Hassan district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Belur

Belur is a town in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, home to about 21,551 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 19 temples, 11 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (1 km), Yagachi Dam Belur (2 km) and Shri Hoysaleswara Temple (19 km).

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Belur, Karnataka
Belur, Hassan district, Karnataka, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Belur at a glance

Location
Hassan district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 21,551
Coordinates
13.1656° N, 75.8652° E
Places within 50 km
67 (22 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, 24 km
Railway station
Alur Halt (ALUR), 31 km
Airport
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), 136 km

Top places to visit near Belur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Belur: 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 Belur

65 temples within 100 km of Belur. The closest is Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Belur

39 waterfalls within 100 km of Belur. The closest is Magajahalli Abbi Falls (34 km); the best-known is Honnammana Halla Falls (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Belur

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Belur. The closest is Seege Gudda (26 km); the best-known is Mullayanagiri Peak (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Belur

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Belur. The closest is Yagachi Dam Belur (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Belur

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Belur. The closest is Gendekatte Forest (43 km); the best-known is Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Belur

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Belur. The closest is Shri Chennakeshava & Siddheshwara Temple (16 km); the best-known is Halebidu Archaelogical Site (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Belur

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

  1. Start in Belur
  2. 1 km Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple · temple, Hassan
  3. 22 km Shree Doddagaddavalli Mahalakshmi Devi Temple · temple, Hassan
  4. 16 km Shri Hoysaleswara Temple · temple, Hassan
  5. 1 km Halebidu Archaelogical Site · heritage site, Hassan
  6. 18 km Yagachi Dam Belur · dam, Hassan
  7. 2 km Back to Belur

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How to reach Belur

  • By train: Alur Halt (ALUR) — about 31 km from the centre
  • By train: Devanur (VNR) — about 49 km from the centre
  • By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), Mangaluru — about 136 km by road
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 179 km by road
  • By road from Chikkamagaluru: about 24 km · directions
  • By road from Madikeri: about 104 km · directions
  • By road from Shivamogga: about 114 km · directions

All places near Belur by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Belur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1965Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls1139Magajahalli Abbi Falls (34 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1237Seege Gudda (26 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs620Yagachi Dam Belur (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens113Gendekatte Forest (43 km)
Forts & heritage512Shri Chennakeshava & Siddheshwara Temple (16 km)
Treks27Jeep Trekking & Tourist Guide (26 km)
Other attractions26Lakshmi Devi Temple (21 km)
Museums25ಹಲ್ಮಿಡಿ ಶಾಸನದ ಸ್ಥಳ (13 km)
Parks24Mahatma Gandhi Park (28 km)
Jain sites23Ancient Shri 1008 Shantinatha Digambara Jaina Basadi (19 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Qalandar Baba Dargah Javagal Sharif : Hazrat Muhammad Shah Peeran Waliullah Qadri Rehmatullah Alaihi (31 km)
Churches11Shettihalli Rosary Church (46 km)
Caves01Gavi Betta Cave (76 km)
Buddhist sites01Panchshela Buddha Vihara (P Dasapura) (79 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bhadra River Lakya Confluence Point (86 km)

Belur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Belur?

Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (temple, about 1 km), Yagachi Dam Belur (dam, about 2 km), Shri Hoysaleswara Temple (temple, about 19 km), Halebidu Archaelogical Site (heritage site, about 19 km), Shree Doddagaddavalli Mahalakshmi Devi Temple (temple, about 21 km), Shri Veeranarayana Swamy Temple (temple, about 24 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 11 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest temple to Belur?

Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple, about 1 km by road; Shri Hoysaleswara Temple (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Belur?

Magajahalli Abbi Falls, about 34 km by road; Abbe Gundi Falls (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Belur?

Seege Gudda, about 26 km by road; Hill View (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Belur?

Start in Belur, visit Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple, then Shree Doddagaddavalli Mahalakshmi Devi Temple, then Shri Hoysaleswara Temple, then Halebidu Archaelogical Site, then Yagachi Dam Belur, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Belur?

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 Belur?

By train: Alur Halt (ALUR), about 31 km away. By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 136 km by road. By road: 24 km from Chikkamagaluru.

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