Distance from Banglore - - 221 Kms
A pleasant little hill station tucked away in the Western Ghats, Sakleshwar offers a refreshing getaway. The town lies at an elevation of 949 meters and is easily accessible as it is located on the Bangalore-Mysore highway. Sakeshwar is a part of Hassan district and is a major producer of India's coffee and cardamom output.
BisleGhat, one of the 'must visit' attractions of Sakleshpur, is known for Bisle Reserve Forest of Sakleshpur.
It is 'recommended' that tourists should visit Manjarabad Fort, located on National Highway 48, on their trip to Sakleshpur. Showcasing Islamic architecture style and arched entrances, the fort is located at the height of 3,240 ft above sea level.
Hotels in Sakleshpur
Eka Resort, Sakleshpur
Hallibyle Village, Hethur Post, SakleshpurTaluq, Hassan District ,Sakleshpur
How to reach?
To reach Sakleshpur, you would have to take a train to Hassan, 35 kilometers away. The nearest airport is the one in Mangalore.
Best time to visit
The place can be visited any time of the year except during monsoon season.
Things to do in Sakleshpur.
Sakleshpur is 40 km west of Hassan in Karnataka and a coffee plantation district between two other famous coffee plantation areas of Karnataka i.e. Coorg and Chikmagalur.
Besides Coffee Sakleshpur is also rich in cardamom plantations.
A feature of Sakleshpur is the wooden carvings found for sale on both sides of the road.
Sakleshpur is a weekend getaway ex-Bangalore and an excellent stopover on the Bangalore / Mangalore route.