Hospet
India · State of KarnatakaIN
City in Karnataka, India
Hospet is the largest and fastest-growing industrial city and district headquarters of the Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Hospet is known as "the steel city of Karnataka". It is located on the bank of the Tungabhadra River and is 13 km (8.1 mi) from Hampi (Vijayanagar). Hampi was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hospet is the connecting link between North and South Karnataka. It is 333 km (207 mi) from the state capital Bengaluru.Hospet, officially known as Hosapete, is a major city in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India. Founded by the great Vijayanagara ruler Krishna Deva Raya in honor of his mother Nagamma, Hospet lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and serves as the gateway to the world-famous UNESCO heritage site, Hampi. The city is known for its rich historical background, industrial importance, and growing tourism industry. It has developed into an important commercial and transportation hub, connected by major rail and road networks such as the Hospet Junction railway station and National Highway 50. The nearby Tungabhadra Dam, Anjanadri Hill, and the ruins of Hampi make it a popular tourist destination. Economically, Hospet benefits from industries related to mining, steel, agriculture, and tourism, with nearby industrial zones like JSW Steel at Toranagallu contributing significantly to its economy. Currently a City Municipal Council, Hospet is expected to be upgraded to a Mahanagara Palike in the coming years due to its rapid growth and urban development.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 197,846
- Coordinates
- 15.270, 76.387
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 479 m
Overview of Hospet
Hospet belongs to State of Karnataka, India and has the feel of a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 197,846. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Hospet
Culture in Hospet
(2)Under culture, Hospet is tagged with Ancient Ruins and Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hospet.
Adventure in Hospet
(1)For adventure, expect Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Hospet.
Nature in Hospet
(1)The nature shortlist for Hospet: Rivers. All of it is drawn from Hospet's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Hospet
(1)Wellness lovers get Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Hospet is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Hospet
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Hospet by regional transport from the nearest hub in State of Karnataka; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Hospet that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hospet known for?
- Hospet, in State of Karnataka, India, is best known for culture, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 197,846 residents.
- What can you do in Hospet?
- Recorded activities in Hospet include Ancient Ruins, Mines, Climbing, Rivers and Farms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hospet?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Hospet located?
- Hospet is located in State of Karnataka, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Cost of living in Hospet
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 24
- Rent index
- 6
- Groceries index
- 22
- Restaurants index
- 16
- Inexpensive meal
- $4.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.32
- 1-bed, centre
- $672
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $370
More about Hospet
Info about Hospet, State of Karnataka (India)
Hospet region is State of Karnataka, and country is India (IN).
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In Hospet live 197.846 inhabitants, this place timezone is Asia/Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata_cet).
In Hospet you can go for mines, climbing, farms, rivers, ancient ruins around India.
More details about Hospet in India (IN)
Located in time zone UTC+05:30 (valid in period standard time).
You need to use telephone for calling local people! You can use 8394 as local dialing code for phone numbers. It's zip code is 583201, so for post delivery from Hospet this can be done by using 583201 postal code as described above.
Its area is 67 square kilometers, so Hospet is ideal for people who like medium-sized cities, in our opinion a city that you should visit. If you stay here you can find cheap hotels due to Hospet low housing prices, so for this reason you can use Hospet as base in order to visit all India and Hospet near places.
Its height above mean sea level, or meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), is under 479 meters above sea. This is why this is an ideal travel destination when you love tall areas to see for your next holiday or are willing to do trekking if you are going to visit new places.
Interactive Hospet (India) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Hospet, State of Karnataka India (IN).
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