Sakleshpur is just a 4.5 hour drive from Bangalore at 221 Kms distance. Perfect weekend getaway for a quick trek or to enjoy the refreshing nature. I am sure this blog will be a comprehensive guide for all the places in and around Sakleshpur. I have covered almost all the important 20+ places with beautiful photos of them. Read and share with friends and share your comments below.
It is better to visit right after the rains i.e. September to February. June/July/August are rainy months. March to May are summer months. Just turn any side to see the green hills covered with clouds. Don't feel sad if you could not visit Switzerland in lifetime, just visit Sakleshpur or Chikmagalur once and feel the wind, enjoy the fine shower, look around for the green pastures elsewhere, just trek on those grass-hills, listen to the wind, watch the clouds touch you and pass by... Words cannot justify, you need to visit to feel it.
A word of caution:
Please be aware that, sudden fog or passing clouds will reduce your visibility levels if incase you are trekking on hills. Make sure to go in groups and remember the path you go so that you can come back. Also remember you are in their territory and wild animals might be around. Ask locals first about the place and then start trek. Carry salt for leeches, water, snacks and a stick for your help and support while trekking. Please don't litter and it is our responsibility.
Most importantly - Some trekking spots need pass, so apply and book online before you visit. Visit https://karnatakaecotourism.com/ (or) https://myecotrip.com/
As usual, let me share some interesting photos of Sakleshpur
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Do you see those cattle tracks ? Beautiful isn't it?
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| Happy Flock of Birds ! |
Stay options
Though there are multiple resorts in Sakleshpur, request the reader to choose based on the reviews i.e. Google review or Tripadvisor reviews. One of the best option and based on reviews, Sinnadorai Bungalow Kadamane Tea Estate seem to be pretty good with scenic views, green pastures and meadows. Click the link to check more and visit their website for booking.
If you want to see all the places listed in this Blog, you might need 4 nights 5 days stay. Or you can visit over weekend twice / thrice to cover all the places. Lots of trekking spots so be ready.
20+ Places covered in this blog
Initially due to my ignorance I was under the assumption that, Sakleshpur may not have many places. But over years, learnt with my friends and got to know that, there are wonderful places here for trekking than anywhere else. I have visited just 3 places and shared photos, will update this in future if I get to visit again. Click the below Google Map link to see all these in the map.
Note: PLEASE correct if anything is wrong here by adding your comments below, Thank you.
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| View of all the places in Sakleshpur on the Map, as you can see on top it is towards Byrapura and at bottom it is all towards Pushpagiri and Kumarahalli |
A. Inside Sakleshpur
1. Manjarabad Fort - 6 Kms from Sakleshpur
2. Shopping at B.M.Road - Bangalore Mangalore Road for Pepper, Cardamom, Coffee and Tea, Honey
B. Towards Byrapura - Places at the Top part of the map
Note: Each place listed below is a link to Google Map location
C. Towards Kumarahalli and Pushpagiri - Places at the Bottom part of the map
D. Nearby Sakleshpur
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| 1500 years back, Polished like a mirror, amazing pillar at Belavadi |
Moving onto the photos of places
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It says take left for Bettada Byraveshwara Temple, also see the note on wild animals
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Bettada Byraveshwara Temple
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| As I told, it gets suddenly foggy and visibility reduces immediately, Please be careful !!! Mekanagadde Betta |
Slow motion capture of fine shower at Mekanagadde Betta
