Bengaluru Hill Station: Sakleshpur is a beautiful and serene hill station situated at a distance of 37 km from Belur and 44 km from Hassan. If you live in Bangalore and want to go to a place on the weekend where you can relax with enjoy, then Sakleshpur can prove to be a good option.
The place is surrounded by high green hills covered with coffee, cardamom, pepper, and areca plantations. The beauty of this hill station is also known as 'Poor Man's Ooty'. This beautiful hill station is also very popular for its attractive mountains, beauty, and pleasant weather. So, if you come here, do not miss visiting these places at all.
Manjarabad Fort
Manjarabad Fort is an old fort located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It is one of the historical forts of Karnataka and one of the best places to visit in Sakleshpur. Situated at an altitude of 3240 feet, Manjarabad Fort is a star-shaped fort built in 1792 by Tipu Sultan, the then-ruler of Mysore. Which is situated on the hill. The Arabian Sea can also be seen from this fort when the weather is clear.
Sakleshwara Swami Temple
Sakleshpur Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It is one of the oldest temples in Karnataka. Situated on the banks of river Hemavati, Sakleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is a beautiful temple which is a unique example of the excellent craftsmanship of Hoysala architecture.
Magajahalli Waterfall
At a distance of 21 km from Sakleshpur, Magajahalli Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Magajahalli village of Hassan district, Karnataka. Where you can spend quality time amidst beautiful views. It is also known as Hanbal Falls and Abbi Gundi Falls. It is also a popular picnic spot here.
Bisle Ghat
At a distance of 55 km from Sakleshpur, Bisle Ghat is one of the popular travel destinations in Karnataka. Bisle is a part of the Western Ghats and is located in Hassan district and Dakshina Kannada district. Bisle Viewpoint, about 5 km from Bisle village, offers breathtaking views of three mountain ranges including Kuma Parvatha, Pushpagiri, and Doddabetta.
How to reach Sakleshpur?
The nearest airport to reach Sakleshpur is Mangalore, from where the distance of this place is 162 km. It is easily accessible from places like Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Kochi, Trivandrum, Pondicherry, Goa, and Kolkata.
If you are planning to come here by train, then trains are available from Bangalore, Mangalore, Kannur, and Kasaragod to Sakleshpur.
If planning to travel by bus, buses are easily available from Bangalore, Chikmagalur, Hassan, Mysore, Shimoga, Mangalore, and Karwar to Sakleshpur.
