What to expect
Highlights
- The octagonal domed bath.
- The stepped tank.
- The surviving stone aqueduct piers.
Malapanagudi Aqueduct
Malapanagudi is a medieval royal suburb on the old Hampi–Hosapete road, part of the greater Vijayanagara city. It preserves a striking cluster of water architecture from the imperial period.
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Malapanagudi Aqueduct
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Plan Malapanagudi Aqueduct
Typeheritage
Nearest baseHosapete
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed20 to 30 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseHosapete
DistrictVijayanagara
Place typeheritage
Time needed20 to 30 minutes.
Malapanagudi is a medieval royal suburb on the old Hampi–Hosapete road, part of the greater Vijayanagara city. It preserves a striking cluster of water architecture from the imperial period.
The remains include a large stepped tank, an octagonal domed bathhouse and the stone piers of an aqueduct that once carried water to the capital — an easy, evocative roadside stop that most visitors drive straight past.
Visiting
Malapanagudi Aqueduct — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Malapanagudi village on the old Hampi–Hosapete road
Look for the stepped tank, octagonal bath and aqueduct remains; little signage.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Malapanagudi village on the old Hampi–Hosapete road; auto, moped or bus.
- Free; little signage, so keep an eye out for the tank and bath just off the road.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru340 km
- Hubballi145 km
- Hyderabad360 km
- Ballari65 km
- Badami140 km
Road km to Vijayanagara; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February.
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Visitor notes
- Unfenced ruins — take care around the tank edges.
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Malapanagudi Aqueduct — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Malapanagudi Aqueduct?
October to February.
What are the entry fee and timings at Malapanagudi Aqueduct?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Malapanagudi Aqueduct?
At Malapanagudi village on the old Hampi–Hosapete road; auto, moped or bus. Free; little signage, so keep an eye out for the tank and bath just off the road.
How much time do I need for Malapanagudi Aqueduct?
20 to 30 minutes.
What else is near Malapanagudi Aqueduct?
Nearby you can pair Prasanna Virupaksha Temple (4.3 km), Mahanavami Dibba (4.6 km), Hazara Rama Temple (4.7 km), Queen's Bath (4.7 km).
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