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Halebid literally meaning a ruined city, is a small town with several large tanks, highlighting its glorious past. Halebid, the great city of Dwarasamudra flourished as a capital of the Hoysala Empire during the 12th and 13th centuries, during which period it reached its greatness.  Halebid has several strikingly beautiful Hoysala temples and Jain shrines. These temples are sculptural extravaganza, richly endowed with most finely detailed scroll work in stone. One can see a hillock where the Palace stood, a sight having archaeological value and beauty. Halebid is the abode of lots of tourist attractions including Hoysaleswara temple, Basadi Halli, Belur, Shantaleswara Temple and Kedareswara Temple. Halebid is a good place to visit, especially as it stands as a symbol of the nation’s culture with the pride of past glory. Archaeological Society of India preserves the ancient temples, with all decorum and neatness.

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Category : Pilgrim,

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 573115

STD Code: 8177

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Halebeedu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu (which was previously called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to one of the best examples of Hoysala architecture in the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. The two Nandi statues which are on the side of the Hoysaleshwara temple are monolithic. Soap stone or Chloritic Schist was used for the construction of these temples. However a number of sculptures in the temple are destroyed by invaders. So the temple is incomplete. Halebid means old abode. There is an archeological museum in the temple complex.

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Halebid and Belur Sightseeing

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By Air : Mangalore is the nearest domestic airport, which is 168 km away and Bangalore is the nearest international airport, which is 222 km away. Taxi cab costs about Rs 2500 from Mangalore and Rs 3500 from Bangalore. Mangalore air terminal is connected to Bangalore and Chennai. Bangalore airport is well connected to almost all airports in India. International flights to major foreign cities are also operated from Bangalore.

By Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.

By BUS : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.

By Taxi : The best option to travel around the town is to hire taxis from Belur and use the same vehicle throughout the day. Taxis are also available from Hassan which is around 31 km from the town. Taxis can usually be hired from the taxi stands. They are available in many street corners and also have the option of A/C cabs. These taxis usually charge around Rs 6 per km for Non A/C cars and Rs 7 per km for A/C cabs. Since Halebid has many sites that a traveler can visit A/C taxis are the best.

By Other : For local travel auto rickshaws are a good option. Since the autos are quick and easy to find. They are available through auto stands. However they may not be metered and prices have to be negotiated. There are no separate night fares.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

K.S.T.D.C Mayura Hotel ; Halebeedu, Karnataka 573121 ‎ ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Police : 100
• Fire :101
• Ambulance : 102

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