Location : In the
state of Karnataka in the southern part of India.
Major Tourist Attractions : Halebid, Belur,
Shravanabelagola
Best Buys : Mementoes
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Bangalore, Mysore, Udupi.
About Hassan
Situated at a distance of 194 kms from Bangalore, Hassan is tranquil little
town in the south India state of Karnataka. This quiet picturesque town is
an ideal base to visit Shravanabelagola, Belur and Halebid. Hassan in
Karnataka is the oldest town of Hoysala Empire of 11th to 13th century AD in
India. Hassan has recently become a tourist destination for its unique style
of architecture. Tourists stay at this small town to visit the nearby travel
destinations of Belur and Halebid famous for their antique temples.
Tourist Attractions in Hassan
Halebid
About 27 kms north-west of Hassan and 17 kms east of Belur, the temples of
Halebid are the silent witness to the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka.
The 12th century Hoysaleswara Temple is impressive for its awesome
sculptural profusion. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless
variety of gods and goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls. This
splendid temple - guarded by a Nandi Bull - was never completed, despite 86
years of hard labour. The Jain basadis located nearby are equally rich in
sculptural detail.
Belur
Situated about 38 km from Hassan, Belur is a picturesque town at a distance
of 187 km from the capital Bangalore. The Channekeshava Temple at Belur is
the only one of the three major Hoysala sites still in use. Construction of
this temple commenced in AD 1116 to commemorate the Hoysala's victory over
the Cholas at Talakad.
Shravanabelagola
At a distance of 51 kms southeast of Hassan, Shravanabelagola is one of the
most sacred Jain pilgrimage centers in Karnataka. Here is the 17 m high
monolith of Lord Bahubali - the world's tallest monolithic statue. Thousands
of devotees gather here to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka - a spectacular
ceremony held once in 12 years, when the 1000 -year- old statue is anointed
with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins.
Getting There
Air : Hassan does not have an airport. The nearest airport is
Bangalore, from where one can take flights to major destinations in India
like Delhi, Calcutta, and Mumbai. One can also take connecting flights to
destinations abroad from Bangalore.
Rail : Hassan is connected to Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore by
regular trains. The railway station is around 2 km east of town.
Road : Hassan is linked with Belur, Halebid, Shravanbelgola,
Bangalore and Mysore by road. We would provide you all India tourist permit
vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives
too.
Accommodation
We are here to offer you the best accommodation facilities, you would
expect. The accommodation offered ranges from the luxury to budget
categories, which are ideally designed for your satisfaction, while you
travel Hassan. The city has many beautiful rest houses and good hotels to
provide accommodation to the tourist.
