Hassan

Hassan
A relaxed and laid-back town, Hassan is the headquarters of the same-named district and is one of the all-time favourite spots in the state of Karnataka. Named after the town's presiding Goddess "Hasanamba", Karnataka's fourth largest city is mainly a farmer and trader town. Hassan is a pleasant place to explore for a day or two on foot and forms a perfect base for exploring the world-famous site of Halebid (33km), Belur (38km) and Sravanabelagola (48km).

Hassan is best known for its Hasanamba Temple, but there's also Siddeshvara Temple, built by Venkatappa Nayaka, one of the Nayaka rulers.

Fact & Figures

Temperature : Summer: 35 -20.5 C
Winter: 28 -14 C
Season: Throughout the year
Clothing : Tropical
Languages spoken : Kannada, Hindi and English
STD Code : 08172
Tourism Office : Govt. of India Tourist Office,
KFC Building,
48, Church Street,
Bangalore.
Tel: 579517.

Tourist Officer, Dept. of Tourism,
Govt. of Karnataka,
Yatriniwas Building,
A.V.K. College Road,
Hassan,
Tel: 8862.

Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation,
49 2nd Floor, Khanjia Bhawan,
(West Side) Race Course Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: 080-22352901/02/03.
Fax: 080-22352963.
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