Mysore is a country of many marvels as it boasts of the most widely diverse cultures, intriguing architecture incredible landscapes and splendid historic sites. The splendid city has diverse getaways located in its vicinity which can be visited in one day. Two of such destinations are Belur and Halebidu.
Discover the people and places that have left their mark on these town’s history heading off with our One day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Tour.
Known as Twin towns, Belur and Halebidu located in Hassan district of Karnataka from the Golden Triangle of Karnataka Tourism along with the town of Shravanabelagola. Halebidu once the capital of Hoysala houses several magnificent temples built during the 12th century.
Belur referred to as the Banaras of South or Dakshina Varanasi houses several strikingly beautiful temples built in Hoysala architecture. Another popular tourist destination of Hassan district, Shravanabelagola is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations of Jainism.
Our one day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu tour takes the tourists on a pleasant spiritual and historic voyage.
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Snapshot of 1 Day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Sightseeing Tour Package by Car
- Same Day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Tour
- Fixed Itinerary
- Sightseeing Places Covered – Melukote Cheluvarayaswamy Temple, Shravanabelagola Bahubali Temple, Halebidu Hoysaleswara Temple, Belur Chennakeshava Temple
- Departs at 9:00 AM
- Ends at 6:00 PM
- Inclusions – Parking Charges, Driver Batta; pickup and drop service from your Mysore Hotel
- Exclusions – Entry Fees; Lunch / All meals
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Package Cost for 1 Day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Sightseeing Trip
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Indigo / Etios / Dzire 4 Seater / Sedan Rs.5,200/- |
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Innova / Xylo 7 Seater / SUV Rs.8,000/- |
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Tempo Traveller (A/C) 12 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.9,000/- |
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Swaraj Mazda 20 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.13,500/- |
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Bus 49 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.18,000/- |
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Velapuri, which later was renamed as Belur was the second capital of Hoysala Empire and became as the capital after its invasion by the Delhi Sultanate. The imposing temples of Belur, Halebidu and the pilgrimage centre of Shravanabelagola is delight to the visitors interested in historical sites.
Our one day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu tour comprises of a visit to the famed Cheluvarayaswamy Temple, Chennakeshava Temple, Hoysaleswara Temple and the Bahubali Temple. These astonishingly wonderful temples house many fine artworks. The splendour of these impressive temples attracts several visitors every year.
Itinerary for One Day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Trip
Pickup from your Hotel at 9:00 AM
| Tourism Place | Plan to Depart By |
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| Melukote Cheluvarayaswamy Temple | 10:30 AM |
| Shravanabelagola Bahubali Temple | 11:30 AM |
| Halebidu Hoysaleswara Temple | 1:00 PM |
| Lunch 30 to 45 minutes. Please note that Lunch is not Complimentary and Not Included in this package. | 2:00 PM |
| Belur Chennakeshava Temple | 3:30 PM |
Drop at your Hotel by 6:00 PM
NOTE: You can visit all these places in Belur and Halebidu or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Mysore fixed itinerary package.
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What is Included in Mysore to Belur and Halebidu 1 Day Tour Package?
- Pick and drop to your Hotel / Home in Mysuru
- Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary
- Driver Batta
- Parking charges
- Toll gate charges
What is Excluded in 1 Day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Tour Package?
- Entry Fee for tourist attractions in Belur – Halebidu
- Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
What to see! A Quick Guide to Belur – Halebidu Sightseeing Tour from Mysore by Taxi
Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the 1 Day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Sightseeing tour package.
1. Melukote Cheluvarayaswamy Temple, Mysore
- Plan to Depart by : 10:30 AM
- Must See / Things to Do: Witness the shrine of Ramanujacharya
- Timings: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
The First stop of the one day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu tour is the sacred temple of Cheluvarayaswamy located in Melukote in Mandya district at a distance of 48 km from Mysore.
The Imperial temple built on the Yadavagiri hills has a square shaped sanctum with the idol of Cheluvarayaswamy also known as Thirunarayana or Cheluvapille Raja the manifestation of Lord Vishnu.
The Sacred pilgrimage centre of the Vaishnavas has been patronized by the Rajas of Mysore. The unsurpassed beauty encircling the temple gifted with several precious jewels and crowns enhances the charm of the trip to the sacred place.
The Temple entrance that welcomes visitors with a wonderful tower known as gopuram had been well visited by Raja Wodeyar and Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. Both the kings have been known to have bestowed several endowments to the illustrious temple.
The Diamond crown owned by the temple called the Vairamudi, the gold crown called Krishnaraja mudi gifted by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III and the gold crown called Raja mudi offered by Raja Wodeyar are being maintained by the government and brought to the temple during the famous annual Vairamudi festival. Prominent as the Badrinath of south the temple is believed to have been visited by Lord Rama.
