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📍 3 km from Hampi Bazaar
🕒 15 min by road
Royal Enclosure
The administrative and ceremonial heart of the Vijayanagara capital.
About Royal Enclosure
The Royal Enclosure contains the remains of major ceremonial and administrative structures, including the Mahanavami Dibba and stepped water systems. Exploring the zone with a guide or a good site map helps connect the scattered ruins into a coherent picture of the former capital.
Best time to visit
Oct - Mar
Entry fee
Heritage-site ticket may apply
Things to do
- Mahanavami Dibba
- Stepped Tank
- Palace ruins
- Photography
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