Hassan is a place which has it's otherwise name as Poor Man's Ooty... So this poor man's Ooty is surrounded by many heritage places. One most beautiful stop by among them is SHETTIHALLI ROSARY CHURCH which is 2km from SHETTIHALLI, HASSAN.This is a roman Catholic church built by french priests in 1860.... But it was deserted in the year 1960 right after the construction of hemavathi dam and reservoir.The mesmerizing part of this church is that alike nature this church too has two seasons: monsoon and Autumn. Because in monsoon this church is submerged by rain water and in monsoon this church is called floating church.So right after the monsoon season is over this church's autumn season will start where in it lives like a regular abandoned church... So this part of the church has made the place SHETTIHALLI a popular tourist place and quite famous for candid photography too. Yes nearest place to stay is Farmers Son Resort/ Camping which is less then 11 KMS towards Sakleshpur.

The fort was built by the erstwhile ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan on a hillock on National Highway-48 connecting Bengaluru with Mangaluru via Hassan. And, Tipu’s armoury at Srirangapatna in Mandya district, which hit the headlines when it was translocated to facilitate laying of the Mysuru-Bengaluru double track railway line, is not the only place where the famous ruler stored his arms and ammunition. Right here in Sakleshpur, a biodiversity hotspot, was the strategic location for the ruler to stock arms in the pyramid structures at Manjarabad fort. A tunnel inside the fort is said to lead to Srirangapatna, and some believe Tipu used to travel back and forth on his horse. The fort walls are solid enough to last many more years provided the ASI ensures the historic structure is maintained properly. Owing to lack of attention, the fort walls have fungal growth, rue tourists, who feel signages would provide an insight into the 16th century fort.

The Hassan district in Karnataka is famous for its innumerable temples that attract tourists from all over the world. The Shravanabelagola temple is a holy place for the Jains and is world renowned for the majesty of Lord Gomatheeswara towering over everything around. It is one of the holiest places for the Jain community attracting millions of devotees annually. There are two hills Chandragiri and Vindyagiri making up the area. Chandragupta Maurya is reputed to have stayed there with his mentor and the temple there dedicated to him was built by Emperor Ashoka in the third century B.C. There are plenty of monuments and shrines dedicated to other sanyasis and saints in Chandragiri.The statue of Lord Gomatheeswara, built by Chandrayana of the Gangas is in Vindyagiri. The verdant greenery and calm crystal clear waters of the ponds that have attracted hundreds of monks to seek this sanctuary to meditate have helped to make this place truly a ‘tapobhumi’ where people come to get deliverance.

A dam has been constructed across Hemavati River, an important tributary of the Kaveri. The dam is located at Gorur, near Hassan in Karnataka. Built in 1979, the reservoir has been providing water for drinking and irrigation purposes for the people of Hassan district. Hemavati Dam is very vast and covers a catchment area of 2,810 sq. km. This dam is 4,692 m long and 58.5 m high. The gross storage capacity of this dam is 1,050.63 mcm. The reservoir has six large radial spillway gates.Hemavati dam presents a beautiful look to the visitors, especially during rainy season, when the spillway gates are opened to release the flooding waters that gush out like froth. A garden covered with a green lawn right next to the dam enhances the beauty of the atmosphere as well as the location. The garden is often visited by local people. A visit to the dam in the early hours of the morning is highly gracious, pleasant and inspiring. Various water birds keep flying and diving into the waters. The temples of Sri Paravasudeva and Sri Yoganarasimha are very close to the dam and are popular tourist destinations.

