Places To Visit In Hassan Sightseeing

Ramanathpur Temple, a pilgrim spot is situated 50km from Hassan on the banks of the river Cauvery. There are many other temples in the vicinity within walking distance of each other. Owing to this, the place is called as Dakshina Kailasa meaning the 'Kashi of the South'.

Gorur dam forms the Hemavathi reservoir built in the 1900s across the Hemavathi river. The dam is named after a famous Kanada literature personality called Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar.

This Dam is one of the 33 minor irrigation dams in Hassan district of Karnataka. Located about 10 km from Hassan town in the Western Ghats, This  Dam is a popular tourist destination. The dam, which was built by Devaraja Wodeyar IV in 1871, provides irrigation to about 15,000 acres of land and acts as a check dam for excess water from other reservoirs. The reservoir can store water up to 4500 acre-feet and has a catchment area of 40 square km.

This Dam is a small village in Hassan Karnataka. Gorur Dam is located at a distance of around 13 km from Hassan, which is the district headquarters. Gorur Dam has a population of around 2,127 according to the 2011 Census. This village has a population density of 111 persons per square kilometer. The people living in this place speak Kannada as their native language.

There are many tourist destination that one can visit in This dam like the Kyathasiddeshwara temple, Gundabail temple and others. These places attract tourists from all over the world for their religious importance and scenic beauty.

Nageshwara and Channakeshava, the twin temples built at edge of the Mosale village depicts the Hoysala style of architecture. These structures are famous for it's intricately designed architecture and scriptures.

Shettihalli submerged church as it is called was built on the banks of the River Hemavathi in the 18th century. The church is submerged in water for most parts of the year and is a site to watch.

Shri Ranganatha temple is built on the Mavinakerre hill along the way from Hassan. It consists of a Hanuman statue and as a contemporary architecture. The drive is pleasing surrounded by beautiful scenery.