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5 things to know before you go
- 01
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spread across 4,100 hectares of boulder landscape — rent a bicycle.
- 02
The main bazaar side and Virupapuragadde (across the river) are two different worlds; most backpackers prefer the island side.
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Sunrise at Matanga Hill (400 steps) is the single best thing to do in Hampi — set your alarm for 5:30am.
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Hampi has no ATMs on the island side — withdraw cash in Hospet (13km) before arriving.
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The boulder landscape at sunset turns amber-gold; the Royal Enclosure at 4pm is completely empty.