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About Halebid
Halebid in Karnataka is the store house of exquisite and glorious architecture of the Hoysalas. On your tours to Halebid you can rediscover a city which once used to be the capital of the Hoysala Empire. Considered to be the Gem of Indian architecture, Halebid has still preserved the remnants of the bygone dynasties.
Halebid was known as Dwarasamudra in the earlier days which meant gateway to the sea. It indicates there must have been a number of water bodies in and around Halebid. The capital of Hoysala Empire, Halebid has the finest Hoysala Temples.
How to Reach
On your tours to Halebid you must know about the nearest airport and railway station.
Nearest Airport: Bangalore
Nearest Railway Station: Hassan
Tourist Attractions of Halebid
On your tours to Halebid, you should not miss the tourist places in the city.
Hoysaleswara Temple:
This a 12th century temple built by the Hoysalas. There are two temples Hoysaleswara and Kedareshwara temples. On your tours to Halebid visit this age old temple which was built during 1121A.D. The interesting feature of this temple is that it is adorned with numerous sculptures and no two sculptures are the same. The temple doorways are adorned with decorations and sculptures and there are several sculptures on the walls of the temple that relate the story of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagvad Gita.
Famous for its temples and remnants of the Hoysala Period, Halebid is an important historical city of Karnataka. For all you history lovers, a tour to Halebid will surely be an enriching experience. Know more about the Dravidian architecture and history and plan a tour to Halebid.
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