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Hassan – An Offbeat Weekend Getaway from Bangalore

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Hassan – An Offbeat Weekend Getaway from Bangalore

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. The windmill dotted mountains, the architecturally elaborate temples and the sprawling farmlands were just too enticing to resist. 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 Hassan

There 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 Hassan

  • Nov – 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 Temple

This one is a hidden gem that no one would tell you about. Neither will you find it anywhere in the list of places to visit in Hassan. But that is what makes this place so special and a must visit in Hassan if you are looking for an offbeat experience. The name of the temple is Mavanuru Malleswara temple though we fondly call it as the Windmill temple. The location of the temple is very picturesque being atop a hill and surrounded by mountains, lush greenery and lots of windmills. If you don’t mind getting up a bit early, then we definitely recommend a sunrise trip to this place when it feels the most peaceful.  Read More...

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