Hassan Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Hassan

OVERVIEW- Hassan is a cultural rich city of Indian state of Karnataka. This serene city is situated on the banks of Yagachi River. Hassan is also known as temple-architectural capital of Karnataka. The cultural activity was started in this city from the time of Hoysalas. Channa Krishnappa Naik had established this city in the 11th century. It one of the most beautiful tourist places for weekend tour which is well known for its sculptures to the architectural wonders of Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola. Hassan in Karnataka in India has still preserved the remnants of the medieval era.

BENGALURU- Bengaluru, the Garden City of India is also the capital of Karnataka. The city ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its pleasant climate, friendly people and its highly educated population have made this Silicon Valley of India. Almost all computer related multinationals are setting up their Indian head office at Bengaluru. This garden city of India has many gardens and boulevards. There are number of places of tourist interest in and around Bengaluru.

HASSAN- A city with rich cultural heritage and history, Hassan is a town in the south-western region of the state Karnataka. The tourist places in Hassan offer a plethora of options to travelers - from basking in the spirituality of religious places to exploring finely crafted medieval architecture to gorgeous scenic beauty and more.

Tour Destination: Bengaluru - Hassan - Bengaluru

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: BENGALURU - HASSAN

Today morning drive to Hassan enroute visiting Shravanabelagola.

SHRAVANABELAGOLA- Located in the Shravanabelagola is famous worldwide for its splendid Jain Temples. The statue of the Saint Gommateshvara Bahubali in the city is one of the most significant pilgrimage places for Jains and attracts pilgrims from all over the world.

Later, continue your drive Hassan. Straight transfer to hotel, and evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: HASSAN

After breakfast visit Hassan City viewing

BELUR AND HALEBIDU- Both these places are the best known temples of the Hoysala dynasty. The Belur and Halebid temples give a glimpse of Hindu temple art at its glorious best of the 16th century. They are famous for their carvings and splendid architecture. The Hoysalas improved on the Calukyan style of architecture by building extremely ornate temples in many parts of Karnataka noted for the sculptures in the walls, ceilings, curved pillars and many more. They followed Dravidian style, vesara style of architecture.

RAMANATHPUR TEMPLES- This is a holy town on the banks of River Cauvery. This temple town is also known as 'Dakshin Kashi' for its temples on the banks of the river. There are over five temples within a stone's throw of each other that see a major footfall throughout the year.

SHETTYHALLI CHURCH- This church is said to have been built about 450 years ago and is in Gothic architecture. The church gets submerged by the Hemavathi River backwaters. However, the water recedes during the summer and one can pay a visit to the crumbled church.

MOSALE HOYSALA TEMPLES- Chennakeshava and Someshwara temples are built in Hoysala architecture with intricate details. These temples see thousands of devotees from across the globe and charm most of them with its exquisite architecture.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: HASSAN - BENGALURU

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Bengaluru to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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