Belur
38 km from hassan with its exquisite temples. The chennakeshava temple is a fine example. It took 103 years to complete and the facade of the temple is covered with I intricate sculptures and frescoes - awe-inŽspiring in their workmanship. In the temple are hand-lathe turned filigreed pillars. Veeranarayana temple and the smaller I shrines are worth a visit.
Halebid
27 km north-west of hassan, 17 km east of belur is halebid. Hoysaleswara temple has a wealth of sculptural deŽtail, the walls covered with gods, godŽdesses, animals and dancing girls. No two facets of the temple are alike. Guarded by a nandi bull, it was never completed, despite 86 years of work. BeŽlur and halebid are 222 and 216 km reŽspectively from bangalore.
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Std code: 08394
194 km from bangalore is the district headquarters town of hassan. This calm and peaceful town is a convenient base to visit sravanabelagola, belur and halebid. They are best done over two days, with an overnight halt at hassan. You can visit these places from bangalore and mysore too.
120 km west of mysore, it is connected by road and rail to bangalore, mysore and mangalore.
Jhansi Excursions
Mahoba (165). A variety of pan (betel leaf), ballads of the legendary warrior brothers, Ahla and Udal, and ruins of a 9th century sun temple to the west of Rehila lake on the town's outskirts have ensured Mahoba's fame.
Excursions: Rajkot
Lai Pari Lake And Randerda: 5 Km, A Picturesque Picnic Spot.
Aji Dam: 8 Km, An Interesting EnterŽtainment Centre.
Wankaner: 50 Km, On The Way To Kachchh, It Is Known For Its Beautiful PalŽace, Now A Heritage Hotel.
Jhansi Excursions
Paricha (25 km). A dam on the Bet-wa river which is popular as a picnic spot.
Deogarh (123 km). The remains of a fine Vishnu temple dating to the Gupta period and several Jain temples are located here.
