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Day 01: Bangalore / Hassan / Bangalore
Pick up at 6:00 am and proceed to Hassan, enroute visit Belur - On the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, a star-shaped temple with hand lathe-turned filigreed pillars and sculptures will take your breath away. It is the only Hoysala temple still in active worship. Friezes of charging elephants, each different from the other, mythological figures, military scenes, dancers and musicians and elaborate decorative motifs charge the imagination. The winged figure of Garuda, Lord Vishnu's carrier, stands at the entrance facing the temple, palms touching in homage. The most marvelous specimens of Hoysala architecture found exclusively at Belur . On arrival check in at Hotel. Evening free. Overnight.
 
Day 02: Hassan
Morning breakfast, and proceed to visit Halebid - Just 17 kms away from Belur is Halebid, the ancient capital of the Hoysalas. The temple, perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural extravaganza. Its walls are richly carved with an endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylized animals, birds and friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala kings. The temple complex has a museum which houses the idols, statues, busts and sculptures excavated by the Archaeological Department from the ruins. Evening free and overnight

 
Day 03: Hassan / Bangalore:
Morning breakfast and checkout of the Hotel and proceed back to Bangalore enroute visit Shravanabelagola - A prominent Jain pilgrim center in Hassan district. Shravanabelagola is home to Asia's largest monolithic statue-Lord Gomateshwara here towers 58ft. Tour ends.
                                       

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