Belur Tourism, Tamil Nadu India
(Belur is also known as Beluru)
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Belur Fast Facts
- State: Tamil Nadu
- District: Hassan
- Famous for/as: Temples
- Altitude: 915 m
- Language: Kannada, Hindi and English
- Best Season: Oct - May
- Weather: Summer 30-40°C, Winter 10-22°C
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- Pincode: 573115
- STDCode: 08177
Belur Info
Govt. of India Tourist Office,
KFC Building, 48,
Church Street,
Bangalore.
Tel: (080) 25321683, 25583030.
Tourist Officer, Dept. of Tourism,
Govt. of Karnataka,
Yatriniwas Building,
A.V.K. College Road, Hassan,
Tel: (08172)268862.
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation,
49 2nd Floor, Khanjia Bhawan,
(West Side) Race Course Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: 080-22352901/02/03.
Fax: 080-22352963.
Belur, India Overview
An absolute must see destination in any cultural tour of India, Belur, located on the banks of the river Yagachi in Hassan district, was the capital of the powerful south Indian dynasty of the Hoysalas. Also known as the Banaras of the South, “Dakshin Varanasi”, and the place is home to the awe-inspiring Chennakesava Temple, a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture.
17 km away is another splendid attraction of Halebid which was the Hoysala capital before Belur. Previously known as Dwarasamudra, the place is famous for the Hoysaleswara temple which is a cultural extravaganza. While visiting these destinations, don’t miss Sravanabelagola for the gigantic statue of Gometashvara.
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