Arsikere

A major Jain pilgrim center in Karnataka, Arsikere is situated in Hassan District and is 176 km west of Bangalore.

Places of tourist interest include Shasrakuta basadi, Kattameshwara temple, Haluvokkalu Temple, Sahasrakuta Jinalaya and the Swethambara temple. Malekal Tirupati near Arsikere is another spot worth visiting.

Nearest airport is at Bangalore. Arsikere Junction Railway Station is on the Mysore- Hubli line. Regular buses connect this place with Hassan, Belur, Halebid and Mysore.