The Chennakesava Temple originally called Vijayanarayana Temple built on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, served as an early capital of the Hoysala Empire. Belur sits 40 km from Hassan city and 220 km from Bangalore, in Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. Chennakesava means "handsome Kesava." The Hoysalas earned renown for their temple architecture, the Chennakesava Temple in the capital city of Belur representing of the foremost examples. UNESCO has proposed the temple site, along with the Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu, for designation as a World Heritage site. The Hoysala Empire of southern India prevailed during the tenth to fourteenth centuries C.E., with its capital in Belur at first. The empire covered most of modern Karnataka, parts of Tamil Nadu and parts of western Andhra Pradesh in Deccan India. Hoysala architecture, like displayed in Chennakesava Temple, developed from the Western Chalukya style with Dravidian influences. The style of architecture is known as Karnata Dravida, a unique expression of Hindu temple architecture distinguished by exacting attention to detail and exceptionally skilled craftsmanship

Hoysaleswara Temple is one amongst the largest shrines that are dedicated to Lord Shiva in South India. In the 12th century, the temple was built during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala Empire. The construction of this marvelous shrine got completed in 1121 CE. Located at Halebid, Hoysaleshwara Temple can be easily reached from Belur (16 kms), Hassan (31 kms).I t is believed that the temple derived its name from Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleswara, the presiding ruler in those times. However, the erection of the temple was started and sponsored by the affluent Shaiva citizens (mainly Ketamalla and Kesarasetti) of Halebid. At the time of construction, a tough competition held between Hoysaleswara Temple and Chennakesava Temple at Belur. Hoysaleswara Temple witnessed ransack of loot and raid by the Muslim invaders in the early 14th century. After the horrifying incident, the temple was reduced to rubble and fell into the state of sheer neglect.

Bisle Ghat is a ghat situated between Kukke Subrahmanya and Sakleshpura in Karnataka. It is one of the top adventurous spots in Karnataka and among the popular Sakleshpur Tourist Places.Bisle is part of Western Ghats and situated in the border of Hassan district and Dakshina Kannada district. Bisle Viewpoint, about 5 Km from Bisle village, is popular as a view point to get the beautiful and astonishing views of three mountain ranges including Kumara Parvatha, Pushpagiri and Dodda Betta. The highlight of this point is that the view has a valley, with Giri River separating the beauty point and these mountain ranges. The forest department has erected a shelter here to sit and enjoy the view. Besides breathtaking views, it is also a perfect destination for the trekkers. Bisle Reserve Forest is also situated here which is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The forest remains protected and unexploited as there is no human occupancy in it. Tourists here can also enjoy spotting some diverse wild animals like peacocks, monkeys, spotted deer, and elephants while passing through the reserve forest. With a blanket of greenery all around dotted with waterfalls and streams, Bisle Viewpoint offers an unforgettable time for nature lovers in Sakleshpur.

The Yagachi Dam is built across the river Yagachi, a tributary of river Kaveri. The dam is situated at a distance of 3 km from the town of Belur in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka. The dam was constructed with the objective to harness water resource for the purpose of irrigation and to meet the demands for drinking water in Belur, Chikmagalur and Hassan districts.The dam was constructed in the year 2001. The reservoir is situated at an altitude of 965 feet above the sea level. The length of the Yagachi dam is 1,280 meters. The maximum height above the foundation of the reservoir is 26.237 meters. There is India’s only Water Inflatable Theme park and Water Riders

Parvatamma Betta is famous amidst trekker. The uneven and rough terrain of the attraction is deemed apt by many adventure seekers. The attraction also has an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati. The top of the attraction is frequently visited to get a fabulous view of the surroundings. Its also know as Maga Thinda Marayana Betta and has its own mythology story and there is cave exploration possibilities for extra adventure seekers , claims to be connected to Mysore and its elephant belt and can often spot elephants in early hours of the day

A beautiful water fall located amid the forest makes it almost a private water fall due to less tourist/ local crowd. As the water falls from about 35 – 40 feet height it gives an immense pleasure to the eyes of the individuals to watch the nature’s glory here.The falls are attracting tourists from the region and the State. Though, there are scores of small streams and falls, the Mookanamane falls (Abbi falls) near Hetthur Hongadahalla has turned out a big hit among the nature lovers. The falls, which is usually roaring and in full force between June and December, is already overflowing in the first week of this month.The water falls from one to 12 feet height and spread on 50 feet. It mesmerizes those who flock this natural falls. The Mookanamane falls is located 35 km from Sakleshpur and hardly three km from Attihalli village. But the word of caution is that the rocks are very slippery and tourists should not do misadventure of going near the falls

