Hampi Shri Krishna Temple

About Hampi Shri Krishna Temple

Sri Krishna Temple is located in Hampi, Karnataka and is dedicated to Lord Balakrishna. The king, Krishnadevaraya, built this temple in 1513 AD in order to celebrate the retaking of the eastern kingdom of Udayagiri, or Utkala (in the present-day state of Orissa). It is on the World Heritage Monuments List of UNESCO. Festivals celebrated at this temple are Janmashtami, Hodi, Hampi Utsav, etc.

How to Reach Hampi Shri Krishna Temple

The temple can be easily reached by taking the different modes of transport. Some of them are given below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Hospet Junction, located around 12 km from the temple. There arrive trains from various major cities. You can take the public transport or hire a private taxi to reach the temple.

By Road

The city is very well connected with roadways. There are for public transportation or even private taxis from the various major nearby cities. You can book the buses or can even take the private taxis from your destination to the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is Jindal Vijayanagar airport, at a distance of 13 km from the temple. You can hire a private taxi or take the public transport to reach the temple. There are flights from various major cities to this airport. So one can easily reach here by air.

Best Time to Visit Shri Krishna Temple Hampi

The best time to visit this temple is from October to March in the winter months. When one can easily do the sight-seeing and explore the temple comfortably.