Sakleshpur | Karnataka
- avinash sinha
- Jun 5, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 14, 2022
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About Sakleshpur
Sakleshpur is a hill station town in Hassan District of the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is a beautiful town located in Western Ghats on Bangalore‑Mangalore Highway. Sakleshpur is located on the border of Malnad and Bayaluseemae in Hassan district.
The Hemavathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri, drains the eastern
portion of the district, originating in Chikkamagaluru district and
flowing through Sakleshpur town.
The southern range around Sakleshpur, which includes the Bisle
Reserve Forest, is listed as one of the 18 bio-diversity
hotspots in the world.
It is located at an average elevation of 949 metres (3,113 feet).
Best time to Visit:
Sakleshpur weather is please throught the year. It receives very heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoons.In summers prepare for the heat and humid conditions with enough water to drink on your trek. Never venture without a guide.
Sakleshpur weather is favourable for all travellers who care for Western Ghats and respect mother nature.
Activity:
If you are planning a holiday in Sakleshpur, you will be glad to know that there are many home stays, resorts, camping and trekking groups that provide good accommodation and trekking facility.
Bisle is the rainforest of Western Ghats of Karnataka
Mountains: During your visit to Sakleshpur, you can witness the second highest peak in Karnataka, Jenukal Gudda, which also means
‘Honey-stone Mountain’.if you are lucky and it is a clear day, then you can get a glimpse of the Arabian Sea coast in Mangalore from the top of this mountain. An apt place for trekking, picnics, and outdoor camping is Agni Gudda, which means ‘Fiery Mountain’. Watching the surrounding rice terraces from here is a heartwarming experience.
How to reach:
Sakleshpur does not have an airport, and it is not connected by rail. The nearest airport is Mangalore, which is 105 km from Sakleshpur, and the nearest railway station is at Hassan. Sakleshpur is located on National Highway 48 (NH-48), which connects Bangalore and Mangalore. It is 225 km from Bangalore and 130 km from Mangalore.
Place to Stay:
Nature Estate Home Stay https://tinyurl.com/2ctz8asl
One room can easly accomodate 5 to 7 people in a room.
If you are looking at cheaper accommodation, it is available for backpackers in Sakleshpur town.
Language spoken:
Local people speak Kannada, Hindi,English. So communicatating with them is not an issue at all.
Mobile Network:
Mobile network is god at this stay. You will get go Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot Strength in case you are working from Homestay.
Carry enough cash as there are No ATMS other than towns.
Parking:
Parkings are free in all the location/sightseen.
Safety:
Drive slowly in Ghats and curves, don’t rave on tempting curvy roads. Honk horn wherever necessary. If you are taking offbeat roads than regular one, opt for jeeps or bring your own SUV. Offbeat roads and tracks with breath taking scenery and away from Madning crowd can be only explored via 4×4 Jeep or SUV.
Always do hikking or treking along with local guide. We beliver keeping social and wild animals into there natural habitat rather in cage.
Things to carry for a road trip:
Good Amount of cash.
Raincote or umberal.
1lt Water bottle per person while hikking or trekking.
Snacks and some chocolate.
Trash Bag toi bring back your waste item back to your stay location.
Mobile charger and Powerbank.
Place to visit:
There are so many unturn stone in Sakleshpur. This place is so blessed by Mother Nature, that there are so many waterfall and treking points and more. But be safe. Always do hikking or treking along with local guide.
Location | Catagory | Map Url |
Manjerabad Fort | Fort | |
Kaginahare view point
| Hikking Spot | |
Mookana Mane Fall | Waterfall | |
Mallahalli Fall | WaterFall | |
Shettihalli Church | Abandent Church | |
Bisle Ghat View Point | Hikking | |
Agni guda | Trekking | |
Gavi Betta | Trekking | |
Magajahalli Falls | Waterfall | |
Patkla Betta | Trekking | |
Hosahalli Gudda | Trekking |
Cost Sheet
Particulars | Expenses in INR | Remarks |
Bangalore to Sakleshpur (Petrol) | 1540 (Rs118 per ltr) | Approx 14 ltrs. 221 Kms |
Local Transit (Petrol) | 540 (Rs 108 per ltr) | Approrx 5 Ltr. 80 Kms |
Toll | 100 | Approx |
Stay | 8000 | For 2 night 3 days |
Food | 0 | Food included in Stay |
Parking | 0 | |
Misc. | 300 | For Tea and snacks |
Total | 10480 |
Please have a look at the below video and have happy tripping.
DISCLAIMER.
- Please carry your garbage bin and take back all your waste item like bottles and caps, plastic bags, disposable plates, rappers, etc. Take every single stuff out from there and dispose of them meant to be.
- Don't pollute water/river and our mother earth.
- Keep the place/location as it was.
- If you are camping or having a picnic. Please take back all your memories and waste garbage along with you.
- Dont feed birds or animals, if you are crossing any forest or animal reserve or sanctuary.
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