Built across the mighty Tungabhadra river, which is a tributary of River Krishna, this dam is located close to the town of Hospet, around 25 km from Hampi. With beautiful landscaped gardens and dancing fountains that are lit up with spectacular coloured lights, this a popular tourist spot. The dam is also home to various species of fish and other aquatic animals. It's a birdwatchers paradise with a large number of pelicans, flamingos and storks flocking to the site.

Situated on the highway linking Bengaluru and Hospet, Chitradurga, around 150 km from Hampi, is famous for its gigantic Kallina Kote fort, a marvel of military architecture. It has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, a palace, a mosque, granaries, oil pits, secret entrances, and water tanks. Amidst rocky surroundings inside the fort complex on the hill are several temples. The Hidimbeshwara temple is the oldest temple on the site.

Located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river in the Koppal district, Huligi is a village noted for several old temples. Goddess Huligemma (Shakti), the presiding deity of one of the temples is the most revered.

Located near the Zenana Enclosure, this grand building was the stable for royal tuskers. Topped with domes and arched doorways, there are 11 chambers where elephants once resided. Each chamber has a small opening from where the mahouts entered.

Located within the walled ladies’ quarters is the Zenana Enclosure. A structure that was most probably built for the royal women of ancient Hampi, the ruins help draw up the image of a fortified building, with watchtowers around it and an intricately carved interior with idols of Hindu gods and goddesses and a shallow low-lying area, which though not in usable condition, creates a surreal play of light and shadow as the sun reflects in its waters, drawing patterns on the stone pillars and roof. Another attraction is the beautiful Lotus Mahal pavilion, believed to be a recreational mansion for queens.

On way to the Virupaksha Temple, lies the 6.7-m-high monolithic statue of the bulging-eyed Lakshmi Narasmiha. The statue, one of the largest in Hampi, represents Lord Narasmiha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. While today, we see only Lord Narasmiha sitting in a cross-legged lotus yoga position under the hood of the mythology seven-headed sesha nag (snake), originally there was an idol of Goddess Lakshmi sitting with him. Vandalised after the fall of the Vijayanagara empire, only her hand resting on his back in embracing posture remains today. This form of Lord Narasmiha is also referred to as Ugra Narasimha or in anger, as visible from the idol's facial expressions.

A straight wide road lined on both sides by ruins of pillared structures, the deserted Sule Bazaar is said to have been a bustling marketplace in ancient Hampi, under the Vijayanagara rulers. At the southern end of this area stands the beautiful Achyutaraya Temple.

The monolithic statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva's mount, is an iconic sculpture in Hampi. Facing the Virupaksha Temple, the statue, with minimal carvings, depicts Nandi in a sitting posture. Located at the end of the Hampi Bazaar (an ancient commercial centre), the statue is surrounded by pillared structures. This is the main location for Vijaya Utsav, the Hampi arts festival.