Hoysala Temples Tour with Belur And Halebid
Per Person on Twin Sharing basis
The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power originating from the Indian subcontinent that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, India between the 10th and the 14th centuries. The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu.
Day 1: Bangalore - Somanthpura - Mysore
On reaching Bangalore airport/railway station, meet our representative who will be there to receive you and thereafter to drive to Mysore where your hotel is already booked. En-route, we will stop at Somnathpura to visit its famous Chennakesava Temple that was built by Soma, a commander in 1268 CE under Hoysala king Narasimha III. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Mysore. On reaching, check in at the hotel and have a relaxing overnight stay.
The Chennakesava temple is one of the perfect examples of Hoysala architecture and is well preserved even today by the Archeological Survey of India.
Day 2: Mysore - Halebid - Belur - Hassan
Today after morning breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Mysore and leave for Hassan. En-route, we will stop at Halebid and Belur to visit its ancient temples that are famous worldwide for their Hoysala architecture. Thereafter, we will continue our drive to Hassan, our final destination for the day. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Halebid accurately means ruined city as it was ruined twice by the Bahmani Sultanate. Previously known as Dwarasamudra, the city was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship in the lavish Kedareswara and Hoysaleswara temples.
Belur is a small town that is famous worldwide for its Chennakeshava temple which is one of the finest examples of Hoysala style architecture.
Day 3: Hassan - Kaidala - Bangalore & Departure
On the last day after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Hassan to return back to Bangalore. En-route, we will stop at Kaidala to visit its ancient temples. After exploring the place, we will continue our drive to Bangalore. On reaching, get direct transfer to Bangalore airport or railway station to board flight or train for onward destination.
