Published 10:54 IST, February 6th 2020

Top places to visit in Belur for your next getaway; read full list

If you're looking to explore the state of Karnataka, here are some of the best places to visit and things to do in Belur for your next getaway.

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Belur, situated in Karnataka, offers several tourist attractions. It is home to several monuments, holy shrines and beautiful temples which makes it one of most significant pilgrim centres for many people. Read on to kw more about things to do in Belur.

Places to visit and things to do in Belur

Explore marvellous beauty by visiting  Chennakesava Temple 

Located approximately 500 m from Belur bus station, this is one of ancient temples in Belur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, entire temple is carved using soapstone and re is left blank. timings to visit  temple are 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. One can spend time looking at exquisite carvings and stone sculptures of Chennakesava Temple.

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Explore water sports at Yagachi Dam

Located approximately 10 km from Belur City centre, dam is surrounded by lush greenery. This is one of top places to visit in Belur for people seeking to rejuvenate ir soul and body.  Yagachi Water Adventure Sports Centre is recently established and that has attracted tourists in large numbers. timings to visit dam are from 7 am to 6:30 pm. 

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Watch finest depictions from Hindu mythology at Halebidu

Located at a distance of approximately 17 km from Belur City centre, Halebidu is regarded as one of best places to visit in Karnataka. two temples located in this place dedicated to Lord Shiva and  archaeological museum are some of major highlights. timings to visit are 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. 

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Visit ancient gem of Doddagaddavalli 

Located approximately at a distance of 25 km from Belur, this is yet ar one of popular places to visit in Belur. major tourist attraction of place is  temple of Lakshmi Devi. Kwn to be built during 12th century, it is surrounded by lush greenery and shimmering water bodies. Visitors will get to witness huge idols of Hindu deities like Lakshmi, Shiva and Vishnu. timings to visit temple are from 6 am to 8 pm. 

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Learn past by visiting Archaeological museum

This is an open-air museum that is located in Halebid. Home to many exhibits and inscriptions, place displays various Indian Art. Visitors can get to witness statue of Dancing Shiva, bronze statue of Tirthankara and many more. timings to visit museum are from 9 am to 5 pm. (Timings may vary due to various reasons).

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10:54 IST, February 6th 2020