Dharmastala - Belur - Halebidu - Shravanabelagola would complete a brief Heritage tour of southern Karnataka. They call Belur, Halibeedu and Shravanabelagola as the triangle eloquence in stone and are nominated to be UNESCO World Heritage Centers.
Go NORTH:
You can go north and to Chikmagalur 27 Km 3000-3500 ft ASL - Coffee plantations and forests combine to give a feel that is a little different to Coorg. The area is less populated and plantations are larger, surrounded with hills, forests and river streams.
Go SOUTH:
You can go south to Madikeri- also known as Coorg or Mercara, travel via Shimoga. At Medikeri you can go to Talakaveri and Nagarhole National Park, they are both must see places.
Go EAST:
You can go east towards Bangalore 224 Kmâ Karnataka capital. Bangalore, officially known as Bengaluru, is one of the most hip and happening cities in India and also a major center of the I.T. industry
Enroute you can visit Halebidu, Hassan and Shravanabelagola.
Go WEST:
You can go west towards Mangalore a port city and the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district in the coastal region of Karnataka State in India.
Enroute to Mangalore you can visit the famous Dharmastala which is 98 Km away. Dharmastala is a renowned pilgrimage destination where Manjunatha Swamy temple is situated.
