
Starting Point:
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City Bus Stand Hassan
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Ending Point:
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City Bus Stand Hassan
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Tour Theme:
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Nature/Heritage Experience |
Facilities provided for tourists |
Comfortable journey with tour guide, health department staff and tourist Mitra (Police) |
KSRTC Tariff
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Adults: Rs.400
Children (below 12 years): Rs.300.00
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Detailed Schedule:
Boocheshwar Temple, Koravangal:
- 07.30 AM- Departure to Boocheshwar Temple, Koravangal (13 Km)
- 08.20 AM – Arrived to Boocheshwar Temple, Koravangal
Tourist site information:
- It is mentioned that it was built in the 12th century by a wealthy patron, Buchi (Buchiraja), to commemorate the coronation of the Hoysala king Veeraballala.
- It is a Dwikuta (twin sanctum) temple, with two temples facing each other, one dedicated to Shiva and the other to Surya.
Tourist site viewing duration: 40 Minutes
Keshava Temple and Someshwar Temple Haranahalli:
- 09.00 AM – Departure to Keshava Temple and Someshwar Temple, Haranahalli (27 Km)
- 09.45 AM – Arrival to Keshava Temple and Someshwar Temple, Haranahalli
Tourist site information:
- Dedicated to Shiva (in the form of a linga), this temple was built around 1234-1235 CE during the Hoysala period, and is mentioned as have been built by the Heggade brothers Peddanna, Sovanna and Keshanna during the reign of King Veera Someshwara.
- Someshwara Temple is a remarkable pair of temples of Hoysala heritage built in Haranahalli, just 100 meters east of the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple.
- Built in the Hoysala style, the temple has a star-shaped (star-shaped) sanctum (Ekakuta), which has a Trikuta (three-sanctum) design.
Tourist site viewing duration: 30 Minutes
Malekal Tirupati, Arsikere:
- 10.15 AM – Departure to Malekal Tirupati, Arsikere(12 Km)
- 10.35 AM – Arrival to Malekal Tirupati, Arsikere
Tourist site information:
- It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) in a form similar to the one in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
- One has to climb about 1250 steps to reach the top of the hill. From the top of the hill, one can enjoy a scenic view of the surrounding Arasi Kere town and the countryside.
Tourist site viewing duration: 01:00 Hour
Jenukal Siddheshwar Betta:
- 11.35 AM – Departure to Jenukal Siddheshwar Betta(10 Km)
- 11.45 AM – Arrival to Jenukal Siddheshwar Betta
Tourist site information:
- Dedicated to the god Siddeshwara (Shiva). Jenukal means “honey rock” in Kannada.
- This suggests that the area was once rich in wild combs
- This hill is known for its natural rock formations and bee colonies during certain seasons.
Tourist site viewing duration: 01:15 Hour
There will be a free lunch at Sri Jenukallu Betta from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Gandhiji Chita Bhasma:
- 02.00 PM – Departure to Gandhiji Chita Bhasma(7 Km)
- 02.15 PM – Arrival to Gandhiji Chita Bhasma
Tourist site information:
- This memorial marks the spot where a portion of Gandhiji’s ashes were scattered after his cremation in 1948. As a symbol of unity, Gandhiji’s ashes were sent to many places across India. Arsikere is one of them.
- A small memorial pillar (Smriti Sthamba) has been erected to commemorate this event.
Tourist site viewing duration: 45 Minutes
Narashihmaswamy Temple, Shantigram:
- 03.00 PM – Departure to Narashihmaswamy Temple, Shantigram(44 Km)
- 04.30 PM – Arrival to Narashihmaswamy Temple, Shantigram
Tourist site information:
- Believed to have been built during the Hoysala period (12th-13th century), Lakshmi Narasimha is an incarnation of Vishnu and is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi.
Tourist site viewing duration: 30 Minutes
Gende Katte Forest, Hassan
- 05.00 PM – Departure to Gende Katte Forest, Hassan(12 Km)
- 05.15 PM – Arrival to Gende Katte Forest, Hassan
Tourist site information:
- You can enjoy the deer, nature’s playground.
Tourist site viewing duration: 45 Minutes
Archaeological Museum, Hassan
- 06.00 PM – Departure to Archaeological Museum, Hassan(07 km)
- 06.15 PM – Arrival to Archaeological Museum, Hassan
Total journey : 132 Km