Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
A rocky hill of small temples and gateways just south of the Virupaksha Temple, popular for sunset views over the ruins.
Overview
Hemakuta Hill is an easy climb above Hampi Bazaar with small temples and wide views. It is a common sunset stop on a Hampi visit.
Hemakuta Hill is a rocky rise with clusters of small stone temples, gateways and pillared pavilions, lying just south of the Virupaksha Temple by OpenStreetMap coordinates. Karnataka Tourism lists it among Hampi's key attractions. Wikimedia Commons photographs show a Mula Virupaksha shrine on the hill, a two-storey ruined pavilion and goats grazing among the stones, and the hill is also a convenient platform for views over the Virupaksha complex and the boulder landscape.
OpenStreetMap marks a sunset point on the hill. The climb from Hampi Bazaar is short and gentle compared with Matanga Hill, so it suits a late-afternoon stop. We could not find an official source for the age of the individual shrines, fees or separate opening hours; ASI describes Hampi's monuments as open from sunrise to sunset. Wear shoes with grip: the granite surface is smooth and uneven.
As elsewhere in Hampi, the shrines are ruined and some are not open to enter; follow any ASI signs and do not climb on walls.
Entry fees
Fee information currently needs verification.
No fee information found. Karnataka Tourism says most temples in Hampi are free to enter; this was not confirmed for the hill.
We only show an amount when a source backs it. Prices change, so confirm locally before you go.
Opening hours
No separate hours found; ASI lists Hampi's monuments as sunrise to sunset.
Check locally for sunset-point access rules.
Visitor information
- Best time to visit
- October to February
- Best time of day
- Late afternoon for sunset
- How long to spend
- 45–60 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Families
- Suitable for families
Good to know
- Do not climb on ruined walls or gateways
- Wear shoes with grip; the rock is smooth
- Carry water; there is little shade
Location
Hampi, Hosapete taluk, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka
Hampi, Karnataka, India
15.33293, 76.45936
Get directionsPhotos
Temples on Hemakuta Hill. Photo: Sclickp / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Sunset on Hemakuta Hill. Photo: Shibin Balakrishnan / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Two-storey ruin on the hill. Photo: Prakruth Gowda / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The Mula Virupaksha shrine. Photo: AmlanTheTramp / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Hemakuta Hill good for sunset?
OpenStreetMap marks a sunset point on the hill and it is widely visited in the evening; no official timings were found.
Information sources
Where the facts on this page come from, and what still needs confirming.
Information last checked 28 September 2026
Not yet confirmed
- Fees
- Hours
- Age of individual shrines
Not available yet
- Official fee and hours source
- Shrine history
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