Halebid, formerly known as Dorasamudra is a popular tourist attraction located in south India. This famous tourist place is considered as the former capital of Hoysala Empire. Ancient temples with historic culture and heritage provide fabulous sight scenes for tourists. Word 'Halebid' literally means 'ruined city'. You can reach this destination in Hassan district by traveling 149 kms from Mysore city. Historic Jain shrines and vast collection of large tanks depicts the glorious history of Hoysala Empire. Let's see an interesting Halebid holiday package covering striking Hoysala temples and Jain shrines within five days time period.

Day 01: Upon arrival at Bangalore Airport, guides from Halebid holiday package will transfer you to pre booked hotel in Halebid. Have dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: After enjoying breakfast in the early morning, Halebid holiday package will start its journey by visiting famous Hoysaleswara Temple. This exotic temple is a fine example for depicting Hoysala art and architecture. Beautiful sculptures related to Ramayana and Mahabharata seen on the walls of Temple presents a treat for viewer's eyes. Temple also beholds a beautiful garden and an archeological museum displaying ancient sculptors, woodcarving idols and coins. Next, tour trip will move on to famous Basadi Halli. This tourist place located near Hoysaleswara Temple is famous for highly polished pillars resembling mirrors. Basad Halli complex also owns famous temples including Parswanathaswamy Temple, Adinathaswamy Temple and Shanthinathaswamy Temple. In the late evening, tour trip will return to hotel. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Third day of Halebid holiday package will start by exploring popular Belur. This tourist place located in Hassan district is only 16 km away from Halebid. Chenna Kesava Temple located in Belur is very popular for tour packages. This historic temple built on the banks of Yagachi River in Belur is also known as Vijayanarayana Temple. Chenna Kesava Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one among the lists of UNESCO world heritage sites. Superb work of sculptures like Darpana Sundari, Bhasma Mohini and Huntress pleases the eyes of tourists.

After viewing Chenna Kesava Temple, tour trip will now move on to Shantaleswara Temple. This temple was named after the Queen Shantala Devi, wife of King Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala dynasty. Sculptures of figurines, folk tales and mythologies depicted on the walls of Shantaleshwara Temple astonish all eyes. This temple complex is also equipped with a museum displaying gold coins and sculptures dating back to 12th century. After viewing Shantaleshwar temple, tour trip will return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: Post breakfast, tour trip will move on to famous Kedareswara Temple. This ancient temple built in Hoysala Western Chalukya architecture is a fine sculpture of Hindu manuscripts. Diety images of Narasimha, Bhairava, Varaha and Tandaveshwara depicts the great talents of ancient sculptors. In the late evening, tour trip will return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: After breakfast, representatives from tourism department will accompany you to Bangalore Airport for your return journey to home. By this, Halebid holiday package comes to end with happy memories.

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