180 km from Bangalore , is the district headquarters , Hassan . This quiet and peaceful town is a convenient base for visiting Shravanabelagora, Belur Halebid . Hassan, and offers a wide range of accommodation. And it is well connected by road and rail to Bangalore . Mysore and Bangalore. Hassan in Karnataka
Attractions:
Belur:This quaint hamlet -38 km from Hassan - is located on the banks of the River yagachi. It was once the capital of the empire Hoysala, made the day memorable for its great temples . Temple Chennakeshava is one of the finest architecture models Hoysala. It took 103 years to complete and the reason is clear. The interface is filled temple with intricate carvings and friezes with no portion left blank . Elephants ... They are all there - awe-inspiring in their workship complex. The inside of the hand lathe turned pillars filigreed. And Kappe Chennigaraya temple and smaller shrines worth visiting.
Halebedu:It is 27 kilometers to the north - west of Hassan and 17 kilometers east of Belur. Temples of Halebid - like those of Belur - bear silent testimony to the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka. Temple hoysaleswara, which dates back to the 12th century , is astounding for its wealth of sculptural details . The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of gods and goddesses, and animals and birds and dancing girls . So far there are two aspects of the temple are the same. This magnificent temple - guarded by Nandi Bull - was never completed , despite 86 years of work .
