How can I reach Halebidu?

You can reach Halebidu by road from Bangalore, Hassan, or Mysore. Trains are also available from these cities, and the nearest airports are in Bangalore and Mysore.

What is the best time to visit Halebidu?

The best time to visit is from October to March when the weather is pleasant.

What is the significance of the Hoysaleswara Temple?

The Hoysaleswara Temple is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site and a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Halebidu

Karnataka

Halebidu is a historic town in Karnataka, India, renowned for its exquisite temples and monuments, particularly the Hoysaleswara Temple and Kedareshwara Temple, showcasing the rich cultural and architectural heritage of the Hoysala Empire.

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Temples in Halebidu

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Chennakeshava Temple, Belur

Shrungagiri Shanmukha Temple

Chamundaraya Basadi

Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple

Kadri Manjunatha Temple

Achyuta Raya Temple

Vijaya Vittala Temple

Hoysaleswara Temple

Amruteshvara Temple

Kadu Malleshwara Temple

Mangaladevi Temple

Bull Temple Dodda Basavana Gudi

Virupaksha Temple

Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple

Shri Mahabaleshwara Temple

Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple

Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple

Shree Siddharoodha Swami Math

Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple

Ambalapady Janardhana and Mahakali Temple

Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple

Shantaleswara Temple

Ramalingeshwara Kamanna Temple

Shri Shringeri Shankar Math

Venugopala Swamy Temple

Chamundeshwari Temple

Kappe Chennigaraya Temple

Dharmaraya Swamy Temple

Shri Idagunji Maha Ganapati Temple

Gokarna Rudragaya Harihareshwar Temple

Kollur Mookambika Temple

Sri Shambulingeshwara Temple

Shree Pattevinayak Temple

Padi Igguthappa Temple

Murudeshwar Temple

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How to Reach Halebidu

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Reach by Air

Nearest airports are in Bangalore and Mysore, from where you can travel by road or rail.

Reach by Train

Trains are available from Bangalore, Hassan, and Mysore.

Reach by Road

Local transportation includes buses and taxis.

Historical Timeline

"• 12th Century - Halebidu was the capital of the Hoysala Empire. • 14th Century - The city was raided by the armies of Muhammad Tughlak and Allauddin Khilji, leading to its decline. • 16th Century - The city fell into neglect and was later known as Halebidu, meaning 'old capital' or 'destroyed capital'."