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India · Asia

Hampi holidays

15.3°N · 76.5°E
At a glanceA surreal landscape of giant boulders and ruined temples in southern India. Cheap, atmospheric and unforgettable.
~11h flight estimate2 to 4 days£25 to £125+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Hampi

The strongest period is October to February. March and September are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 29°C across the main season. Rainfall is usually very low.

Jan28°CBest
Feb31°CBest
Mar35°CShoulder
Apr37°COther
May38°COther
Jun35°COther
Jul32°COther
Aug31°COther
Sep31°CShoulder
Oct30°CBest
Nov28°CBest
Dec27°CBest

How much does a trip to Hampi cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £30 a day mid-range and £125+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £700 to £970 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £850 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Hampi?

Hampi is strongest for history and culture and adventure. The main settings are wooded countryside and desert landscapes, and the pace is balanced.

How flexible is it? Hampi can credibly be planned with a balanced to very active daytime pace, serene to lively evenings and off-beat to mixed crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has balanced days, serene evenings and a mixed setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want history and culture and adventure.
  • You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.

Think twice if

  • You want lively nightlife every evening.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 11 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is long-haul travel, so allowing at least a week usually makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hampi?

The strongest period is October to February. March and September are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 29°C. Rainfall is usually very low.

How much does a trip to Hampi cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £30 a day mid-range and £125+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £700 to £970 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £850 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Hampi from the UK?

Allow roughly 11 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Hampi good for?

Hampi best suits travellers looking for history and culture and adventure. Expect wooded countryside and desert landscapes, with a balanced pace.

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