- Belur
- 49 km
- Halebidu
- 55 km
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Start
- By 8 AM
The Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu are among the finest examples of stone carving anywhere in the world. Both are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From Tranquil Terrain they make an easy half day trip.
The plan
- 8 AM: Breakfast and leave. Belur is about 49 km away.
- 9:15 AM: Chennakeshava temple, Belur. Hire a guide. Spend about an hour.
- 10:45 AM: Drive 16 km to Halebidu.
- 11:15 AM: Hoysaleswara temple, the Kedareshwara temple and the Jain basadis.
- 1 PM: Lunch in Belur or Hassan, or head back to the resort.
Tips
- Go early. Stone floors get hot by noon and you will be barefoot.
- Licensed guides at both sites make the visit far richer.
- Carry water and a cap.
- If you are driving home to Bengaluru or Mysuru, do this on your last day, since it is on the way.
Questions travellers ask
How much time is needed for Belur and Halebidu?
About 4 to 5 hours including the drive from Tranquil Terrain.
49 km
55 km
