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About Hassan
| About Hassan: | Hassan is situated in the state of Karnataka and lies at a distance of about 187kms from the city of Bangalore. Hassan stretches in the East from longitude 760 10’ to latitude 13°01' in north. The palce is well-known for its famous historical sites of Halebid, Belur and Shravanbelgola.
The weather here at Hassan remains pleasant throughout the whole year. The winters are quite cool, while the summers are very warm & dry. The hottest month in Hassan is April, when the temperature reaches the maximum of 350 C, with a minimum of 20°C. The place receives an average rainfall of about 700mm annually. One should avoid visiting the place during the rainy sesaons.
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| How To Reach: |
BY RAIL - Hassan is connected to Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore by regular trains. The railway station is around 2 km east of town.
BY ROAD - Hassan is linked with Belur, Halebid, Shravanbelgola, Bangalore and Mysore by road. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
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| History of Hassan: | Not much is known of the history of Hassan. It was under the control of great Hoysala Empire during 11th to 13th century AD. This was the period when the great temples of Belur and Halebid were constructed. The region of Hassan was also greatly influenced by Jainism and later it became a well-known center of Jain literature. The present-day Hassan is the headquarters of the district by the same name and a convenient base for the tourists visiting Belur and Halebid.
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