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.
