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.
Channakeshava Temple Belur: The Channakeshava temple at Belur, which
was (the earlier Capital of Hoysala Kingdom) built by the emperor Vishnuvardhana,
during 1117 AD to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism, has
attracted connoisseurs of art the World over, through its intricate sculpting
wonders
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.