Shettihalli Church

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On the way to Hassan, just outside the town of Shettihalli, the abandoned Rosary Church is fast becoming a popular tourist spot with Bangaloreans. A stunning Gothic structure, the Church was built by the French in the 1860s. But when the Hemavathi Reservoir was built in the 60s, the waters came flooding in and the church was left abandoned. What remains is a haunting structure that’s perfect for a picnic. Many insist that Shettihalli needs to be visited at least twice. Once, during the monsoons, when the church is submerged and also when the waters have receded and you can explore the skeletal structure.

Distance from Bangalore: 200 kms (approx.)

Driving Time: 4 hours (approx.)