Hampi Bazaar

Market Hosapete, Karnataka, India

What to expect

Hampi Bazaar, also known as Virupaksha Bazaar, is a unique historical attraction in Hampi. It's an ancient street that stretches over a kilometre, which has been a major landmark of Hampi since the Vijayanagara era. The street is lined with ruins of pavilions, which were once part of a bustling market. A part of the street still functions as a market, and it's one of the top shopping places here. You can pick up souvenirs and memorabilia to remember your trip to Hampi. The bazaar offers a variety of local items like embroidered shawls and textiles, traditional costumes, antique coins, jewellery, colourful bags, stone figurines, carved artefacts, handicraft items, clay dolls, and replicas of Hampi ruins. The place is also known for its vibrant atmosphere during the annual Hampi Utsav festival, which attracts a lot of tourists. The street is a great place for a morning stroll, and it offers beautiful views of the surrounding area

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This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the bazaar and picked up some snacks

Highlights: The kids enjoyed running around and exploring the stalls ✨