Located in Hassan District in the city of Karnataka and full of cardamom and cafe, pepper and areca plantations, Sakleshpur is a picturesque hill resort with a scene, a nice climate, and high, lush green hills. This is a beautiful city on the Bangalore-Mangalore Highway in the West Ghats. This stunning tourist destination lies at an average height of 949 metres and is very popular because of its fascinating mountains, picturesque scenery or good weather. It provides a revision of the busy life in the area. Trekking to Kumara parvatha and the Bisle Reserve Forest Trial is both the perfect ways to discover the area's rich biodiversity.
The Chalukyas, Hoysalas and the Kings of Mysore ruled the region. A shiva lingam found in this town had been destroyed and called Shakaleshwara during the reign of the Hoysalas. From then on, Sakaleshwara has been renamed by the towns. The town was renamed "Sakala aishwarya galinda pura," according to a different legend.
Sakleshpur's economy is renowned for being surrounded by an unusual number of coffee, tea and spice plantations. Besides, the recent tourism growth around the city has made places to visit in Sakleshpur very popular for their beauty and for the kind of experiences which have never been seen before.
Sakleshpur in Karnataka, flanked by the Western Ghats is the most prominent but offbeat hill station. Everybody has everything from the thick rainforest, walking paths, ancient temples and an ancient castle, mountain peaks and waterfalls. Whether it’s important agricultural products or the discovery by the Hoysalas of a Jyotirlinga because it is no less verdant than Ooty.
Sakleshpur has the famous Manjarabad fort with its historian fans. It recounts Tipu Sultan, the Temple Bhairaveshwara, and Pandavar Gudda, the Pandavas of the time in exile. The Temple of Pandavas.
With the mountains, you can take a few hours to reach the summit of Agni Gudda, Jenukal Gudda, Ombattu Gudda and Pandavar Gudda for a relatively fast trip.
Sakleshpur has a wealth of lovely places to visit, both created by people and nature. The old fort of Manjarabad, which was built as a star and also one of the main tourism destinations in Sakleshpur, is a prime example of this. But not only that. The list of names continues and continues to take you where Sakleshpur can go and handle you with its finest views of natural beauty, mingling often with man made constructs.
The 600-year-old Sakleshwara Temple on the banks of the Hemavathi River is a handicraft item in a place to take your breath away. Treat your breath to the Bisle Sight Spot, which provides a panoramic view of the city and the hills around it and of the surrounding rain forests. The Pushpagiri, Betta and Kumara Parvatha Hills can be visible as far as possible.
The city is also known for the swami Ratha yatra of Sakaleswara which takes place in February each year (on Purnima).
Manjarabad Fort, Sakaleswara Temple, Bisle View Point, Agni Gudda Hill, Manjehalli Falls, Pandavar Gudda, Hadlu Waterfall, Halebid and Belur Hall, Jenukal Gudda, Kukke Subramanya Temple and much, much more.
Settled in the Western Ghats, Sakleshpur is surrounded by extensive tea, coffee and spice orchards that urge tourists to visit and enjoy the beauty of the region. You can find plenty of stunning hills on which you can see the grace of the city bloom.
And no, the hill resort isn't just about the attractions, because there is a long list of things to do in Sakleshpur. The hill resort is still familiar with the adventurous edge of life. This town has brought the definition of trekking up to a higher stage by adding something new as a railway Bridge Trekking, and Sakleshpur is a paradise for trekking fans. You can trek along the 52km long railway line (trek), which was closed down long ago, between Sakleshpur and Kukke Subramanya route. You pass through the scenes of at least 25 waterfalls in this incredible encounter.
In Sakleshpur you can find a few riverbed waterfalls, peaceful streams, gothic temples, stunning fortresses and much more, completing the charm of this beautiful hill resort.
Sakleshwar has a wealth of biodiversity and trekking is one of the most popular tourist activities. The forest trek in the Bisle Reserve and the Kumara Parvatha trek is worthwhile since it provides an overview of the area's varied ecology. Even if you're not a thrilling trekker it can be very satisfying to stroll around the picturesque area.
To get to Sakleshpur, take a 35-kilometre train to Hassan. Mangalore's closest airport is the one. You can visit this location all year round except during the monsoon season.
And as to the matter of staying in Sakleshpur, nature in Sakleshpur is bound to give your breath away from the climate, the amenities and the comfort you enjoy here. Take your family, friends or girlfriend to Sakleshpur. But don't think that you'll lose too much fun.
