A glimpse at Hassan and how to reach the place

It is widely believed that the temple-architecture capital of Karnataka is Hassan. The city was founded by the Hoysala dynasty during the 11^th century and was named after the goddess “Hassanamba”. Thus, it is steeped in history and the temples and monuments, which are architectural wonders, are being looked after by Hassan Tourism. It has a pleasant climate, making it a favorable spot for vacations.

Places promoted by Hassan tourism

There are several temples in the city which are architectural wonders and are known for the beauty and perfection of the art work and sculpture present in them. Hassan tourism forms a major part of Karnataka tourism, and there are many options of how to reach Hassan from different parts of Karnataka.

One of the most famous places near Hassan is Belur, which was the capital of the erstwhile Hoysala Empire. It is known for its grandeur and is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. There is a temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in Hassan, the Chennakesava temple, which is the main attraction there. There is a temple complex around this temple which also houses the Kappe Chennigraya temple. . It is said to have been built by the queen Shantaladevi, who was the wife of Kind VisnuVardhan. 

Shravanabelagola which falls under the Hassan district is one of the most famous pilgrims centers for Jains. Under the patronage and guidance of the Gangas of Talakad, this achieved architectural and artistic peaks. There is a 57 feet statue of Bahubali which is set to have been carved out of a single stone and is the largest in the world to be made out of one stone. Once in every 12 years, hundreds of devotees cover the statue in curd, saffron, ghee and milk. This beautiful ceremony is known as Mahakumbhabhisheka.

Another temple complex which is very famous for its architecture and sculptural majesty is Halebeedu. On the outer walls of the temple, scenes from Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata have been carved out in a way that is mesmerizing people even after all these centuries that have passed. Such is the perfection of the artists of that era.

How to reach Hassan?

Hassan is accessible from various parts of Karnataka, especially Bangalore, which connects very easily to many parts of India and abroad. From the railway station present in the city, you can get connecting trains to almost all cities in India. It is directly connected to Hubli, Delhi, Mumbai and other important cities. Via air travel, the closest airport is at Bangalore. Apart from railways and flights, there are a lot of buses promoted by the Hassan tourism which ply to Hassan.

Now that you have read about Hassan tourism and how to reach Hassan, you can plan a fun trip there. It can either be a family trip which is both entertaining and educative for the kids about the history of Karnataka; or a pleasant getaway for a couple.