Anegundi
An ancient royal town on the north bank of the river, older than Hampi, where rice paddies, mud-walled houses and workshops making banana-fibre crafts preserve a rural way of life.
Anegundi lies on the north bank of the Tungabhadra River. It was a royal capital before Hampi, and according to legend it is the home of the monkey kingdom of Kishkindha from the Ramayana. The village has an old city gate, the ruins of the Gagan Mahal palace, traditional stone-built houses and rice fields. A community organisation runs craft projects, including banana-fibre weaving, and there are several heritage guesthouses. It is much quieter than Hampi Bazaar. You can reach it by bicycle or hired car along the road, and combine it with Anjanadri Hill, Pampa Sarovar and Sanapur Lake for a full day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pampa Sarovar
- Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot
- King's Balance
- Anjanadri Hill (Hanuman Temple)
- Malyavanta Raghunatha Temple
- Tungabhadra River Coracle Ride
- Achyutaraya Temple
- Matanga Hill