District
head quarters. Set amidst picturesque surroundings. Hassan is called "Poor Man's
Ooty". Ooty is a popular Holiday hill station in India. It hosts the Master
Control Facility of India's space programme.Places to See in Hassan
Belur- Halebid
38 kms from Hassan in Belur. 17 km east of Belur is Halebid. The best example of Hoysala architecture built in the 12th century, it is sheer profusion of stone sculptures.
Awe inspiring craftsmanship has left no stone blank. Inside are hand lathe turned pillars.
Koramangala
Also called Koravangala in Dudda Hubli of Hassan taluk is about 8 kms to the East of Hassan town. The village contains three temples in the Hoysala style of architecture built in the 12th century A.D.
Shravanabelagola
Said to be the world's tallest monolithic statue, it is in dedication to Prince Bahubali, a Jain Saint. The anointment ceremony is performed once in 12 years.
Kondajji
A village in Hassan taluk noted for the Chennakeshava temple.
GorurA dam and picnic spot.
Manjarabad
Fort, picnic spot.
Ramnathpur
A piligrim centre.
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