I cherished the time spent simply gazing at the sheer poetry in stone while visiting the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid, the towns are home to magnificently carved temples.

Belur and Halebid are 17 km apart, and are often referred to in one breath, as belonging together.
These temples have become rich repositories of ancient Hindu culture, with several thousands of visitors from all over India and overseas coming to witness their intricate and distinctive architectural style. The temple at Belur is still functional but the Halebid temple, though open to the public, is no longer in use for devotional purposes.