BelurThe capital of the Hoysala Em-pire 800 years ago, Belur today is a small town famous for the Chennakesava Temple - one of the greatest monuments of medieval art in India. Started in 1116 AD and built over a span of 103 years the interior of this temple has exquisitely carved panels and stone pillars. From the outside the temple is covered with a variety of sculptures. ACCESS The nearest airport is at Mangalore (154 km) which has flight connections to Bangalore, and the nearest railhead is Hassan (37 km). Belur is well connected by road to Bangalore (222 km), Halebid (16 km), Hassan (37 km). PLACES OF INTEREST Veernarayana Temple, Chennakesava Temple, Kapper Chennigaraya Temple. EXCURSIONS Halebid (16 km), Sravanabelagola (86 km) and Gorur (61 km) -- a dam site across river Hemavathy. |