It’s time to explore the spiritual and mythological antiquity of the ancient temples through this Hassan, Belur and Shravanbelagola tour package. These temples are the assemblage of astounding archaic and art of 1000 years or older. Once you step inside these temples, you will find yourself trapped in the mesmerizing divine figures, artwork, sculptures and feeling of eternal peace of mind. This trip will definitely take you to the glorious time of India.
Highlights
- Take a glimpse of the Asia’s tallest monolithic stone statue of Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola.
- Explore and appreciate the Hoysala architectural design of the Chennakeshava temple in Belur.
- Enjoy the extravagantly sculptured figures from the Hindu epics.
- Enjoy Local mouthwatering lunch.
Itineraries & Detail
Early in the morning around 6:30 Am, our representative with chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel towards Yediyur village for the Day Excursion Ancient Temples of Belur Halebid and Shravanabelagola where you enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant.
Further, leave for the Shravanbelagola, preeminent for the 57 feet tall statue of Lord Gomateswara ‘Lord of Love’, World’s tallest imposing stone statue. This place is the renowned pilgrimage for Jains. You can reach this statue of more than 1000 years old after climbing up of 700 steps. This place also has two ponds, eight small and big temples of Hindu gods, four mandaps and several engravings. Bahubali is a believer of repudiation, self-restraint, and subjugation.
Afterward, have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then, drive to Belur which is located in Hassan district. After the drive of around 2 hours, you will reach to the Chennakeshava temple, constructed on the bank of the river Yagachi. This temple is an ultimate piece of Hoysala architecture and took 103 years to complete and devoted to the Hindu Lord Vishnu. The walls, gateways, and pillars all are engraved with sumptuous sculptures and images from the Hindu epics.
Subsequently, we will take you to the ‘Halebeedu’ means ‘ruined city’, smashed by Mughals twice. The temple area has two Lord Shiva temples named, the Hoysaleswara and the Kedareswara and two Jain temples. The walls of the temples are entirely embossed with images of Vishnu, Arjuna, Varahi, Elephants, Ganesha,Vamana and much more.
Finally, this Day tour to Ancient Temples of Belur Halebid and Shravanabelagola ends with dropping you back to the Bangalore hotel.
Inclusions
- Service of English Speaking Guide.
- Entry Fee of all Places and Temples.
- Transfer by Private AC Car (Both way).
- Mineral water during the trip.
- One breakfast & Lunch in Local south Indian Type Restaurant.
- All taxes and service charges.
Exclusions
- Air or train fare
- Camera fee at monuments
- Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay.
Cancellation & Terms Detail
Payment & Cancellation Policy
- 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges.
- 29-10 days prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost.
- 09-3 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost.
- Less than 03 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund.