Anjanadri Hill Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Vijayanagara Airport is the nearest airport, and the drive takes about an hour and thirty minutes.

• By train

  Koppal, Hospete and Munirabad are the nearest stations, and each takes around an hour by road to the hills.

• By road

  State-run buses and your own vehicle can take you to the hills.

On the way

• The climb has about 550 plus steps and takes about 45 minutes, according to the state tourism page.
• From the Hampi side you can cross the Tungabhadra River by coracle boat to reach the hills.

Rules to know

• You can leave your footwear outside the temple.
• Dress appropriately while entering the temple.

Why devotees come here

Anjanadri Hill Temple stands on a hill near Anegundi, across the Tungabhadra River from Hampi, in Koppal district. Devotees believe the hill is the birthplace of Hanuman. A rock-carved idol of Hanuman is in the temple at the top.

Legend says Hanuman was born to Anjana on this hill. The hill is known as Anjana's Hill, or Anjanadri. According to the Ramayana, Hanuman is also called Anjaneya after his mother. Devotees visit the hill as his birthplace, and it is counted among the places linked with the Ramayana.

In the Puranas the place is known as Kishkinda. The nearby village of Anegundi was once called Kishkindha, and it lies in Gangavathi taluk of Koppal district. The Hampi ruins are close by, across the Tungabhadra River. The Stone Chariot at Hampi's Vittala Temple is a masterpiece of Vijayanagara architecture. The hill itself is located in Gangavathi taluk.

The temple at the top has a rock-carved idol of Hanuman. Pilgrims reach it by climbing the hill, and from the top you can see the Hampi ruins and the hills around them.

Tips for your visit

• Carry a water bottle; you can refill it inside the temple.
• Monkeys live on the hill, so do not feed or tease them.
• Bring snacks and food if you plan to spend time at the top.
• The sunset over the Tungabhadra River is one of the hill's best views.

Questions people ask