one of the open secrets, Halebidu was flourished in 12th & 13th centauries. The main attractions here are Hoysala Temple & Shantaleswara Temple. Together they took roughly about 100 years to build but are still incomplete.
These temples are set in a pristine lawn & the restoration work done on the temple gives one an impression of impeccability. Nature of carvings done on the walls is so intricate as to resemble carvings done on sandal wood rather than stone.
Location: About 220km from Bangalore
How to reach: About 4 hours drive from Bangalore, Hassan (30 km) is the nearest
city.
Recommended duration of the stay:1 nights & 2 days
Things to do: Walk around the temple & admire the carvings
Places to stay:
Hassan has all categories of hotels to stay. Hotel Hassan Ashok & Hotel Southern Star are recommended ones.
BELUR
Halebidu is inseparable from Belur, connected through the ages by a common Hoysala heritage & recently by well laid road. Chennakeshava temple in Belur is contemporary to Halebidu temples. In Belur, you could spend hours studying the minute carvings on the exterior walls.
Places to stay: Hoysala Village Resort located about 7 kms from Belur.
Tariff ranged from Rs. 4800 for 02 adults per night on all meals plan
