Hassan

Hassan is a scenic town in the heart of Malnad in Karnataka with a pleasant climate. 194 kms from Bangalore, this quiet and peaceful town is a convenient base to visit Shravanabelagola, Belur and Halebid. Also know as the "Poor Man's Ooty", Hassan boasts of numerous attractions which are not to be missed.


Best Time & Climte :
The 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. One can visit the place any time of the year but it is advisable to avoid the rainy seasons. The best time to visit Hassan is between October to March.


How to get there ?

» By Air - Nearest airport is Bangalore (170 kms).

» By Train - Trains from Mysore and Mangalore.

» By Road - Hassan is conveniently connected by Road to important tourist locations in Karnataka like Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore.


Must Visit :

» Belur and Halebid - 38 kms from Hassan is Belur. 17 km east of Belur is Halebid. The best example of Hoysala architecture built in the 12th century, these places are sheer profusion of stone sculptures.

» Channakeshava Tmple Belur - About 38 kms from Hassan, The Channakeshava temple at Belur, built by the emperor Vishnuvardhana, during 1117 AD to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism, has attracted connoisseurs of art from all over the world, through its intricate sculpting wonders.

» Koramangala - Also called Koravangala in Dudda Hubli of Hassan taluk is about 8 kms to the east of Hassan town. The village contains three temples in the Hoysala style of architecture built in the 12th century A.D.

» Shravanabelagola - Believed to be the world's tallest monolithic statue, it is in dedication to Prince Bahubali, a Jain Saint. The anointment ceremony is performed once in 12 years.