Hassan is a district in Karnataka state, India. Known for its natural beauty, this district is home to Hoysala style architecture and sculpture in Belur and Halebidi. Shravanabelagola is one of the most famous pilgrimages of the Jains in the Channarayapatna taluk, which is surrounded by Jain monuments.

Brief History

The district is named Hassan after the Goddess “Haasanamba”, the goddess and presiding deity of the town. In Kannada language, Hassanamba means, ‘Smiling Mother’. Hassan was known as Sihmasanapuri and later it got the name of Hassan.

The Hassan district was ruled by the Mauryan rule in the 3rd century BC and subsequently ruled by Kadambas, Chalukyas, Gangas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagara Empire. The Hoysalas have brought the district a unique reputation through the unique style of architecture of the shrines.

Directions by road from the nearest airport

Weather forecast

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Hassan


2:13 pm,

Feb 14, 2025


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31°C

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Humidity Humidity:


18 %



Pressure Pressure:


1011 mb



Wind Wind:


8 mph



Wind Gust Wind Gust:


9 mph



Clouds Clouds:

46%



Visibility Visibility:

10 km


Sunrise Sunrise:

6:48 am

Sunset Sunset:

6:31 pm

Getting there

Closest By Air

Hassan does not have an airport and the nearest airport is Bangalore from where one can take flights to other major destinations in India and abroad.

Closest By Rail

Hassan is connected by rail to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli, Shimoga and Mangalore.

Closest By Road

Hassan is well connected to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Madikeri, Chikmagalur. It is around 187 km from Bangalore and 115 km from Mysore. One can get frequent Govt. buses to Hassan from these cities/towns.

Hoysaleswara temple

Hoysaleswara Temple

Chennakeshava temple, Belur

Elephant baluster at the Bucesvara

Hasanamba temple

Veera Narayana temple, Belavadi

Shettihalli Rosary Church

Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, Pushpagiri

Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, Pushpagiri

Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Nuggehalli

Panchlingeshwara temple, Govindanahalli


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Shravanabelgola


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Haasanamba Temple


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Shettihalli Rosary Church


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Gorur Dam


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Japadakatte, Hebsur


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Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Devi Temple


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Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebidu


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Veeranarayana Swamy Temple, Belavadi


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Chennakeshava Temple, Belur


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Yagachi Dam


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Bucheshvara Temple, Korvangla


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Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mudigere


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Ishvara Temple, Arasikere


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Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli


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Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli

Places to Stay

There are many accommodation options in the city. Visitors can find many budget, mid-range hotels and cottage with modern amenities. Karnataka State Tourism Department Corporation hotel is also a good option.

Restaurants

There are many multi-cuisine restaurants in Hassan. You will find a lot of restaurants serving usual Indian food.