Caution
Halebidu in May
Karnataka, India
Hot and humid.
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot and humid.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good road.. public transport: Buses from Hassan.. from nearest city: Hassan 32km. Belur 16km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Halebidu outpost. nearest hospital: Hassan District Hospital (32km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Basic signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational heritage, Compact site
Elevation
917m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool and pleasant. Sculpture photography excellent. |
| February | 4/5 | Comfortable for temple visit. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Halebidu: 19-33C, plateau heat building. Hoysaleshwara's 240 carved panels reward an early morning visit before the stone heats up. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot and humid. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon. Temple sheltered. |
| July | 3/5 | July at Halebidu: 20–28°C, soft Karnataka monsoon. Hoysaleshwara panels look striking wet — workable, pace for short rain bursts. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Halebidu: 20–27°C, Karnataka monsoon softening. Hoysala sculptures glisten — workable, one of the quietest months at the temple. |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| October | 5/5 | October at Halebidu: 18-30°C, post-monsoon Hoysala country — the 240 wall panels on Hoysaleshwara sharpest in softer post-rain light. Pair with Belur for a full day. |
| November | 5/5 | Perfect for Hoysala circuit. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, dry, ideal. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hassan 32km. Belur 16km.. Roads: Good road.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Buses from Hassan.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
917m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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