Belur , Karnataka
About Belur
Belur, located on the banks of river Yagachi about 40 km from Hassan, is world famous tourist destination because of the ancient temples here. The town is most famous for its Chennakeshava temple, one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship. When Halebidu was attacked by the North India’s sultans, the kingdom moved their capital to Belur. From the 11th to 13th centuries, the Hoysalas ruled parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from here.
The main tourist activity in this area is temple viewing. Aside from viewing temples, take some time to sit in cafes and restaurants, sip a cup of chai or local coffee while chatting with the locals, they can tell you stories from the past and the present situation in Belur. Coffee is the main crop in the region. Ragi Mudde is a popular meal across Karnataka and is widely available. Being a small temple town, Belur is hardly a center for shopping. Books, trinkets and souvenirs are sold by vendors outside the temple grounds and around the area.
Beautiful scenarios can be seen while travelling in Belur. Coffee, rice,finger millet, pepper, cardamom, ginger and sugarcane are produced in the region. The Chandragiri Hill near Shravanabelagola is one of the best places to relax as well as the Vindhyagiri Hill. Take care of your belongings and avoid being alone during the night. Guides offer their services at many of the temples. They are very trustworthy but try to negotiate and agree over a price to avoid disputes. Be careful while driving or walking in the hills too.
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The Gravity Pillar, Karnataka
0.7 km from Belur - See map
This pillar located inside Chennakesava Temple (Keshava Temple). Visitors should avoid the temptation to knock this structure over :) - this...
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Darpan Sundari, Karnataka
0.7 km from Belur - See map
Darpan Sundari, or The Lady With the Mirror, is one of the must-sees sculptures inside the Chennakeshava Temple. A sculpture found within the...
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Kappe Chennigaraya Temple, Karnataka
0.7 km from Belur - See map
Kappe Chennigaraya Temple is a small shrine that can be found close to the Chennakeshava Temple. There is a story behind the temple: a father,...
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Chennakeshava Temple, Karnataka
0.8 km from Belur - See map
From a short distance, this is a magnificent and imperial looking structure. From closer up, the intricacy becomes more apparent. The temple is...
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Vishnu Samudra, Karnataka
0.8 km from Belur - See map
It is also know as the Big Tank of Belur. The Big Tank was built under the reign of Narasimha Raya. The steps around the edge of the water was...
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Hoysaleshwara Temple, Karnataka
16.5 km from Belur - See map
Walk among the coconut trees and flowers of the grounds of this temple. It was finished in 1121 CE and is dedicated to Shiva. The temple boasts...
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Kedareswara Temple, Karnataka
17 km from Belur - See map
Kedareswara Temple is the other not to miss temple in Halebidu. Some of the sculptures here detail stories from the Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita...
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Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavalli, Karnataka
23.9 km from Belur - See map
Lakshmi Devi Temple is located in Doddagaddavalli of Hassan District of Karnataka. Vishnuvaradhana, a King of Hoysalas Dynasty constructed this...
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka
*27.9 km from Belur - See map
Located in Chikmagalur and Shimoga districts of Karnataka, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned for housing substantial tiger population....
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Veera Narayana Temple, Karnataka
28.1 km from Belur - See map
This is another small temple with an architectural style similar to that of the main Chennakeshava Temple. It can be found on the west side of the...
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Sakleshpur, Karnataka
37 km from Belur - See map
Sakleshpur is famous for the Sakleshwara temple and has a broken linga installed in the temple premises. The temple is in the entrance of the city...
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Hasanamba Temple, Karnataka
37.3 km from Belur - See map
The main deity of this temple is “Goddess Shakti” named Hasanamba. Dating back to 800 years, the inner chamber of the temple will be opened...
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