Hassan, Karnataka

Feet of Jain monolith
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This quiet and peaceful town is a convenient base to visit Shravanabelagola, Belur and Halebid. Hassan offers a wide variety of accomodations. It is well-connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore.

Shravanabelagola is 51 kms southeast of Hassan. This is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. A 17 m high monolith statue of Lord Bahubali is located here.