The celebrated stone chariot of Hampi against an evening skyRock-cut temples at Badami in red sandstone
Explore the region

A landscape of stories.

Begin in Hampi, then let the heritage trails of Karnataka lead you further—through ancient temples, dramatic stone and wide-open horizons.

Beyond the expected

Follow the old roads.

Hosapete opens onto a rich heritage region. Here are a few places to begin exploring; ask the hotel team for help with your plans.

A regional route

A few places to begin. Illustrated for orientation only — not to scale.

Heritage places around HosapeteAn illustrative line joining Hosapete, Hampi, Anegundi, Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal. The route is not to scale.PattadakalBadamiAiholeHampiAnegundiHosapete
The stone chariot at Hampi set against a golden evening sky
01 · Karnataka

Hampi

A storied landscape of Vijayanagara-era temples, courtyards and sculpted stone.

02 · Karnataka

Anegundi

An ancient riverside settlement in the wider Hampi heritage region.

The apsidal Durga Temple at Aihole
03 · Karnataka

Aihole

A remarkable chapter in the evolution of early temple architecture.

Rock-cut temples at Badami Caves in a red sandstone cliff
04 · Karnataka

Badami Caves Temple

Rock-cut sanctuaries set within Badami’s striking sandstone cliffs.

Tungabhadra Dam stretching across a broad reservoir
05 · Karnataka

Tungabhadra Dam

A monumental dam and expansive waterscape near Hosapete.

The carved temple complex at Pattadakal
06 · Karnataka

Pattadakal

Temple ensembles celebrated for their architectural heritage.

A sloth bear and cub at Daroji Sanctuary
07 · Karnataka

Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary

A protected regional landscape known for sloth bears.

A tiger at Hampi Zoo
08 · Karnataka

Hampi Zoo

A local wildlife destination among the region’s places to explore.

The stone chariot and ancient ruins of Hampi glowing at sunset
Start with Hampi

Let the stones tell it.

Across Hampi, the remnants of a once-flourishing capital sit among boulders, temples and open sky. Take time to look closer: history here is written in both grand scale and exquisite detail.

Return to Hosapete when the day is done, and pick up the journey again tomorrow.