The
tranquil town of Hassan is situated at a distance of 194 kms from Bangalore
in the south India state of Karnataka. This quiet and peaceful town is a
convenient 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 on account of its
proximity from Belur, Halebid and Sravanbelagola. The tourists stay at this
small town to visit the adjacent travel destinations like Belur and Halebid
famous for their antique temples.
Sightseeing at Hassan
Halebid : Situated 27 kms north-west of Hassan and 17 kms east of
Belur, the temples of Halebid - like those of Belur - are the silent
testimony to the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka. The Hoysaleswara
Temple, dating back to the 12th century, is breathtaking for its awesome
sculptural details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless
variety of gods and goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls. This
magnificent temple - guarded by a Nandi Bull - was never completed, despite
86 years of labour. The Jain basadis located nearby are equally rich in
sculptural detail.
Belur : This quaint hamlet - 38 kms from Hassan - is located on the
banks of the river Yagachi. It was once the capital of the Hoysala Empire,
today made memorable for its impressive temples. The Chennakeshava Temple is
one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It took 103 years to
complete this temple. The facade of the temple is filled with intricately
carved sculptures and friezes. The images of elephants, episodes from the
epics, sensuous dancers, all awe-inspiring in their intricate workmanship.
Shravanabelagola : Situated almost 51 kms southeast of Hassan, this
is one of the most revered Jain pilgrimage centers. 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.
Reaching Hassan :
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.
STD/ISD Codes
If dialing from India ------- 08172 (number)
If dialing from abroad -------+91-8172 (number)
Hassan Attractions
