Hosapete (Ballari dist): The heritage town of Hampi continues to attract tourists. There has been a upward trend in the number of tourists even this year.

The number of tourists has been growing since 2010-11. As many as 3.5 lakh visitors had been to Hampi in the financial year 2015-16.
The various temples and monuments here had a large number of visitors.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) show that of the 3,21,059 tourists, including 23,419 from abroad, visited the architectural marvels by purchasing tickets. The numbers exclude those below 15 years of age, for whom entry is free.

Around Rs 90.3 lakh including Rs 58 lakh from foreign tourists was collected by ASI this year.
 
According to sources, the peak season for tourists visiting Hampi starts in September and continues till the last week of March. It sees a decline in the months of April and May. The numbers do not pick up in June as it is the beginning of monsoon.