Peak Season
Belur in December
Karnataka, India
Peak — cool, dry. Ideal.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — cool, dry. Ideal.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good road from Hassan.. public transport: Buses from Hassan.. from nearest city: Hassan 38km (1hr). Bangalore 220km (4.5hrs). Mysore 150km (3.5hrs).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Belur police station. nearest hospital: Hassan District Hospital (38km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Basic signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational — incredible stone carving, Temple is covered — shade
Elevation
933m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool and pleasant. Good light for temple sculpture photography. |
| February | 4/5 | Comfortable. Good for Hoysala circuit day trip. |
| March | 3/5 | Warming up. Mornings still comfortable. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Temple interior cooler but travel tiring. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon brings relief. Green paddy fields on drive from Hassan. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Temple fine — it's covered. |
| August | 3/5 | Monsoon continues. Green landscape. |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Lush green. Pleasant temperature. |
| October | 5/5 | Excellent — comfortable weather, clear skies. |
| November | 5/5 | Perfect. Cool mornings. Best for Hoysala circuit. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | Peak — cool, dry. Ideal. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hassan 38km (1hr). Bangalore 220km (4.5hrs). Mysore 150km (3.5hrs).. Roads: Good road from Hassan.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Buses from Hassan.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
933m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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