Hassan is a perfect holiday destination for every traveller. Surrounded by hill stations like Sakleshpur and Chikamagalur, Hassan is a renowned city for its architectural marvels, heritage, historical forts and many other hidden gems of unexplored Karnataka. The ancient twin temples Beluru- Halebeedu are the highlights of the district Hassan.
Places of interest in Hassan
The ancient Hoysala city Hassan offers something for every traveller. There are many places of interest in Hassan, especially for those who love history and heritage. The submerged ruins of Shettihalli Church on the banks of River Hemavati amaze every traveller. Not just the Jain pilgrims, Shravanabelagola is also a must to do place for anyone who visits Hassan. Take about 700 steps to reach the highest and the tallest statue of Jain God Lord Bahubali Ji or Gometeshwara in the world. Manjirabad Fort, Bisle Ghat Trek, temples, and many more historical and heritage places will entice you to extend your stay in Hassan.
How to reach
Since Hassan is the district headquarters, it can be reached by road and rail. To reach Hassan by air, Bangalore and Mangaluru international airports are equidistant from Hassan. The airports are about 180 km away and are well connected by rail and road. However, the domestic airport in Mysuru is just 140 km away. State Road Transport buses ply from all the major cities and towns of Karnataka. The rail route is also well-connected with major towns of the country. KSTDC packages are also available for Hassan.
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