Belur, Halebidu & Shravanabelagola 2 Day Tour from Bangalore

Embark on a historical journey towards Belur and Halebidu, which were under the control of the Hoysala kingdom. On the second day, visit Shravanabelagola, which has the largest monolith statue of Gommateshwara in the world.

Highlights

• Visit the oldest temples of Hoysala kingdom in Belur and Halebidu and witness the carvings, shrines, and Hoysala emblem.
• Explore the Gomatheeswara statue, which is the largest monolithic idol in the world.

Detailed Overview

• The ancient city of Belur, located on the banks of the Yagachi River in Hassan district, is cloaked in mystique. It was previously called Velapura. Belur is known for its Chennakeshava temple, which was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE.
• Halebidu is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka, which was called Dwarasamudra. It was the capital of Hoysalas in the 12th century. It is the home of some of the most beautiful Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the ornate Hoysaleshwara & Kedareshwara temples.
• Gomateshwara Statue: Also known as the Bahubali Statue, this 10th-century statue is 17 meters high and believed to be one of the tallest Gomateshwara statues in the world. It was constructed by the General of King Rajamalla, Chamundaraya, during the Ganga Dynasty. 

Belur, Halebidu & Shravanabelagola: 2-Day Tour from Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1: Start from Bangalore and visit temples of Belur and Halebidu

• The driver will pick up the guests from a given address or your hotel in Bangalore 
• Drive to Belur, which is a 4-hour drive from Bangalore. 
• Visit Chennakesava Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is built in a star shape. 
• Drive to Halebidu and explore its ancient temple, the Hoysaleshwara temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Halebidu was the capital of Hoysalas. 
• After the visit, the guests are dropped back to the hotel in Belur or Hassan.

Day 2: Visit Shravanabelagola and drive back to Bangalore

• After breakfast, we will drive to Shravanabelagola and visit Vindhyagiri Hill, on which the main temple and Bahubali statue are located. This is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of Jainism.
• The Gomateshwara statue, situated at Vindhyagiri Hill, is the largest monolithic statue in the world.
• We will proceed to visit Kachina and Lakki Pond
• After the visit, we will drive back to Bangalore, which is an almost 3-hour journey, and reach Bangalore by late evening.