Overview
This Belur and Halebid tour is a guided experiential tour from Bangalore to the Hoysala wonders of Belur, Halebid, and Shravanabelagola. Key highlights include a guided tour of Chennakesava Temple of Belur, Hoysalesvara and Shantalesvara of Halebid, and climbing the world's largest monolith statue of Gomateswara at Shravanabelagola. Note that foreign nationals need to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP)issued by their country in addition to a valid motorcycle license . Guests without an IDP cannot ride a motorcycle in India
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Bangalore
- Royal Enfield motorcycle rental and a helmet
- Visit the marvelous stone temples of Belur and Halebidu
- Climb the world's largest monolith statue of Gomateswara at Shravanabelagola
- English speaking professional tour guide
- 1 night accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Belur and Halebid tour (260 kilometers / 162 miles)
At 7 a.m., you start towards your destination, Belur, the ancient capital of Hoyasala Empire, located 220 kilometers from Bangalore. The ride will take four to four and a half hours and you will reach Belur by noon. You visit the famed Chennakesava temple of Belur which took over a 100 years to build. The next couple of hours will be spent inside this temple complex. Some of the highlights of this temple are the intricate carvings of animals and dancers on the walls of the temple. Episodes from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata have been carved out of stone. The main hall has sculptures that
Day 2: Shravanabelagola (240 kilometers / 149 miles)
After breakfast, you check out and drive 80 kilometers to a quaint town located between two hills and called Shravanabelagola. The world’s largest monolith statue beckons you here. The 58 feet tall statue nestled on a 470 feet hill is of Gomateswara; the son of the first Jain Tirtankara Vrishaba Deva. There is a flight of 600 steps to climb. A less fun way to go up would be in a palanquin carried by four people! The climb would take an hour. The view from the top makes the climb worth it. After lunch, you go back towards Bangalore. You would cover 145 kilometers in the last leg of this tour. T
Ride Details
- Terrain
- 95% asphalt and 5% off-road
- Bike
- rental (Royal Enfield Classic & Thunderbird)
- Mileage
- 500 kilometers / 311 miles
- Daily rides
- 240 - 260 kilometers / 149 - 162 miles
- Riding gear
- helmet included
- Meals
- all meals included
What's included
- All mentioned activities and experiences
- Entrance fee at all places mentioned
- Service of a mechanic for the bike
- Services of a tour guide
- Royal Enfield Classic (350 cc) motorcycle, car, SUV, or coach rental
- Helmet and fuel
- 1 night accommodation
- All meals
Accommodation
You have the choice of a private single room or joining the tour as a couple or with a friend and stay in a double occupancy room.
Food
The price of the package includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Getting There
The tour will take place in India.
