A historical district just 185 kilometres from Bangalore, Hassan has been on our list ever since we passed through it on our trip to Chikkamangaluru.
So on a cool January weekend when we had a hankering to visit something offbeat, we decided to take a trip to Hassan.
Though people mostly use Hassan for day trips or as a gateway to other popular destinations like Sakaleshpur or Chikkamangaluru, we decided to stay there overnight and explore the place leisurely.Reaching HassanThere are regular trains and buses that ply from Bangalore to Hassan.
Once you reach Hassan, hire a local taxi to visit places of interest.
But hiring a car for the whole trip is the best option if you love road trips like us.
The road condition to Hassan is excellent and it took us around 3.5 hours to reach Hassan from Bangalore.Best time to Visit HassanNov – Feb (winter months): This is when the mornings and evenings are pleasant and heat is tolerable making it perfect time to visit.Jun – Sept: If you do not mind the rains, this is also a good time to visit Hassan when freshly bathed greenery provides a perfect contrast to the cloudy sky.Visit the Windmill TempleThis one is a hidden gem that no one would tell you about.