Book Bangalore to Hassan Car Rental

The most common and preferred route from Bangalore to Hassan is to take NH 75 via Yeshwantpur, Nelamangla, Gangamannapalya, Yediyur, Channarayapattana which takes anytime between 3 to 3.5 hours with a cab hire from Bangalore Wheels. The traffic on this route is smooth except for a few stretches where it moves slowly due to tolls.

You may take a pit stop at Shanthigrama, which falls on the way and visit the Sri Varada Yoga Bhoganarasimha Swamy temple with your own private taxi from Bangalore Wheels.

An alternate route from Bangalore to Hassan is to take NH-4 up to Nelamangla by-pass and turn left on the Doddaballapur – Mangalore Road (NH-48), drive through Kunigal, Yediyur, Chennarayapatna to Hassan. The 4-lane road is completely smooth and provides a comfortable drive. Driving on this route takes a little over 4 hours to reach Hassan with a Bangalore to Hassan car rental.

Known for its temples and rich history, Hassan is a popular weekend getaway from Bangalore. Below are some of the popular tourist places to see in Hassan during your road trip from Bangalore with Bangalore Wheels:

1. Shettihalli Rosary Church

The Shettihalli Rosary Church is widely famous for its ruined edifice and is the most visited place in Hassan. The church was built sometime during the 1860s by the French missionaries and is a perfect example of a Gothic architectural style. Due to its location being close to the Gorur Dam, the church remains submerged in water during monsoons. The submerged church looks amazingly attractive.

2. Gorur

Home to one of the biggest reservoirs of Karnataka, Gorur also boasts of hosting a number of Hoysala Temples. A temple dedicated to Lord Paravasudeva is dedicated right at the entrance gate of Gorur whereas, the well- known temple dedicated to Lord Yoganarsimha is built on the banks of Hemvathi River, very close to the dam. Book a Bangalore to Hassan cab and visit the famous temples and the dam here.

The Gorur dam, also known as Hemvathi Dam is constructed across the Hemvathi river, an important tributary to the Cauvery River. Built in 1979, the dam provides water for irrigation, drinking and household purposes. Covering a catchment area of about 2,810 Square kilometers, the dam is 4,692 m long and 58.5 m high.

3. Hasanamba Temple

The Goddess of Hasanamba might be known by one name but is believed to be a trinity and hence, the temple premises dedicate three temples to Hasanamba, Darbar Ganapati and Siddeshwara respectively. Collectively, they are called the Shakti- Swaroopinis who are settled in the beautiful city of Hassan.

4. Mahalakshmi Temple, Doddagadavahalli

Believed to be the first temple built in Hoysala style, the Doddagaddavalli temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi and can be visited with a private taxi from Bangalore Wheels. It has the idol of the Goddess Mahalakshmi enshrined in both Vaishnavite and Shaivite practices of worship. This is the only Hoysala temple to have such an unique feature for the idol of the central deity.

Even though it is named after Goddess Mahalakshmi, there are three other shrines of Lord Mahavishnu, Lord Bhoothanatha and Goddess Mahakali thus becoming the only example of Chatush-Kuta or Four Shrined order of temples built in Hoysala style.

Bisle Ghat in the Sakleshpur forests of Hassan shares borders with Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts and stretches across an area of 40 hectares of the reserved forest area. With a private cab from Bangalore Wheels you can reach here and indulge in several activities. 

The trekking trails of Bisle Ghat are marked and the view from the summit is spectacular. The forest area boasts of being home to rich flora and fauna. The flora includes Rosewood, Teak, Tulip, Malabar Kino and Indian Copal whereas the fauna population mostly includes Elephants, Sambar, Bison, Wild Boars and others.

When someone says tea estate tour, all options are directed to one single place, the Kadamane Tea Estate. Being a very rare tea estate in the city of Hassan, The Kadamane Tea Estate is a mini city on its own which houses a tea factory, a hospital, a temple, a church, main bungalow and staff quarters. The tea gardens of the Kadamane Tea Estate stretch as far as eyes can see.

Being famous as the land of coffee, coffee plantation visits in Hassan are a must during your tour with Bangalore Wheels. It is every coffee lover’s dream to get hands-on experience in harvesting coffee.

One of the best activities for nature, photography and wildlife enthusiasts is to go bird watching in the forests of Sakaleshpura. Additional places that are a haven for bird watchers are the numerous coffee plantations and the backwaters of Gorur Dam.

Known for its pleasant climate all year around, Bangalore is located on the Deccan Plateau at an elevation of 3000 feet above sea level. The foundation of Bangalore dates back to 1537 CE when Kempe Gowda, the feudal ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire built a mud fort and named it Bengaluru.

However, it is believed that the city’s history dates back to 890 CE, the proof being a stone inscription in Nageshwara Temple in Begur which mentions ‘Bengaluru Kalaga’ (Battle of Bengaluru) in Halegannada script.

The present-day Bangalore is widely known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ for being the major IT hub of India and is also the second fastest growing metropolis in India. Bangalore is home to several premium academic institutions of the country like Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Indian Institute of Management (IIMB), National Aeronautics Laboratory (NAL) and National Law School.

There is a wide variety of things to do in Bangalore like exploring museums, shopping at the malls, and grabbing a drink at the city’s acclaimed breweries. There are plenty of tourist attractions in Bangalore too for every kind of traveller. Some of the famous tourist spots of the city are Bangalore Palace, Innovative Film City, Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh and Bannerghatta National Park.

To enjoy the best of harvesting and coffee processing, a visit during the month of December is highly recommended. The visits to coffee plantations are usually organized by local homestay owners.

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