Hassan district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Alur

Alur is a town in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, home to about 6,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 19 temples, 8 waterfalls, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hasanamba Temple (14 km), Maharaja Park (15 km) and Shettihalli Rosary Church (16 km).

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Alur at a glance

Location
Hassan district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 6,604
Coordinates
12.9780° N, 75.9909° E
Places within 50 km
49 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Chikkamagaluru, 56 km
Railway station
Alur Halt (ALUR), 1 km
Airport
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), 150 km

Top places to visit near Alur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Alur

63 temples within 100 km of Alur. The closest is Hasanamba Temple (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Alur

43 waterfalls within 100 km of Alur. The closest is Haluvagilu Waterfalls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alur

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alur. The closest is Seege Gudda (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alur

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alur. The closest is Gorur Hemavathi Reservoir (23 km); the best-known is Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alur

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alur. The closest is Gendekatte Forest (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Alur

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alur. The closest is Ancient Hoysala Sri Chennakeshava Temple (23 km); the best-known is Manjarabad Fort (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Alur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alur
  2. 16 km Shree Doddagaddavalli Mahalakshmi Devi Temple · temple, Hassan
  3. 18 km Maharaja Park · park, Hassan
  4. 1 km Hasanamba Temple · temple, Hassan
  5. 26 km Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir · reservoir, Hassan
  6. 8 km Shettihalli Rosary Church · church, Hassan
  7. 16 km Back to Alur

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How to reach Alur

  • By train: Alur Halt (ALUR) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Arsikere Jn (ASK) — about 59 km from the centre
  • By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), Mangaluru — about 150 km by road
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 159 km by road
  • By road from Chikkamagaluru: about 56 km · directions
  • By road from Madikeri: about 84 km · directions
  • By road from Mysuru: about 129 km · directions

All places near Alur by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Alur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1963Hasanamba Temple (14 km)
Waterfalls843Haluvagilu Waterfalls (9 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints236Seege Gudda (20 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs521Gorur Hemavathi Reservoir (23 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens114Gendekatte Forest (19 km)
Forts & heritage613Ancient Hoysala Sri Chennakeshava Temple (23 km)
Treks17Trek and Explore (28 km)
Other attractions16Lakshmi Devi Temple (16 km)
Museums16ಹಲ್ಮಿಡಿ ಶಾಸನದ ಸ್ಥಳ (44 km)
Parks14Maharaja Park (15 km)
Jain sites23Shri 1008 Parshwanatha Digambara Jaina Basadi (Jainara Gutthi) (26 km)
Buddhist sites03Panchshela Buddha Vihara (P Dasapura) (59 km)
Caves03Gavi Betta Cave (52 km)
Churches12Shettihalli Rosary Church (16 km)
Mosques & dargahs12Qalandar Baba Dargah Javagal Sharif : Hazrat Muhammad Shah Peeran Waliullah Qadri Rehmatullah Alaihi (45 km)

Alur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Alur?

Hasanamba Temple (temple, about 14 km), Maharaja Park (park, about 15 km), Shettihalli Rosary Church (church, about 16 km), Shree Doddagaddavalli Mahalakshmi Devi Temple (temple, about 16 km), Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (reservoir, about 23 km), Lakshmi Devi Temple (attraction, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alur?

49 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 8 waterfalls, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest temple to Alur?

Hasanamba Temple, about 14 km by road; Shree Doddagaddavalli Mahalakshmi Devi Temple (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Alur?

Haluvagilu Waterfalls, about 9 km by road; (Hazrath Syed Aasan Rasool Baba Sha Khadri R.A)Dargha Shariff Kuduregundi, Hassan(D) (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alur?

Seege Gudda, about 20 km by road; Herur Gavi Betta (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alur?

Start in Alur, visit Shree Doddagaddavalli Mahalakshmi Devi Temple, then Maharaja Park, then Hasanamba Temple, then Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir, then Shettihalli Rosary Church, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Alur?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Alur?

By train: Alur Halt (ALUR), about 1 km away. By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 150 km by road. By road: 56 km from Chikkamagaluru.

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