(Image source from: Belur)

An absolute must see destination in any cultural tour of India, Belur, located on the banks of the river Yagachi in Hassan district, was the capital of the powerful south Indian dynasty of the Hoysalas. Also known as the Banaras of the South, “Dakshin Varanasi”, and the place is home to the awe-inspiring Chennakesava Temple, a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture.

How to Reach:

By Road:

Belur is connected by good motorable roads to all the important places and cities in South India, Belur is:

37 km from Hassan

154 km from Mangalore

155 km from Mysore

86 km from Sravanabelagola

86 km from Chikmagulur

By Train:

The nearest railhead is Hassan connected with different cities and places in India.

By Plane:

Mangalore is the nearest airport connected by flights to different cities in India.

Places to Visit near Belur:

17 km away is another splendid attraction of Halebid which was the Hoysala capital before Belur. Previously known as Dwarasamudra, the place is famous for the Hoysaleswara temple which is a cultural extravaganza.

While visiting these destinations, don’t miss Shravanabelagola for the gigantic statue of Gometashvara.