Belur is famous for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style. Started in 1116 AD it took 103 years to complete this temple. The temple commemorates the victory of Hoysala over the Cholas in the great battle of Talakad. The temple is intricately carved with sculptures, friezes & pillars.

Altitude: 968 meters, Temperature: (deg C) Summer- Max. 34, Min. 20. Winter- Max. 28, Min. 14., Rainfall: 86 cms. (June to October), Best Season: Throughout the year.

Places Of Interest:
Chenakesava Temple, Veernarayan Temple, Kappe Chennigaraya Temple.

Excursions:
Halebid- 16 kms, Sravanabelagola- 86 kms, Gorur- 61 kms. Reach

By Air: The nearest airport Mangalore- 154 kms is connected to Bangalore, Bombay and Madras.

By Rail: Nearest railhead Hassan- 37 kms is connected to Mangalore.

By Road: Bangalore- 222 kms, Halebid- 16 km, Hassan- 37 kms, Mangalore- 154 kms, Mysore- 155 kms, Shravanabelagola- 86 kms, Belur- 91 kms, Halebid- 117 kms.