What to expect
Highlights
- The hilltop Hanuman temple.
- The panoramic Kishkindha and Tungabhadra views.
- The sunrise and sunset over the boulders.
Anjanadri Hill
A rocky hill above Anegundi, across the Tungabhadra from Hampi, revered as a birthplace of Hanuman (Anjaneya) — a stepped climb to a hilltop Hanuman temple with sweeping views over the Kishkindha boulder-country. This hill guide is organized from Anegundi in Koppal district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Anjanadri Hill.
Practical guide
Plan Anjanadri Hill
Typehill
Nearest baseAnegundi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed2 to 3 hours with the climb
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseAnegundi
DistrictKoppal
Place typehill
Time needed2 to 3 hours with the climb.
A rocky hill above Anegundi, across the Tungabhadra from Hampi, revered as a birthplace of Hanuman (Anjaneya) — a stepped climb to a hilltop Hanuman temple with sweeping views over the Kishkindha boulder-country. This hill guide is organized from Anegundi in Koppal district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Anjanadri Hill.
Anjanadri Hill rises above Anegundi, across the Tungabhadra from Hampi, and is revered as a birthplace of Hanuman (Anjaneya, son of Anjana).
A long stepped climb leads to a hilltop Hanuman temple with sweeping views over the boulder-strewn Kishkindha country.
Visiting
Anjanadri Hill — at a glance
TimingsSunrise to sunset
Best timeOctober to February; sunrise and sunset
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Anjanadri Hill
Near Anegundi (Gangavathi taluk); by road or coracle then a stair climb
A long open stair climb to the Hanuman temple — carry water, mind the heat, and watch for monkeys.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Anegundi in Gangavathi taluk, reached by road (via Anegundi or by coracle/ferry from the Hampi side), then a climb of several hundred steps.
- Carry water, start early to beat the heat, and dress modestly at the temple.
Distance by road
- Hosapete35 km
- Ballari90 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Kalaburagi190 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Koppal; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; sunrise and sunset are best.
Weather in Anjanadri HillSeasonal guide
Live forecast loads in your browser.
Visitor notes
- A long stair climb in the open — carry water, mind the heat, and watch for monkeys near the temple.
Safety
Good to know
On the map
Where Anjanadri Hill is
Photos
Anjanadri Hill in pictures
Stay · eat · do · rent · see · shop
Stays, food & things to do near Anjanadri Hill
Verified hotels, homestays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and rentals around Anjanadri Hill — commission-free, with direct contact. Filter by what you need.
Verified inventory is being added here.
Verified places are being added. The category filters will fill in as approved stays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and nature listings go live.
List your placeRoampedia is commission-free — own or know a stay, eatery, guide or shop near Anjanadri Hill? List it and it appears here once verified.
Add a nearby businessNearby
What’s near Anjanadri Hill
Good to know
Anjanadri Hill — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Anjanadri Hill?
October to February; sunrise and sunset are best.
What are the entry fee and timings at Anjanadri Hill?
Entry: Free. Timings: Sunrise to sunset. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Anjanadri Hill?
Near Anegundi in Gangavathi taluk, reached by road (via Anegundi or by coracle/ferry from the Hampi side), then a climb of several hundred steps. Carry water, start early to beat the heat, and dress modestly at the temple.
How much time do I need for Anjanadri Hill?
2 to 3 hours with the climb.
What else is near Anjanadri Hill?
Nearby you can pair Sanapur Dam (2.2 km), Pampa Sarovar (3.2 km), Sri Ranganatha Temple, Anegundi (4.7 km), Gagan Mahal, Anegundi (4.8 km).
Image credits
- Anjanadri Hill:iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0