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Twin temple towns showcasing the apex of Hoysala architecture (12th c.) — Chennakeshava Temple at Belur and Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu — inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2023.
Must-see highlights
Chennakeshava Temple star-shaped base
Hoysala sculptural friezes (1000+ figures)
Darpana Sundari (mirror lady) sculpture
Halebidu Hoysaleshwara Temple twin shrines
Kedareshwara Temple
Archaeological Museum Halebidu
Jain Bastis at Halebidu
Belur Yagachi dam
Sculpture detail guided walk
Belur market
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Hassan 35km · Mangalore (IXE) 175km
Nearby attractions
Chennakeshava TempleHoysaleswara TempleShravanabelagolaChikmagalur
How to get here
Bangalore → Belur
cab · 4.5h
₹5,000
approx.
Bangalore → Hassan
bus · 4h
₹400
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Hassan35 km
Mangalore (IXE)175 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹4,000/night
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