Mangalore Trip Overview
Full day excursion tour to Belur and Halebeedu include AC vehicle and local English speaking guide during sightseeing. Its include visit to all places of tourist interest in city and entrances to all monuments in the itinerary. Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Mangalore is well included. We serve complementary bottled water in vehicle and flexible to accommodate guest requirement during the tour.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Mangalore, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Full day excursion tour to Belur and Halebeedu include AC vehicle and local English speaking guide during sightseeing. Its include visit to all places of tourist interest in city and entrances to all monuments in the itinerary. Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Mangalore is well included. We serve complementary bottled water in vehicle and flexible to accommodate guest requirement during the tour.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Belur, Belur, Hassan District, Karnataka
Pick up from your hotel for full day excursion to visit Belur & Halebeedu (180kms/ 4hrs approx one way).
Stop At: Halebid, Halebid, Hassan District, Karnataka
Halebedu (17kms from Belur). The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Hoysaleswara Temple, dating back to the 12th century, standing on platform like a casket, is a sculptural extravaganza, richly endowed with most finely detailed scroll work in stone. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of gods and goddesses and also visit the Jain bastics.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chennakesava Temple, Belur 573115 India
Belur once the capital of the Hoysala Empire, today made unforgettable for its exquisite temples. The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Chennakeshava built by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A.D. It is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. The main structure of the temple, which is star-shaped, a homogeneous architectural unit on a raised platform. Everything is carved in black stone, looking like metal. Facing the temple, at the entrance, stands the winged figure of Garauda, Lord Vishnu’s carrier. The 650 charging elephants on the frieze around the walls outside are all different from each other. The exotic bracket figures on the walls of this temple are serene, playful and amorous, enhancing the overall effect of this pinnacle of architectural excellence.
Duration: 2 minutes
Pass By: Mangalore, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka
After sightseeing drive back to Mangalore and drop off to your hotel.
