Town in Karnataka, India
Is Hampi safe?
Relaxed and mostly safe, with occasional thefts from rooms and drunken incidents on the island.
Is Hampi safe?
Relaxed and mostly safe, with occasional thefts from rooms and drunken incidents on the island. Heat, river currents and uneven rocks cause more harm than crime.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-06-15.
- Homicide rate in India: 2.8 per 100,000 people (2022, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in India: 15.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Hampi at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Petty theft from rooms, bag snatching, and rare assaults on isolated trails and on the island at night. |
| At night | Quiet and dark; avoid walking trails after dusk. Take a torch and stay with other travelers after sunset. |
| Solo women | Many solo women visit; stay with others on remote trails, avoid sunrise or sunset hikes alone, and prefer lit lanes at night. |
| Other risks | Heat above 40°C in April–May; Slippery boulders and monkeys near temples; Drowning in river pools and quarries |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Rickshaw drivers inflating fares or detouring to craft shops
- Guides charging more than the standard rate for site tours
- Souvenir sellers pushing 'antique' items
Take care
- Isolated ruins and rocky trails at dusk or alone: assaults reported
- River crossings and coracle rides when water is high
- Hotels on remote island lanes after dark
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Satellite phones and satellite messengers like Garmin inReach are illegal without a licence; travelers have been arrested at airports.
- Alcohol is prohibited in Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and Mizoram; beef is illegal in many states.
- Drones need registration and permission; photographing military sites, airports and bridges can lead to detention.
How Hampi compares in India
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kochi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kolkata | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hyderabad | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dharamshala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Leh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Chennai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pondicherry | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Varkala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hampi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Amritsar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jodhpur | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jaisalmer | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pushkar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palolem | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Darjeeling | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Munnar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alleppey | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Andaman Islands | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Shimla | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Delhi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Goa | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Mumbai | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Jaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Agra | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Varanasi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Bangalore | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Udaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Manali | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Anjuna | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Hampi safe for solo female travelers?
Many solo women visit; stay with others on remote trails, avoid sunrise or sunset hikes alone, and prefer lit lanes at night.
Is Hampi safe at night?
Quiet and dark; avoid walking trails after dusk. Take a torch and stay with other travelers after sunset.
What is the crime rate in Hampi?
Petty theft from rooms, bag snatching, and rare assaults on isolated trails and on the island at night. Nationally, India records 2.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Hampi?
Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Archaeological Survey of India (Hampi ticketing)
- Karnataka Tourism
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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