Hampi Utsav (Vijaya Utsav).

Going for this? Hampi in November

Getting there

Where to stay in Hampi

• Kishkinda Heritage Resort

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  resort · Near Stone Bridge cross, within 3 km of the Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

  A long-running 3-star heritage-style resort within 3 km of the Virupaksha temple — over a decade in the hospitality trade, with a rock-garden setting that gives it its 'King of Rock Garden' nickname. A mid-range option closer to the monuments than the Hospet hotels.

• Hyatt Place Hampi

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  hotel · Hospet (Vijayanagara district) — a 134-room hotel a short drive from the Hampi ruins

  The only internationally branded full-service hotel serving Hampi — 134 contemporary rooms with a pool, set near Narihalla on the Hospet side. The reliable modern-comfort base for travellers who want air-conditioned consistency rather than a heritage resort or riverside guesthouse.

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Where to eat

• Mango Tree

  Legendary
  Janata Plot, Hampi Bazaar, near Virupaksha Temple · ₹₹

  SignatureSouth Indian vegetarian thali served on a banana leaf

  Order the full veg thali rather than a la carte — it is the dish the restaurant built its name on, and it is unlimited refills. Go before 1pm for lunch service when the thali batch is freshest; floor-cushion seating fills up at sunset. Pure-veg, no alcohol, cash and UPI both work.

• Mowgli's Cafe

  Virupapura Gaddi (Hippie Island), Hampiriver Road, paddy-field side · ₹₹

  SignatureWood-fired pizza eaten in a paddy-field hut

  It is set back from the river among the paddy — quieter than the riverfront cafés, good for an afternoon with a book. Reachable on the island after the coracle crossing from Hampi Bazaar. Order the pizza, which the kitchen is known for.

• Suresh Restaurant

  Hampi Bazaar, inside Suresh Guest House, near Virupaksha Temple · ₹

  SignatureDal Bukhara with butter naan

  The set breakfast is the value pick — toast, eggs, fruit, juice and chai for a backpacker price. Spinach soup and Dal Bukhara are the standouts beyond the breakfast spread. It is one of several near-identical bazaar menus, so go for the friendly service and portion size.

• Laughing Buddha

  Virupapura Gaddi (Hippie Island), Tungabhadra north bank · ₹₹

  SignaturePaneer biryani eaten on river-facing floor mattresses

  Reach the island by the coracle/ferry crossing from Hampi Bazaar before the boats stop in the evening, or by the long road bridge via Anegundi. Come for sunset — the river-facing mattresses are claimed early. Food is unhurried; order, then settle in.

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Other festivals in November, elsewhere

• Dev DeepawaliNov full moon (15 days after Diwali)
• Pushkar Camel FairLate Oct / Nov (5 days around Kartik Purnima)
• DeepotsavNovember (eve of Diwali)
• Bundi UtsavNovember (varies)
• Matsya FestivalNovember (varies)
• Lucknow FestivalNovember 25 - December 5 (varies)

See every festival in November →