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Virupaksha Temple - 12 KM

Virupaksha Temple, located in Hampi, Karnataka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the area's main pilgrimage centre. Dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva, the temple was built by Lakkan Dandesha under the ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire. Despite the surrounding ruins, the temple remains intact and continues to be a place of worship.

Anjanadri Hill - 13 KM

Anjeneri, also known as Anjanadri, is a significant place near Hampi in Karnataka's Koppal district. It is famed as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman and is closely associated with the Ramayana's monkey kingdom of Kishkindha. Located at 4263 feet above sea level, Anjanadri Hills is where Hanuman's mother, Anjanadevi, resided. This hill is 20 km from Hampi and about a 4.5-hour drive from Bangalore.

Matanga Hill - 13 KM

The centre of Hampi, and also the highest point, Matanga Hilltop is the best spot to get an aerial view of Hampi and its environs.

Elephant Stables - 13 KM

This long building with a row of domed chambers was used to ‘park’ the royal elephants. There are 11 domed tall chambers; some of them are interconnected. The centre is specially decorated and big. Probably the musicians and the associated band troupes had been using this during ceremonies involving elephant processions.

Tungabhadra Dam - 14 KM

The Tungabhadra Dam is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The dam is near the town of Hospet in Karnataka. It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, etc. This was a joint project of erstwhile Hyderabad state and erstwhile Madras Presidency when the construction was started; later it became a joint project of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh after its completion in 1953.

Vitthala Temple - 17 KM

The Vittala Temple or Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. It is considered to be one of the largest and most famous structures in Hampi.

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