Halebidu is just 40 Kms from Chikmagalur. One cannot help but be amazed at the grandeur on seeing the magnificent Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldghoomo During the early 14th century, Halebidu was twice sacked and plundered by the Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate from northern India and the temple and the capital fell into a state of ruin and neglect. It is 30 kilometres from Hassan city and about 210 kilometres (130 mi) from Bengaluru.