Legends say that the Vaishnava saint Ramanucharya who spent around 12 years in the holy place brought back the lost Utsavamurthi, a metallic idol of the deity used for processions and certain religious rituals.
2. Shravanabelagola Bahubali Temple, Mysore
- Plan to Depart by : 11:30 AM
- Must See / Things to Do: Witness the marvel of architecture amidst wonderful hilly background
- Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
Shravanabelagola at a drive away distance of 83 kms from Mysore houses the celebrated Bahubali temple. Shravanabelagola with two hills Chandragiri and Indragiri and a pond in between is also popular as the White pond of the shravana as shravana means saint and belagola means white pond in kannada.
The Pious Pilgrimage place for Jains boasts of its world’s tallest monolithic Lord Gomateshwara stone statue carved out of single granite block. Weighing 80 tons, the statue of the Lord Gomateshwara also called Bahubali is in the Digambara form standing in upright posture of meditation called Kayotsarga. Bahubali was the first of the 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.
The Amazing statue built by Chavundaraya took 12 years of dedicated craftsmanship for its completion. The 57 feet tall statue of Lord Bahubali is also popular for the head anointing ceremony called Mahamastakabhisheka held once in 12 years. The erotic sculpture of Gomateshwara is bathed in milk, curds, ghee, saffron and sugar cane juice.
Local legends state that Chandragupta Maurya had died in this place after he became a Jain monk.
3. Halebidu Hoysaleswara Temple, Mysore
- Plan to Depart by : 1:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: The strikingly carved ceiling Sunakasi
- Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
Unravel the divinity of Halebidu with the next stop of our one day Belur and Halebidu tour from Mysore, the Hoysaleshwara Temple. The ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva exemplifies the architectural marvels of the Hoysala craftsmanship.
The Distinguished temple built in 12th century by King Vishnuvardhana houses two shrines with the Hoysaleswara and Shantaleswara Shiva Lingas located adjacent to each other. The Impeccable masterpiece of a temple built using soapstone exemplifies the stunning Hoysala architecture. The 7 feet tall statue of sun god is a sight to behold.
Another spectacle is the 240 Ganesha images in different forms including the dancing form of Ganesha. Among the exquisitely carved pillars the most notable is the Garuda Pillar. The Archaeological Survey of India runs a museum inside the temple for an unforgettable journey about the temple’s turbulent past.
4. Belur Chennakeshava Temple, Mysore
- Plan to Depart by : 3:30 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Visit the Andal, Saumyanayaki Shrine, the Rama and Narasimha Shrines
- Timings: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
The Magnificent place of worship dedicated to Lord Vijayanarayana a manifestation of God Vishnu exemplifies the glory and opulence of Hoysala architecture. The splendid temple made of light greenish soapstone called chloritic schist greets the visitors with an ornamental gopuram at the entrance.
Every Sculpture is an intriguing piece of architecture. The Sculpture of Garuda at the entrance makes for a mesmerising spectacle.
Drenched in the Hoysala architectural style the carvings of the temple depicting episodes from the country’s ancient epics Mahabharata, Ramayana and Upanishads is a delight to the visiting pilgrims. Built by the erstwhile King Vishnuvardhana the temple has undergone several renovations.
The Temple completed in 103 years houses 118 inscriptions and stands on an elevated platform called jagati.It has the largest central hall called the navranga among all the Hoysala temples with intricately carved 48 pillars.
The Sanctum has the alluring 6 feet high idol of Lord Vijayanarayana or Kesava standing on a 3 feet high base. Narasimha pillar with erotic miniature figures and Mohini Pillar with carvings of Brahma, Shiva and the ten avatars of Vishnu, are the most distinguished pillars among the others.
Points to Note
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 1 Day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu tour package. This 1 day Mysore to Belur and Halebidu tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Belur and Halebidu and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.
The Time spent on each Belur and Halebidu tourist attraction is to be followed as per the schedule. In case of delays or extended time spent at a particular place, driver or Service Provider will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Kindly note that if a particular Belur and Halebidu sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from the list of sightseeing places.
Charges on Deviations, if any!
The Mysore to Belur and Halebidu tour package charges are applicable only for pick and drop from one location. If in case, there are multiple pickup and drops, there might be additional charges, please check with your cab vendor.
Additional charges will be added if in case the vehicle is held for more duration or beyond the time mentioned in this Mysore to Belur and Halebidu Tour package. Also in the case of any deviation in the presented itinerary, additional charges might apply.
- For Indica, Rs.9/km and Rs.90/hour.
- For Indigo, Rs.12/km and Rs.100/hour.
- For Innova, Rs.15/km and Rs.125/hour.
- For Tempo Traveller, Rs.18/km and Rs.200/hour.
- For Swaraz Mazda Mini Bus, Rs.20/km and Rs.300/hour.
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