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Halebid is a small town which is 16 kms from Belur and 216 kms from Bangalore. Halebid means the old capital and was an important time in the ancient times of the Hoysalas when it was called Dwarasamudra. The town had many temples but they were destroyed during the Muslim invasions.
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Karnataka is the 4th most popular place in India. It is also the second state having the highest number of protected monuments in India. There are 25 wildlife sancturies and 5 national parks here. Karnataka also has the very well known Udupi Krishna Temple, the Marikamba Temple at Sirsi, the Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala, Sri Subramanya Temple at Kukke etc.
Destinations in Tamil Nadu
How to reach
Connected by road to major cities in South Karnataka. Nearest city and railway junction --- Banavar(24 kms); Hassan(31 kms)
Nearest airports are --- Mangalore(148 kms); Mysore(149 kms); Bangalore(216 kms).
What to see
The Hoysaleswara Temple
The temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. It is full of intricately carved sculptures. The entrance of the temple guarded by a Nandi Bull which is still incomplete despite 86 years of work on it. Another temple dedicated to Siva is Shantaleswara.
Kedareshwara Temple
This temple was built by king Ballala II in the 13th century. It has three super structures on the shrine and the walls are intricately carved.
Hampi
This was the capital city of the old Vijayanagar kingdom. It is situated on the banks of river Tungbhadra and is 12 kms from Hospet and 353 kms from Bangalore. Ruins of the empire tell of the glory of the Vijayanagar empire.
Tips
Summers are warm and winters cool and pleasant. Light woolens are needed during winters.
