Shettihalli Church, Sakleshpur - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit
India | Karnataka | Sakleshpur
#16 of 16 Places to Visit in Sakleshpur
Distance (From Sakleshpur): 45 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour
Place Location: At Shettihalli
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 16 km from Gorur Dam, 25 km from Hassan and 45 km from Sakleshpur, Shettihalli Rosary Church is an ancient church situated at Shettihalli village in Hassan district of Karnataka. It is one of the popular places to visit in Hassan and among the best places to visit near Sakleshpur.
Popularly called as Floating Church, Shettihalli Church was built in 1860 by the French missionaries for the wealthy British estate owners. After the construction of the Hemavati Dam and Reservoir in 1960 the church was abandoned. Since then the church submerges in water every year during monsoon season.
The church was built magnificently in the Gothic Architectural style. The uniqueness of the church lies in the fact that the church remains submerged in the backwaters of the Hemavathi River at all times of the year except summer. Even when the church is half under the water, tourists can go near it on a coracle. During the summer season the water recedes and visitors can pay a visit to the church.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
