Belur formerly called as Beluhur or Velur is a city of Karnataka, India. In historic times, around the 11th century, it used to be the capital city of the Hoysala Empire. The city has a population of 28,754 and Kannada is the official language spoken here. Belur is an agricultural and tourist city and both these industries contribute to the growth of its economy. Coffee, pepper, ginger, sugarcane and paddy are grown in vast amounts. The Chennakeshava Temple, Kappe Chennigaraya Temple, Hoysala Emblem, Paathaaleshwara Temple and Yagachi Dam the places of interest.
Flying to Belur: Mangalore International Airport (159.2 km away) is the nearest airport to Belur. It offers international flights from Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and domestic flights from Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
Driving to Belur:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | 220.9 km | 3:54 |
| Udupi | 184.5 km | 4:03 |
| Hosur | 267.3 km | 4:45 |
| Dandeli | 367.6 km | 7:33 |
| Aihole | 413.3 km | 7:52 |
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