Hassan is a beautiful city of Maharashtra. The town is located at 934 m above sea level. It is named after the Hasanamba temple. This beautiful city also houses Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) master control facility. It is spread over an area of 6814 square kilometers. The main tourist attractions of the city include famous Chennakesava Temple, at about 40 kms, and Halebidu Hoysalaeswara Temple, at about 31 kms. This famous city of the State is also home to Lord Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola. The nearby tourist attractions of the city are Belur, Halebeed and Shravana Belagola.
The best time to visit is from October to March. The nearest airport is Mysore. The city is well connected to all major cities by rail and road transport. There are many holiday rental accommodations available in the city such as resorts, guest houses, homestays, and cottages ensuring comfortable, safe stay for its travellers with all required amenities.