Town in Karnataka, India
Can you drink tap water in Hampi?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Hampi?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Many guesthouses have RO refills; avoid ice and raw salads.
Key facts
- In Hampi: Drink bottled or filtered water. Many guesthouses have RO refills; avoid ice and raw salads.
- Across India: Drink bottled or RO-filtered water; many hotels and cafés offer refills. Avoid ice and raw salads at cheap places.
- Safely managed drinking water: 76% of people in India (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across India
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Delhi | No, drink bottled |
| Goa | No, drink bottled |
| Mumbai | No, drink bottled |
| Jaipur | No, drink bottled |
| Agra | No, drink bottled |
| Varanasi | No, drink bottled |
| Rishikesh | No, drink bottled |
| Bangalore | No, drink bottled |
| Udaipur | No, drink bottled |
| Kochi | No, drink bottled |
| Kolkata | No, drink bottled |
| Hyderabad | No, drink bottled |
| Manali | No, drink bottled |
| Dharamshala | No, drink bottled |
| Leh | No, drink bottled |
| Chennai | No, drink bottled |
| Pondicherry | No, drink bottled |
| Varkala | No, drink bottled |
| Hampi | No, drink bottled |
| Amritsar | No, drink bottled |
| Jodhpur | No, drink bottled |
| Jaisalmer | No, drink bottled |
| Pushkar | No, drink bottled |
| Palolem | No, drink bottled |
| Anjuna | No, drink bottled |
| Darjeeling | No, drink bottled |
| Munnar | No, drink bottled |
| Alleppey | No, drink bottled |
| Andaman Islands | No, drink bottled |
| Shimla | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Hampi?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Many guesthouses have RO refills; avoid ice and raw salads.
Can you drink tap water in India?
Drink bottled or RO-filtered water; many hotels and cafés offer refills. Avoid ice and raw salads at cheap places.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Archaeological Survey of India (Hampi ticketing)
- Karnataka Tourism
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
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