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Hassan is at a
distance of 187 kms from Karnataka's capital city of
Bangalore. Hassan may be regarded as the showpiece
of the great Hoysala heritage. The Hoysala empire
had flourished here from 11th to 13th centuries AD.
Hassan is the entry point for Belur, Halebid and
Sravanabelagola. Present day Hassan is the
headquarters of the district by the same name. The
temperature is moderate and tourists can enjoy a
good time throughout the year.
Accommodation and Connectivity
The nearest airport to Hassan is Bangalore airport
at a distance of some 187 kms. From Bangalore,
flights are available to all major destinations of
India. The Hassan railway station is 2 kms away from
the city. There are regular trains from Bangalore,
Mysore and Mangalore to Hassan. By road, Hassan is
well connected to Bangalore, Mysore, Belur and
Halebid.
Good accommodation facilities are available in
Hassan. Infact, the place is slowly emerging as a
popular tourist destination and tourist inflow is
steadily rising.
Tourist Attractions
It is worth mentionable that most of the tourist
attractions are actually located in different parts
of Hassan district and outskirts. The tourist
attractions are not confined to the city alone.
Belur
The distance of Belur from Hassan is 38 kms. The
Channekeshava Temple constructed in the year 1116
A.D is the major attraction of Belur. It is the only
remaining Hoysala temple where prayers are still
held. The period taken to complete the temple was
100 years. It is said that every Hindu deity is
represented in the temple in some form or the other.
Chennigaraya and Viranarayana are the other Hoysala
temples in Belur.
Halebid
Halebid is another place famous for Hoyasaleswara
temple. This exquisitely built temple consumed
almost 90 years for construction but could never be
completed. The temple is another remarkable example
of unique Hoysala art and architecture. Every wall
of the temple has carved out images of innumerable
Hindu deities, sages and saints, bird and animal
forms. Halebid also has three beautiful Jain
temples..
Shravanbelgola
Shravanbelgola is at a distance of 48 kms from
Hassan. Shravanbelgola's claim to fame is the statue
of Lord Bahubali also known as Gomateshwar. It is
worth mentionable that the 17 metre high statue of
Bahubali is the tallest monolithic structure in the
world. One is required to climb as many as 614
rock-cut steps to reach the statue situated on top
of a hillock. Shravanbelgola is also an important
Jain pilgrimage centre.
Excursion delights
The historical town of Chikmagloor is a popular
excursion destination from Hassan. The place has
several important monuments like Kodandarama Temple,
the Jamia Masjid and St. Joseph’s Cathedral.
Chikmagloor is also regarded as a paradise for
trekkers.
Hassan is slowly developing as a major tourist
destination of Karnataka. One festival worth a
mention in Hassan is Mahamastakabhisheka of the
statue of Bahubali which is held every 12 years.
This festival is celebrated in a big way in Hassan.
One Mahamastakabhisheka is slated for 2005 while the
next shall be held in the year 2017.
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