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Belur & Halebid temples are UNESCO world heritage sites and have one of the finest collection of sculptures in India. The sculptures are fantastic in terms of the intricacy of the carvings. Best exemplifies by the bracelets on the arms of one of the dancer statues can be moved up and down! Another noteworthy characteristic of sculptures in Belur is that sculptures at Belur is that they are signed off by the respective sculptors like in a painting, often as a boastful epithet. Our cultural evangelist will take you back in time to the 12th century to relive the glory days of this Kingdom.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance charges
Guide
Vegetarian south indian lunch. Excludes beverages
Drinks
Any food ordered other than south indian lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all Bangalore city hotels
Chennakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka, India We visit the famed Chennakesava temple of Belur which took over a 100 years to build. C The next couple of hours will be spent inside this temple complex. Some of the highlights of this temple are the intricate carvings of animals and dancers on the walls of the temple. Episodes from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata have been carved out of stone. The main hall has sculptures that are fantastic in terms if the intricacy of the carvings. The bracelets on the arms of one of the dancer statues can be moved up and down. The headdress of another dancer statue has a moveable ring! Another noteworthy characteristic of sculptures in Belur is that sculptures at Belur is that they are signed off by the respective sculptors like in a painting, often as a boastful epithet.
120 minutes
Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebid, Karnataka, India After Lunch we head to Halebid, the other capital of the Hoyasala empire. It has been declared as a world heritage by UNESCO. Located 16 Kms from Belur, there are 2 major highlights of Halebid. We spend a couple of hours in the 2 magnificent temples inside the complex dedicated to Hoysalesvara and Shantalesvara. The other sculpture of interest is a giant statue of Nandi the holy Bull of Lord Shiva which took 86 years to build. Of interest would be to note the veins depicted gracefully on the face.
120 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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WMB01
02 Oct 2024
This full-day tour took in two temple complexes at Belur and Halebid in Karnataka. The temples are fascinating and the use of knowledgeable local guides made the day all the more interesting. Noted for their ornate and detailed stone carvings, each temple comprises tens of thousands of blocks of soap-stone which are interlocked rather than cemented together. The UNESCO listing is wel-deserved, Divakar was excellent as both driver and lead guide, both knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommended - my fourth successful tour with 5 Senses Walks.
_tdmenon58
05 Mar 2024
Excellent driver Mohan who is from the area and hence good insights and knowledge he could pass on to us.
Safe driver and wasted no time getting in and out of Bangalore. Great highways and sights along the way including pilgrims heading out for a 3 day walk for celebration of ShivaRatri.
The tour guide who walked us through Halibeedu and Belur was also knowledgeable and provided a good tour of the two temples.
Recommended.
Mohan also does up to 10 day tours around the south. Will definitely ask for his services next time.
Arun P
10 Feb 2024
Must see if you are in the area. The sculpture and design of the temple are incredible. It is 4hr journey from Bengaluru each way but the roads are well maintained. Worth the trip
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