Coorg, Chikkamagaluru & the Hoysala temples · Hoysala temples, UNESCO
Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura group trip guide
Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura: Hoysala temples, UNESCO in Coorg, Chikkamagaluru & the Hoysala temples, Karnataka. From Mangaluru it is 153 km by road (to Belur; Halebidu is close by), 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Mangaluru costs ₹9,000–11,100 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Mangaluru
- 153 km by road (to Belur; Halebidu is close by)
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Mangaluru
- ₹9,000–11,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Bengaluru (BLR) or Mangaluru (IXE)
The Chennakesava temple at Belur and the Hoysaleswara temple at Halebidu, the old Hoysala capital, are covered from plinth to roof in carvings, including Belur's celebrated madanika figures.
With the Keshava temple at Somanathapura near Mysuru, they form the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura
₹15,000–18,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 247 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A temple and history day for school groups and families, easily paired with Chikkamagaluru or Shravanabelagola.
UNESCO sitesPalaces, forts & monumentsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura
Distances are to Belur; Halebidu is close by.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 247 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Mysuru | 161 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Mangaluru | 153 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 333 km | 7–8 h | – |
Group fares from Mangaluru
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹6,200–8,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹7,600–9,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹9,000–11,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹10,400–13,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹20,000–27,100 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: School groups, Families, Heritage lovers, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Bengaluru (BLR) or Mangaluru (IXE).
- Nearest railway station: Hassan.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura
Approved operators who take groups to Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
247 km by road from Belur
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Belur
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Belur
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Belur
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Mangaluru-inda Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura from Mangaluru?)
153 km by road (to Belur; Halebidu is close by): 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura cost?)
Round trip from Mangaluru (153 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹9,000–11,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹20,000–27,100. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura cost?
Round trip from Mangaluru with driver: SUV / Innova ₹6,200–8,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹7,600–9,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹9,000–11,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹10,400–13,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹20,000–27,100. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura?
1 day. With the drive from Mangaluru, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A temple and history day for school groups and families, easily paired with Chikkamagaluru or Shravanabelagola.
When is the best time to visit Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura from abroad?
Nearest airport: Bengaluru (BLR) or Mangaluru (IXE). Nearest railway station: Hassan. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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