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Travel to Hassan is mainly done for going to various other places of tourist attractions like Belur, Halebid and Shravanabelgola. Hassan is located on the Mysore-Arsikere railway route and is 934 m above sea level. Named after the Goddess "Haasanamba", Hassan can be called the temple-architectural capital of Karnataka. Travel to Hassan is indeed a perfect gateway to the various tourist places in Karnataka.
Places to Visit in Travel to Hampi:
- Hasanamba temple, open only for a week in the Ashvija month
- Siddeshvara temple built by the Nayaka ruler Venkatappa Nayaka is also a must visit in your travel to Hampi.
- Travel to Hampi also gives you an opportunity to visit Belur-Halebid temples, which are at a distance of 38 km from Hassan. Here you will find the finest example of Hoysala architecture in the intricate stone sculptures standing as a testimony to the craftsmanship of the people.
- Koramangala- A village located 8 km to the east of Hassan has three temples in typical Hoysala architecture.
- Shravanabelagola- Famous for its huge Bahubali temple at 58 feet height. This is also the world's tallest monolithic statue where an annual anointment ceremony is held every 12 years.
- Channaryapatna Chandra Mouleshwara temple which is the second standing Lord Shiva's temple in India.
- Kondajji : This village is noted for the Chennakeshava temple.
Other places you must visit while you are on tour of Hampi are
- Gorur - Here there is a dam an ideal picnic spot
- Manjirabad-Find here a fort.
- Ramnathpur- This a pilgrim center.
Travel to Hampi is truly an enriching experience.
How to Reach:
Air : The nearest Airports are at Bangalore (186 Kms) and Mangalore (168 Kms).
Rail : Hassan is linked by rail with Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Shimoga & Arsikere.
Road : Well connected by road network there are regular bus service by private and Government buses which ply between Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore.
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