India Tourism | Belur and Halebid

86 kms away Belur is famous for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style. Started in 1116 AD it took 103 years to complete this temple.The temple commemorates the victory of Hoysala over the Cholas in the great battle of Talakad. The temple is intricately carved with sculptures, friezes & pillars.

Altitude: 968 metres
Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 34, Min 20
Winter: Max 28, Min 14
Rainfall: 86 cms (June to October)
Season: Throughout the year

How to get there

	Air: The nearest airport Mangalore (154 kms) is connected by Indian Airlines flights to Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai (Madras).
	Rail: The nearest railhead Hassan (37 kms) is connected to Mangalore witch in turn connected with.
	Road: Belur is connected by road to Bangalore- 222 km, Halebid- 16 km, Hassan- 37 km, Mangalore- 154 km, Mysore- 155 km, Shravanabelagola- 86 km etc.
	Local Transport: Regular bus services connect Belur to Hassan, Halebid, Arsikere, Bangalore, Belgaum, Chickmagalur, Madikere, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Sravanabelagola, etc. Tourist & Other Taxis, Authorickshaws are available.

Places of Interest

Chenakesava Temple
Veernarayan Temple
Kappe Chennigaraya Temple

Excursions

Halebid (16 kms)
Sravanabelagola (86 kms)
Gorur (61 kms)

The Region