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Hassan Introduction

HassanThe weather in Hassan is pleasant throughout the year. The summers are warm while winters are cool. April is the hottest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at around 35°C and a mean daily minimum of 20°C. The place is an ideal base to explore the historical sites of Belur, Halebid, and Shravanbelgola. Chikmagalur district takes its name from the headquarters town of Chikmagalur which literally means younger daughter's town.

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Hassan Tourist Attractions
§ The Shennakeshava Temple
The Shennakeshava temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It took 103 years to complete this architectural marvel. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and frescos, with no portion left blank.Elephants, episodes from the epics, sensuous dancers.
§ Hoysaleswara Temple
The Hoysaleswara Temple, dating back to the 21th century, is astounding for its wealth of sculpture details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of Gods and Goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls.
§ Halebid
Halebid is 27 kms north-west of Hassan and 17 kms east of Belur. The temples of Halebid - like those of Belur - bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka.
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Weekend Getaways Around Hassan
§ Belur
Belur is situated around 38 kms from Hassan. The Channekeshava Temple at Belur is the only one of the three major Hoysala sites still in use. The construction of this temple started in AD 1116 to commemorate the victory of the Hoysalas over the Cholas at Talakad.
§ Shravanbelgola
Shravanbelgola is located around 48 kms off Hassan and is famous for the statue of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwar). The place is an important Jain pilgrimage center with an ancient history. The 17 meters high statue of Bahubali is said to be the tallest monolithic structure in the world.
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