Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

Karnataka · 1121 CE, Hoysala dynasty · dedicated to Shiva (twin sanctums, Hoysaleswara and Shantaleswara)

Getting there

Airport

  • Hassan Airport, Hassan 28.8 km
  • Shimoga Airport, Vinayakanagara 82.5 km

Railway station

  • Banavar Railway Station, Arsikere 25.7 km
  • Arsikere Junction, Arsikere 30.1 km

Bus stand

  • Javagal Bus Station, Arsikere 12 km
  • Belur KSRTC Bus Station, Belur 14.8 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Maha Shivaratri · Halebidu Utsav

Where to stay

  • Hotel Saroja Palace 1.3 km
  • Shantha Retreat 15.3 km
  • Hotel Mayura Shantala 0.1 km
  • The Green Pastures Resort 2.7 km
  • Sakardu Embassy Hotel & restaurant 8.7 km
  • Taste and Tale 9.6 km

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On the day

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