Discover Hassan
Population (2023 est.)≈ 226 k
Elevation ~ 930 m
StateKarnataka, India
Founded11th century (Hoysala era)
LanguagesKannada, English, Hindi
ClimateTropical wet & dry (Aw)
Must See Spots
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
Masterpiece of Hoysala architecture, 38 km from Hassan.
Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
Ornate soapstone carvings depicting Hindu epics.
Shettihalli Rosary Church
‘Floating’ Gothic church that submerges partially in monsoon.
Shravanabelagola
57‑ft Jain monolith of Gommateshwara, 50 km away.