeper bus both ways from about ₹900 non-AC (up to about ₹3,600 AC), about ₹50 for the Hosapete bus there and back, then about ₹100–250 a day for a bicycle or ₹400–700 for a scooter, plus the ASI ticket. The room comes on top.
How much is the Hampi entry ticket?
The ASI ticket at Vittala is about ₹40 for citizens of India, SAARC and BIMSTEC countries and about ₹600 for other foreign nationals; children under 15 are free.
Is Virupaksha Temple free?
Yes, entry is free; a camera ticket costs about ₹50.
How much does a scooter cost in Hampi?
About ₹400–700 a day, ₹700–1,000 at peak, and up to half less off-season.
Is cash needed in Hampi?
Yes, at least for the river: the boatmen take no cards and no UPI.
Facts checked: 15 October 2026. Prices and hours are approximate; check locally.
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