Anegundi

North of the river is the ruined fortified stronghold of Anegundi, an older structure than those at Hampi; within it you'll find a charming village. Free of the rampant commercialism that blights Hampi Bazaar, this is a wonderful place to stay thanks to a heritage-conservation project, the Kishkinda Trust. Much of the old defensive wall is intact and there are numerous small temples worth a visit.

It takes less than an hour to walk to Anegundi from Hampi Bazaar. At the time of research a new bridge across the Tungabhadra River was nearing completion; until then coracle rides cost Rs 10. Alternatively there's a road to Anegundi from Hospet.