The Royal Enclosure in Hampi - the free entrance areas

 


The Royal Enclosure is a very extensive archaeological site, found between Hampi and the village of Kamalapur. Its most famous feature is the Royal Palace, which contains the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables, but you need a ticket to enter this part. However, there are many other temples, palaces, bath houses and buildings of different types in the area that can bee explored free. You can spend half a day easily if you want to see all the noteworthy sites. If you add the Royal Palace itself, with the suggested extra hike, it will be a full day programme. Keep in mind, however, that with the same ticket you can visit the Vijaya Vitthala Temple and the Stone Chariot as well, but only on the same day - so plan accordingly!

Route map 

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There are 3 entrances to the Royal Enclosure from the main road, and the sites are spread out over a large area. You can connect the dots the way you want, this guide offers one route. The Royal Enclosure can be reached on foot, but I suggest to use an auto rikshaw at least one way.

1. Underground Shiva Temple




2. Muslim Quarter with Mosque











3. Palace of Vira Harihara













4. Department Archaeology Museams & Heritage - Sculpture exhibition







5. Royal Palace entrance



6. Shri Ranganatha Swamy Temple



7. Kali Temple








8. Hazara Raama Temple













9. King’s Audience Hall






10. Underground Secret Chamber




11. Mahaanavami Dibba
























12. Cave Temple and Palace















13. Sri Saraswati Temple














14. Octagonal Bath

















15. Shri Chandrashekhara Swamy Temple







16. Queen's Bathhouse











Sites along the Kamalapura-Hampi road























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