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HASSAN
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| Location : |
194 kms from Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Prime Attractions: |
Sravanbelagola |
| Importance : |
Considered as the entry point to Belur, Halebid and Sravanbelagola |
| Languages: |
Kannada, Hindi and English. |
| Local Transport |
Cycle Rickshaws, Tongas, City Bus Service. |
| Nearest Rail-head |
Hassan |
| Nearest Airport |
Bangalore |
| Road Distances |
Mysore (115 Kms) Bangalore (194 kms) |
| Hotels/Resorts |
Hotels / Resorts in Hassan |
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The picturesque town of Hassan is located in the heart of Malnad.
Having a very pleasant climate throughout the year, Hassan 194 kms from Bangalore is the entry point for Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola.
Sravanabelagola is a famous Jain pilgrimage with a 17 m high monolith of lord Bahubali standing tall. Belur was once the capital of the Hoysala kings.
The Chennakeshava temple took 103 years to complete and is filled with intricate carvings and sculptures. No space is left blank in this finest example of Hoysala architecture.
In Belur Veeranarayana temple is also worth visiting. Halebid, like Belur is also a mute testimony to the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka.
EXCURSIONS
Belur:
34 kms from Hassan, 149 kms from Mysore and 222 kms from Bangalore is Belur, which is famous for its exquisite temple. Belur is also known as 'Dakshina Varanasi' or 'Southern Banaras'.
Halebid:
17 kms from Belur. This place is known as 'Dwara Samudra', the wealthy capital of Hoysalas.
Sravanbelagola:
This legendary pilgrimage and shrine of the Jains since early times is 52 kms from Hassan, 80 kms from Mysore and 150 kms from Bangalore.
The 'Mahamastakabhisheka', held once in 12 years, is one of the main attractions of the place, which attracts a large number of devotees.
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