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You could start at sunrise to catch the light on the carvings, then head to the Halebidu Archaeological Museum right after it opens at 10 am. From there, a quick auto ride to Belur’s Chennakeshava Temple takes about ten minutes, giving you plenty of time to see the temple before the afternoon crowds. For sunset, the small hill just south of Hoysaleswara, where the Kaveri bends, offers a quiet spot to watch the river and temple silhouette. If you stay at Sunshine International Boarding & Lodging in Belur, the auto to the bus stand is a short ride, and a nearby dhaba serves fresh idlis that pair nicely with a late afternoon filter coffee.