Merely 230 km from Bangalore, Sakleshpur is easily reached by the superb Hassan Road in less than four hours – which means you can enjoy a marvelous drive on fast roads and indulge in the splendour of this vastly overlooked place.
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Visit Sakleshpur
Once you’ve experienced everything Sakleshpur has to offer you realise that there is so much more you can do. Its amazing proximity to numerous other travel hot-spots makes it an ideal base to holiday from. In virtually every direction there’s a place to visit and explore with just a one-to-two-hour drive. To the south, Madikeri, at just 2 hours (98 km) away, is surprisingly close. An hour (60 km) to the north is Chikmaglur. Head westwards and Dharmasthala is just a 90 minutes (77 km) drive, while Shravanabelagola is just 2 hours (90 km) away to the east.
Sakleshpur is truly a convenient gateway to the many wonders Karnataka has to offer.
About Sakleshpur
The town lies in the Malnad region on the magnificent hills of the biodiversity hotspot, the Western Ghats. It has a temperate climate surrounded with lofty green hills full of coffee, cardamom, pepper and areca plantations. These crops which contribute mainly to the economy of the taluk are grown in the surrounding villages and the entire taluk are brought to Sakleshapura city for sale.
Sakleshapur taluk is bounded by Belur taluk to the northeast, Alur taluk to the east, Kodagu district to the southeast and south, Dakshina Kannada district to the west, Chikkamagaluru district to the northwest.
The Western Ghats mountains extend along the western edge of the taluk, separating Sakleshapur from Dakshina Kannada district. The rest of the district lies on the Deccan Plateau. The Hemavathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri, drains the eastern portion of the district, originating in Chikkamagalur district and flowing through Sakleshapur town.
Two rivers originate in Sakleshapur taluk and drain westward through the Ghats. The Kempuhole River originates near Manjarabad Fort and flows westward to join the Netravati River, which empties into the Arabian Sea at Mangalore. The Kumaradhara River, another tributary of the Netravati, drains the southwestern portion of the taluk. These rivers form passes through the Ghats. The Bangalore-Mangalore Highway follows the Kempuhole River, as does the rail line linking Sakleshapur to Dakshina Kannada. Bisile Ghat Road follows the Kumaradhara, linking the southwestern portion of the taluk to Kulkunda and Subrahmanya in Dakshina Kannada.
Homestays in Sakleshpur
The green pastures of Sakleshpur welcome the traveller with open arms throughout the year. The lush green landscapes and the estates in the hilly regions are a real feast for the eyes. Nature lovers coming to Sakleshpur will be thrilled by its picture perfect beauty. The homestays in Sakleshpura are an opportunity for the travelers where they can get a chance to taste the typical cuisines and experience the ethnicity of the place. These homestays are located in hilly, estate, plantation or green meadows and offer top class facilities. You can expect quality hospitality provided at the homestays along with the modern amenities during your stay with us.
Resorts in Sakleshpur
The resorts in Sakleshpur are nestled in the most beautiful landscapes of the region. As the number of tourists or holiday planners has increased over the years to Sakleshpur, the number of resorts in this region has also increased. There are many resorts in Sakleshpura with attractive packages to help tourists enjoy their holiday in malnad region. You can book a resort in Sakleshpur online using your credit/debit card or net banking access though it is remotely located. There is a prior reservation facility available for visitors with special discount vouchers. Plan your holiday at any of our top 15 homestays & resorts in Sakleshpura and take a confirmation of the room reservation well in advance and have a memorable stay.
Restaurants
Paaka Kendra
Ossoor Restaurant
Mythri Restaurant
Surabhis Ghandharva Family Restaurant
Surabhi’s Nx
Clubs near Sakleshpur
Planters’ Club
No.7, Raghavendranagar, Sakleshpur, Karnataka 573134
Contact: 08173 230158 / 230279
Munzerabad Club
Bengaluru – Mangaluru Highway, Sakleshpur, Karnataka 573134
Contact: 081733 43980
Cosmopolitan Sports Club
Sakleshpur, Karnataka 573134
Contact: 08173 244049 / 245227
Hanbal Planters Club
Hanbal, Sakleshpur, Karnataka – 573134
Contact: 08173 240923 / 240905
These clubs require membership or affiliation from other clubs. Call the reception before coming.
