Hampi hotel subsidy guide — Karnataka
Hotel and resort subsidy guide for Hampi under Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024–29. UNESCO World Heritage tourism, full 25% capital subsidy outside Bengaluru Urban, and stamp duty exemption for heritage circuit hospitality.
Hampi under KTP 2024–29
Hampi is classified as UNESCO heritage circuit — outside Bengaluru Urban under the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024–29. Hotels and resorts must register with the state tourism nodal agency and meet category thresholds before claiming capital subsidy, stamp duty relief, or SGST/GST reimbursement.
| Incentive | Hampi | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Capital subsidy | Up to 25% of FCI | Cap ₹10 Cr — outside Bengaluru Urban |
| Stamp duty | 100% exemption | Land sale/lease and loan documents |
| Land conversion fee | Reimbursement | Tourism project conversion |
| Additional subsidy | +5% possible | Priority entrepreneurs in Kalyana/Kittur regions |
Development & planning notes
ASI and heritage buffer zone norms restrict height and built form near core monuments. Register with Karnataka Tourism Investment Facilitation Cell before land acquisition.
How to apply for hotel subsidy in Hampi
Follow the Karnataka tourism policy registration and claim sequence for Hampi. Key steps from the nodal agency process:
- Step 1
Tourism Investment Facilitation Cell
Contact the facilitation cell for project classification, location-based incentive mapping, and registration requirements.
- Step 2
Project registration
Register hotel/resort project under KTP 2024–29 with DPR, land documents, and category selection.
- Step 3
Land conversion & stamp duty
Apply for land conversion fee reimbursement and stamp duty/registration exemptions before land transaction where required.
- Step 4
Building sanction
Obtain local authority building permission for hotel/resort development.
- Step 5
COD and subsidy claims
After commercial operations, claim capital subsidy, conversion fee reimbursement, and other benefits annually.
Investment context
Hampi's policy package matches Mysuru — 25% capital on eligible FCI with land costs well below Bengaluru. Heritage boutique and eco-resort formats suit the UNESCO circuit.
Key highlights for hotel developers
- Up to 25% capital subsidy — cap ₹10 Cr (outside Bengaluru Urban)
- 100% stamp duty exemption on eligible land documents
- UNESCO World Heritage Site tourism demand
- Heritage zone regulations near protected monuments
Top opportunities in Hampi
- Heritage boutique hotels in Hospet gateway
- Eco-resorts on Tungabhadra river belt
- Budget lodges for backpacker and pilgrimage tourism
- Wellness retreats in Vijayanagara countryside
Challenges to plan for
- ASI buffer zone building restrictions
- Seasonal demand peaks Oct–Feb
- Infrastructure vs tier-1 city standards
Covered districts & areas
Hospet · Hampi core zone fringe · Kamlapur · Tungabhadra river belt
Estimate your Hampi project incentives
Use our multi-state hotel subsidy calculator — select Karnataka and the UNESCO heritage circuit tier, or read the full Karnataka tourism policy guide.