The main tower at Sri Hasanamba has been newly constructed in Dravidian style. There are three major temples on the premises of this temple dedicated to Darbar Ganapati, Hasanamba and Siddeshwara. Another prominent attraction here is the shrine dedicated to Kallappa. The three idols installed here are said to be of three thieves, who had allegedly come to steal the idol of the presiding deity, Sri Hasanamba, and earned her wrath. Earlier, Hassan was known as Sihmasanapuri and later it got the name of Hassan. It is said that during the rule of Hoysala dynasty in twelfth century A.D. an idol was found with its face wearing a pleasant smile. Hasana Mukhi or a smiling face was transformed into Hassan. The Hasanamba temple is opened in the presence of the Deputy Commission for only twelve days in a year during Deepavali celebrations. The special feature of this temple is that the lamp lit this year will be alive till the temple is reopened next year. Even the flowers retain their freshness for the entire year. Devotees from across south India and Maharashtra visit the temple.

Betta Bhairaveshwara Temple, 35 km away from Sakleshpur, is an ancient temple located near the Mekanagadde, Karnataka in Sakleshpur Taluk in Hassan district of Karnataka. Surrounded by serenity, this is one of the most visited places in Sakleshpur. Bhairaveshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on the Pandavar Hill, which is around 600 years old. The temple is situated in the beautiful Western Ghats and offers a panoramic view of the landscape. According to legends, the Pandavas in the Mahabharata stayed here for some time during their exile. Also known as the Bhairadeshwara Prasanna Temple on the hill, it is an ideal destination for those who love nature's calm and beauty You can see some big grinding stones in the temple. The annual anointing is held once a year in the month of January and all the people from the surrounding places come here to seek the blessings of Lord Bhairava. Many of the popular hills of Sakleshpur are nearby and offer some amazing opportunities for trekking and sightseeing. Some of the hills you can see here are the Jenukallu hill and the Dipada kallu peak.

Here is the complete information to visit this little paradise called "Hassan's Windmill Temple". A small temple in the village of Hassan, with its geographical location and a huge windmill built around it, today attracts thousands of visitors. Once you visit, no doubt it will be one of the favorite place in your life time. We can find natural beauty in all the images in this article are peering through the clouds at sunrise. The rays create along with the windmill blades are so colorful to naked eyes.It looks like a scene completely out of this world and obviously inspires us to visit it. With its close proximity to Bangalore and good road conditions, a half-day trip can also be made if you start early in the morning.It takes about 3 hours from Bangalore in a car with a pit stop for breakfast.

Although commonly known as the Windmill Temple, the real name of the place is the Mavanur Malleswara Temple. It is located in Hassan district of Karnataka. The place is ~ 30 km from the main town of Hassan and ~ 170 km from Bangalore. The temple is situated on a hilltop with beautiful views of mountain and windmills. Although small, the temple tower in bright golden painted and It is wonderfully decorated and is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is no public transport to the temple. So the only way to reach it is your own vehicle. The road to the temple is well maintained and suitable for cars and bikes.The route is well marked on Google Maps so you can follow the temple directly without any hesitation. After taking a turn from the main road, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the temple via a narrow lonely road that runs through small villages and two sidewalks. For your company a view of grassland and the windmills are great.So plan your next short trip to Hassan.

Explore the green side of Sakaleshpur by trekking Hosahalli Gudda in beautiful Hassan district. Tag some of your friends who are interested in such a trekking destination and own an off road jeep and try to climb this 2,500 feet high and tough trek worthy hill! A trekker's delight, catch stunning green mountain views from the top of the hill and see beautiful scenery. Surrounded by many coffee and cardamom plantations, it is a paradise for nature lovers to retreat in a serene landscape. Please remember not to carry and litter plastic and bottles. Clean the place if possible and put the garbage in the nearest dustbins within the city limits for disposal.