surround it on all sides. Huge herds of Asian Elephants flock here together
and it is blessed with wildlife abundance. You find a variety of trees and
shrubs often making it a sanctuary for illegal timber traders. Among reptiles,
the marsh crocodile, monitor lizard, rock python and several other species
can be found. Aquatic and terrestrial tortoises, frogs, toads and tree frogs and
a myriad insects, including some very colourful butterflies, adorn this lovely
southern jungle of India.Overnight stay.
Day 6:
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After breakfast drive to Hassan. 194 kms from Bangalore is
the District Headquarters of Hassan. This quiet and peaceful
town is a convenient base to visit Sharavanabelagola, Belur
and Halebid. Hassan offers a wide variety of
accommodation. It is well connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Mysore
and Mangalore. Hassanamba Temple is 800 years old and houses the main
deity of Hassan. The temple is dedicated to Amba also known as Goddess
Shakti. The goddess here is a anthill or (hutta in kannada) which denotes
Hassanamba is actually goddess Parvathi. The Inner sanctum opens only
once a year for two weeks during Deepavali and closes three days after
Balipadyami. When the temple is closed they keep before the goddess a lit
lamp two bags of uncooked rice, water and flowers. On arrival check in to
Hotel. Afternoon visit Belur and Halebid Temples. Overnight stay.
Day 7:
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After breakfast drive to Hospet approx 395 Kms 08 Hours
drive.Hospet was built by Krishna Deva Raya, one of the
rulers of Vijayanagara in memory of his mother Nagalambika.
The city was named Nagalapura, however people referred to
the city as Hosa Pete meaning New City. An area between Hampi and
Hospet is still called as Nagalapura. It was the entrance gate to the city of
Vijayanagara for all travellers coming from Goa and West Coast. On arrival,
check-in at the hotel.
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