Route: Bangalore-Kunigal-Hassan-Chikmangalur-Sringeri-Agumbe-Shimoga-Tumkur-Bangalore
Total distance covered: 810KM
After the first short ride experience with bullet, i wanted to take it to for a long ride; was waiting for a leave where i can get at least 3 days so that can cover all these places. And Diwali was the the perfect time where i got 3 days off. So everything was planned & packed for the ride, and ready to hit the road.
Day 1:
Started from Bangalore early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic on NH 4 which goes to Mumbai, took left turn after Neelmangala into NH48 for Kunigal. The roads where in under construction for making it 4 lanes. Reached Kunigal at around 9:30am, had breakfast. then headed to Shravanabelagola, to see the 57 feet monolithic statue of the Bhagavan Gomateshwara Bahubali.
Shravanabelagola is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers.
top view of the pond
Next destination was Halebidu, had lunch at Hassan and proceed towards Halebidu; roads from hassan to Halebidu was in good condition. reached Halebidu by 2:30 pm. The temple complex comprises two Hindu temples, the Hoysaleshawara and Kedareshwara temples. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of depictions from Hindu mythology, animals, birds and Shilabalikas.
Few of the snaps from Halibidu.
Front view of the Temple
inside view
Nandi
From here 16km away is Belur, main attraction is the Chennakesava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava Temple and is surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple.
rayagopuram
Chennakesava Temple
The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures of elephants, lions, horses, episodes from the Indian mythological epics, and sensuous dancers
Left Belur & headed to Chikamangalur, needed to reached there before sunset & search from some accommodation. On the way stopped at Yagachi Dam. Reached Chikamangalur by 5pm, got a decent lodge,single bed with TV for Rs- 200. Had dinner by 9:30, saw a EPL match for hours and went to sleep.
Route : Bangalore - Kunigal - Hirisave - Shravanabelagola - Hassan - Halebidu - Belur - Chikamaglur.
Distance covered : 330KM
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