Hassan district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Gorur

Gorur is a town in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, home to about 6,192 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 20 temples, 9 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (1 km), Shettihalli Rosary Church (9 km) and Hasanamba Temple (25 km).

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

Gorur at a glance

Location
Hassan district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 6,192
Coordinates
12.8230° N, 76.0646° E
Places within 50 km
47 (11 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
Madikeri, 71 km
Railway station
Hole Narsipur (HLN), 25 km
Airport
Kannur International Airport (CNN), 144 km

Top places to visit near Gorur

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

66 temples within 100 km of Gorur. The closest is Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple (1 km); the best-known is Hasanamba Temple (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Gorur

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Gorur. The closest is Ramadevara Katte Waterfalls (18 km); the best-known is Haluvagilu Waterfalls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gorur

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gorur. The closest is Herur Gavi Betta (38 km); the best-known is Patla Betta Peak (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gorur

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gorur. The closest is Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gorur

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gorur. The closest is Gendekatte Forest (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Gorur

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gorur. The closest is Ancient Hoysala Sri Chennakeshava Temple (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gorur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gorur
  2. 1 km Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir · reservoir, Hassan
  3. 8 km Shettihalli Rosary Church · church, Hassan
  4. 21 km Hasanamba Temple · temple, Hassan
  5. 1 km Maharaja Park · park, Hassan
  6. 27 km Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple · temple, Hassan
  7. 1 km Back to Gorur

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From travellers near Gorur

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How to reach Gorur

  • By train: Hole Narsipur (HLN) — about 25 km from the centre
  • By train: Arsikere Jn (ASK) — about 73 km from the centre
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 144 km by road
  • By air: Mysore Airport (MYQ), Mysore — about 115 km by road
  • By road from Madikeri: about 71 km · directions
  • By road from Chikkamagaluru: about 79 km · directions
  • By road from Mysuru: about 107 km · directions

All places near Gorur by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Gorur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2066Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls937Ramadevara Katte Waterfalls (18 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints335Herur Gavi Betta (38 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs626Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens118Gendekatte Forest (25 km)
Forts & heritage215Ancient Hoysala Sri Chennakeshava Temple (15 km)
Museums07ಹಲ್ಮಿಡಿ ಶಾಸನದ ಸ್ಥಳ (67 km)
Other attractions16Lakshmi Devi Temple (39 km)
Treks15Trek and Explore (41 km)
Parks14Maharaja Park (26 km)
Buddhist sites04Panchshela Buddha Vihara (P Dasapura) (55 km)
Churches13Shettihalli Rosary Church (9 km)
Jain sites13Shri 1008 Parshwanatha Digambara Jaina Basadi (Jainara Gutthi) (48 km)
Caves13Gavi Betta Cave (38 km)
Mosques & dargahs03Qalandar Baba Dargah Javagal Sharif : Hazrat Muhammad Shah Peeran Waliullah Qadri Rehmatullah Alaihi (66 km)

Gorur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Gorur?

Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (reservoir, about 1 km), Shettihalli Rosary Church (church, about 9 km), Hasanamba Temple (temple, about 25 km), Maharaja Park (park, about 26 km), Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shri Ranganathaswami Gudi (Konapura) (temple, about 3 km).

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

47 places on Spotwander: 20 temples, 9 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest temple to Gorur?

Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple, about 1 km by road; Shri Ranganathaswami Gudi (Konapura) (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Gorur?

Ramadevara Katte Waterfalls, about 18 km by road; Haluvagilu Waterfalls (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gorur?

Herur Gavi Betta, about 38 km by road; Seege Gudda (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gorur?

Start in Gorur, visit Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir, then Shettihalli Rosary Church, then Hasanamba Temple, then Maharaja Park, then Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Gorur?

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 Gorur?

By train: Hole Narsipur (HLN), about 25 km away. By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), about 144 km by road. By road: 71 km from Madikeri.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gorur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gorur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.