Hotels in Hassan - Hoysala Village Resort
Hoysala village Resort at Hassan, a prime enterprise of Nirvana Group of Hotels & Resort Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, is now open offering comfortable and splendid accommodation, exquisite cuisine and entertainment in a relaxed ambience.
Away from the bustle, foul air and cacophony of cities this Shangri-La is designed to enthrall you and your family with ample privacy and superb sense of luxury that you always longed for - all that at an affordable price. Economy without any compromise on comfort is the accent at Hoysala Village Resort.
Located at 200 km from Bangalore airport and five km from the peaceful city of Hassan known for its salubrious climate, this Resort Hotel is spread out on five acres of green meadows in the midst of agricultural land.
Designed by nationally 'renowned award winning architect, Dr. B.S. Bhooshan, Hoysala Village Resort combines the geometric disciplines of local Hoysala architectural tradition and the idyllic simplicity of Malnad villages.
The finesse of details - in architecture or in service makes this one of the finest resorts in South India. Designed with eco friendly materials, the resort is a milestone in sustainable architecture.
Hotel Specifications
Accommodation
The resort boasts of clusters of 33 well-appointed rooms and suites in the style of cottages with all modern amenities.
 Dining
The stone pillared spacious multi cuisine restaurant (Belur) and bar (Karanji), are planned around an inviting swimming pool (Belagola) and are laid out on a lusciously planted rolling lawns and connected by meandering walkways.
Recreation & Health Center
The architecture of the resort is invigorating yet restful. The tile structures, the earthly walls of amber, the traditional jaglis (sit outs), the courtyards and the warmth of wooden high ceilings are carefully designed to transport you to the rural ambience, yet provided with a premium of comfort and service.
The 15th century Channakeshava temple at Belur, known for its exquisite soap stone sculptures and pillars which took 103 years to complete, is only 30 km from Hoysala Village.
At 40 km is the Hoysaleswara temple of Halebid another landmark in Hoysala architecture with sculptures of gods, animals and danseuses.
Travel South to 130 km from Hassan and you get Mysore, the city of palaces, temples and the famous Brindavan gardens. The city is known for the exclusive Dussera-the annual festival of dance, music, martial arts, pageantry and lights-drawing millions from far and near.
Basic Data
| Country |
India |
| State |
Karnataka |
| District |
Hassan |
| City |
Hassan |
| Location |
200 km from Bangalore airport
5 km from Hassan |
| Rooms |
33 Rooms |
City Information
 Hassan acts as the base destination for tourists visiting places like Belur and Halebid. Belur boasts of being one of three major Hoysala sites. While at Belur do check out the Channekeshava Temple that took around hundred years in the making. You may even hire a guide to know the sculptures in the temples in details. The Chennigaraya and the Viranarayana temples are the other Hoysala temples at Belur worth visiting.
Halebid is at a distance of 33 kms from Hassan. Halebid is renowned for its landmark Hoyasaleswara temple. The architecture of the Hoyasaleswara temple with the endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylized animals, birds will sweep you off your feet. Do check out the garden and the museum close to the temple. The Kedareswara temple and three Jain temples are the other places of interest in Hassan. Then there is the Jain pilgrimage center of Shravanbelgola 48 km from Hassan. At Shravanbelgola do check out the statue of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwar).
You may participate in the Mahamastakabhisheka of the statue of Bahubali at Shravanbelgola that takes every 12 years. It is is an occasion to remember. The statue is anointed with thousands of pots of coconut oil, yogurt, ghee, bananas, jaggery, dates, almonds, poppy seeds, milk, saffron and sandalwood during the Mahamastakabhisheka. Next Mahamastakabhisheka will be held in the year 2005.
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