Places to visit
MANJARABAD FORT
This place is a complete blend of history, nature and adventure. Those who would love to see the achievement of Tippu Sultan can visit
Manjarabad Fort. This fort was built in the year 1752 by Tippu Sultan and is at an altitude of 3240 ft.
Highlight: Photography, Nature, Trekking.
BISLE GHAT
This Ghat is bordered by Bisle Reserve Forest and is one of the magnificent rainforest in India. It’s a must visit destination for Nature lovers. There is a rich habitat of flora and fauna in this region. This is a great place for trekkers and bird watchers.
Highlight: This is an apt place to see the panoramic view of the mountain region in Sakleshpur.
BELUR
Belur, also known popularly as Velapuri is a place located in the Hassan Disrict close to Sakleshpur. This is one of the popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. Belur has a prominent historical background and it was the capital of Hoysala Empire. Halebidu, another tourist destination is just 16 Kms from Belur.
Highlight: The major attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava Temple.
HALEBIDU
Halebidu, was earlier called as Dwarasamudra and the factual meaning of Halebidu is ruined city. Since the city was broke twice by the Bahman Sultanate it was named as Halebidu. It was the royal capital of Hoysala Empire and has the history that dates back to the 12th century.
Highlight: It is one of the best examples of Hoysala structural design.
SHRAVANABELAGOLA
Shravanabelagola is one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka. It has the historical and architectural fame and travelers from pan India visit this magnificent spot. This place is also considered as one of the major Jain pilgrimage place.
Highlight: There is a 17 meter tall monolith sculpture of Lord Bahubali and it is believed to be world’s largest monolith sculpture.
SHETTIHALLI
Around 1860 Shettihalli was built by French missionaries. The Holy Rosary Church in this place was built using mortar, bricks, jiggery and eggs. This church is in its ruins and standing tall in the backwaters of hemavathi reservoirs.
Highlight: Photography, Nature, Trekking.
JENUKAL GUDDA
Jenu in English means Honey and Gudda means Hill. This is the second highest peak in Karnataka. This place offers a panoramic view of Western Ghats. This place is also called as Hadachalli and is a popular tourist spot in Sakleshpur.
Highlight: Nature lovers will find this a very soothing and solacing place in Sakleshpur.
RAILWAY TREKKING
Trekking on the railway track in Sakleshpur is quite popular among travelers and trekking enthusiasts who come from different parts of India. “Trek on the railway track” is now popularly called as railway trekking in Sakleshpur
Highlight: Photography, Nature, Bird watching, Trekking.
How to reach
The town lies on the National Highway 48 (NH-48) which connects the port city of Mangalore, with the capital city Bangalore of Karnataka state. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport.
How to reach
By Air: The nearest airport is at Mangalore (132 km),Bangalore (224 Km).
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur (1 km).Mangalore (132 Kms).
By Road: Sakleshpur is well connected by roadways with allmajor cities in Karnataka. Cities like Shimoga (159 km), Mangalore (132 km),Bangalore (224 km)) are linked by roadways with Sakleshpura.
Distance to Sakleshpur from major Cities
| Bangalore | 224 KMs |
| Hassan | 40 KMs |
| Chikmagalur | 63 KMs |
| Shimoga | 159 KMs |
| Mangalore | 132 KMs |
| Mysore | 120 KMs |
Weather
Sakleshapur receives very heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon. It is one of the places receiving the most rainfall in Karnataka. The places are like Agani (near Hanbal-here the average rainfall is believed to be more than that of Agumbe, which receives the highest rainfall in South India. The analysis of last 16 (1996–2011) years of data reveals that the highest (Av. 2050.3 mm / 80.72 inches) rainfall has occurred in Sakleshapur. In 1997 it had received 2916 mm / 114.80 inches of rainfall. In 2010 it had received 2920 mm / 114.96 inches.