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Belur-Halebid
Nearest Airport : Mangalore   Mangalore To Belur-Halebid : 155 Km
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With the oldest inscriptions of Kannada in a village near Belur, the Belur Halebidu region might as well be the origin of the language! Located in Halmidi village, a duplicate of these inscriptions can be seen today.
Nearby, the Chennakeshava Temple is a popular sightseeing spot, with its unique pillars and sculptures. Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu also has a range of sculptures, and showcases ancient South Indian temple architecture.
That said, Belur and Halebidu would make an excellent stop on a heritage tour!
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  • Although separate towns, both showcase ancient South Indian architecture
  • Time to visit: October to February
  • Hoysaleshwara Temple
  • Chennakeshava Temple
  • Oldest known inscription of Kannada Language
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Halmidi Village: See the oldest inscriptions of the Kannada language, local to the state of Karnataka. Said to be over centuries old, these inscriptions are in verse form. A duplicate of the original discovery is displayed at the village.

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Timings: 6.30am to 9pm
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  • Currency: Indian Rupee
  • Climate: Having a tropical climate, Belur and Halebidu are pleasant during winters, but may get a little uncomfortable during summers.
  • Mobile connectivity: Do enquire with your place of stay before visiting.
  • Trivia: Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala empire.
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