and return back to Hospet for overnight stay.
Day 9:
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After breakfast leave for Hassan.Though an important
archeological site in itself, Hassan is more popularly known
as a convenient base to the architectural ans sculptural
wonders of Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola. The
Hoysala
rule between 11th to 13th centuries has left a profound impact on the
architectural and cultural legacy of the region and it was during this time that
most of the legendary and renowned temples of Belur and Halebid were
constructed. Very near to one of the biggest Jain pilgrimage centres of India,
Sravanabelagola, Hassan has been deeply influenced by Jainism and Jain
philosophy and mythology can readily be seen in the sculptures, paintings
and literary works of the region. Hassan itself was once a well-known centre
of Jain literature. It has retained the aura of serenity and peace and situated
in the heart of Malnad district of Karnataka. The nearby excursion point of
Sravanabelagola features one of the world's tallest and loveliest monolith
statues of Lord Gomateshwara or Lord Bahubali, a Jain saint. Belur being the
capital of the Hoysala kings has the most remarkable monuments including
Chennakeshava temple that took 103 years to complete and Veeranarayana
temple. Halebid looks like a twin city to Belur when it comes to the rich
architecture of Karnataka.On arrival check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10:
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After breakfast sightseeing of Belur and Halebid.Belur and
Halebid, are more of twin hamlets having many things in
common between them. Both together complete the full
square of the Hoysala temples along with Hampi and
Hassan. Both
have exquisite ancient temples built by the Hoysala dynasty and have at one
point of the time been the capital city of the Hoysala dynasty. Belur and
Halebid are the twin towns which are located in the Hassan district of the
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