Pune to Hampi: A 2-day Budget Trip to Explore all Places and Temples

1. Day 1: Explore The Ancient Ruins
   Approximately 8 hours (408 km) drive from Pune to Hampi

   Hampi is one of the most significant archaeological sites in India, offering breathtaking and surreal landscapes. Start your visit to this UNESCO world heritage site by exploring the ancient Vijayanagar ruins including the Hampi Bazaar, Monolithic Bull, Virupaksha Temple, Hemakuta Hill Temples and Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple.

2. Day 2: Visit the Royal Enclosures and Sister Cities
   Approximately 6 hours (290 km) drive from Hampi to Pune

   On your second day, head to the northern side of the Tungabhadra river and explore the Elephant Stables,Underground Shiva Temple and Lotus Mahal in the Royal Enclosure. Afterwards, visit Anegondi and Kamalapuram, the sister cities of Hampi where a large number of ancient temples are located.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Car Rental - Total cost approximately INR 5000 for 2 days
• Virupaksha Temple - 2 hours to explore (~ INR 40 per person)
• Hampi Bazaar - 2 hours to explore (Free)
• Monolithic Bull - 30 minutes to explore (Free)
• Hemakuta Hill Temples - 2 hours to explore (Free)
• Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple - 1 hour to explore (~ INR 40 per person)
• Elephant Stables - 1 hour to explore (~ INR 20 per person)
• Underground Shiva Temple - 1 hour to explore (~ INR 10 per person)
• Lotus Mahal - 1 hour to explore (~ INR 10 per person)
• Anegondi - 2 hours to explore (Free)
• Kamalapuram - 2 hours to explore (Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 5150

Useful tips

If you have additional time, you may want to visit the Kings Palace, the Queens Bath, the Matanga Hill and the Vittala Temple. However, if you have less time, you may want to skip a few of the temples in Anegondi and Kamalapuram depending on your interests.