Hassan: The Epitome Of Ancient Monuments That Soothes Your Soul

Hassan is a quaint town which is located midway between Bangalore and Mangalore and is renowned for its unique architecture which can be witnessed in the famous temples around this city. Named after the goddess “Hasanamba”the presiding deity of the exquisite temple, this place was once the capital of the Hoysala Empire. Located along the banks of the river Yagachi, Hassan beautifully portrays about the rich culture and tradition of its rulers. This city attracts a lot of travelers who have fondness for temples and is the right place for a calming and relaxed vacation. Here is a list of few places to visit in Hassan.

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Hasanamba Temple

Every temple has its own significance and the Hasanamba temple in Hassan is the gem of Hoyasala architecture. The presiding deity lord Hasanamba and devotees are allowed inside the temple only once in a year, during diwali.The ant hill which is inside the temple signifies the presence of divinity .the offerings to the goddess are rice flowers and lamps.Hasanamba means ever smiling, and the divine goddess bestows all riches to her devotees. Located in the centre of the city this temple is landmark of Hassan

Lakshmi Devi Temple

Lakshmi Devi temple located 16 kms from Hassan is built amidst a serene backdrop of a beautiful lake which is dotted with coconut trees. Built in 11th century there are four shrines inside this temple and the ceilings are intricately carved. The statue of main deity Lakshmi has beautiful carvings.

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Belur

Belur also known as “Dakshina Varanasi” is located along the river Ygachi.The Chennakeshava temple built in belur has taken 103 years to complete and this beautiful architectural marvel is a feast for travellers.This grandeur structure has sculptures with intricate works .Belur is located about 39 kms from Hassan and the shrine is worth a visit. The entire façade of the temple is so gorgeous and is full of wonders.

Shettyhalli church

The Shettyhalli church built on the backwaters of the Hemavathy reservoir is popularly known as a drowning church since it is submerged under waters during peak monsoon .Located 13kms from Hassan the church was built by French missionaries in 1860.Built along the backwaters the place give us spectacular views. Visit this church during summer months and the Gothic architecture of this place is beautiful.

Gorur Dam

Gorur dam built on the river Hemavathi is set amongst panoramic surroundings. Built in 1900 this dam is at a height of 146ft and it is about 22kms from Hassan.Travellers should visit this place during monsoons, the gushing waters from this dam is a breath taking view. This place is bestowed with pristine surroundings and is perfect spot to enjoy nature.

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Visit Hassan which has a glorious past and is a hub for people travelling to the nearby towns. Hassan is well connected by rail to most cities in Karnataka. There are 17 trains in this route and here is a list of Bangalore to Hassan train timings. Train no.16515 karwar express departs from Bangalore at 06:30 AM.Karwar express of train no16523 departs at 20:20 and reaches Hassan at 01:45 the travel time is 5hand 25m.the last train that departs from Bangalore at 20:35 is train no16517 kannur express.

A Stupendous Stay At Blue Waves Resort!

Nature has always fascinated me and I was looking out for locations with picturesque surroundings. I have read a lot about Malinska and its picturesque surroundings. I had wanted to visit the place for a long time and my interest was to visit their vineyards. This city with lush green vegetation, vineyards and water bodies always enthralled me. When I shared details of this island with my friends they were even more eager to visit such a place.

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We collected as much information as possible about the place, accommodation and mode of travel in the city. We booked our tickets with Etihad Airways from Mumbai on an early morning flight. The flight had two stopovers at Abu Dhabi and Belgrade. During our 15 hour long journey, we watched movies and read some books. The journey was comfortable as the seats were positioned with enough leg room. We had specifically asked for Indian vegetarian food and it was fresh and tasty. We landed on time at this beautiful tourist destination.

Blue Waves Resort: A Beautiful Setting!

We wanted to stay in a beautiful and safe resort and so we chose this beautiful resort which was facing the beach and it had good wellness facilities. The main prerogative of selecting this hotel was its location, as it was close to Malin beach and Rupa beach. The beauty of the hotel setting was matchless and we were delighted from the moment we landed at the hotel.

We had planned our itinerary well in advance so that we could make the most of our vacation. First two days we went visiting the vineyards and other beaches of the place. Malinska’s maritime traditions were interesting and we enjoyed some water sports at the beaches. The picturesque Rova beach is just next to the hotel. We spent our mornings there and spent hours together at the beach reading or listening to music.

Two floors were allocated for the restaurant. We tried some delicacies of international cuisines, the Croation dishes were very tasty. Fresh salads formed part of our meals and pastries and desserts were delicious and they tasted well. We tried different spa treatments at their spa centre and the experience was good. We tried three sessions of Finnish therapies. The relaxation massages with natural oils helped to rejuvenate us and we felt stress free and more energetic. The hot stone massage was the ultimate thing to remove aches. Hot and cold stones were used in the therapy.

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The hotel provided us cycles for exploring the island of Krk. We formed a group and started our journey of exploring nature at close quarters. One of my friends was interested in parasailing while the rest of us rented a boat and took a ride to discover the hidden coves of the island. The island had good shopping facilities and the hotel arranged us a pick up and drop facility to the shopping destinations. We bought indigenous varieties of wine found in the island. Blue wave resort entry fees is reasonable when compared to the facilities it offers.

We can never forget our cave visits as these are the prime attractions of the island. The caves and its underground galleries were unique to this island. The hotel has all other facilities befitting a four star hotel and we enjoyed our stay at the hotel set in a natural setting.