Places to visit in sakleshpur

Sakleshpur - Natural landscape of Karnataka

Sakleshpur is a town which is located in the state of Karnataka. It is also a hill station which is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats in the Malnad region. This place is surrounded by many coffee plantations, tea plantations, and also many spices. It is because of these that the economy of Sakleshpur is prospering.For all those who love trekking this place is the best for them. Recently a lot of tourism development has taken place in Sakleshpur because here there are many natural

Agni Gudda Hill

Agni Gudda Hill is located near the Agani Village which is in the Hassan District. This place is often referred to as a Trekker's Paradise. The name Agni Gudda actually means Fiery Mountain. It is called so because of the extreme volcanic nature of this hill. One has to trek in order to reach the beautiful Agni Peak. This place is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and from the top of the mountain one gets to see a beautiful view of these rice fields. Many Bollywood and also South Indian

Green Route Railway Trek

The Green Route Railway Trek is the most popular trek in Sakleshpur. This trek is referred to as a Trekker's Paradise because during this trek one comes across many scenic natural attractions and also because this trek is in the midst of the Western Ghats. The trek starts from Sakleshpur and goes right up to Kukke Subramanya railway station. One can also start this trek from Donigal railway station and end it at Yedakumeri railway station. During the trek one can spot beautiful flora and

Kukke Subramanya Temple

The Kukke Subramanya Temple is a popular Hindu Temple in Karnataka which is found in the Subramanya village.This temple is almost 5000 years old and is located between beautiful hills. It is also one of the seven holy places which is believed to be created by Saint Parashurama.The temple is also known as the Home of the Nagas. Lord Subramanya is the main deity of this temple. There are many tales associated with this temple. One of them is the death of the demon rulers Tharaka and Shura Padma

Bisle Reserve Forest and View Point

The Bisle Reserve Forest and View Point are famous tourist attractions which are located in Hassan District of Sakleshpur. The Reserve Forest is a popular biodiversity hotspot. One can spot many birds, reptiles and animals here. Some of the animals found here are Malabar Giant Squirrel, Peacock, Elephants,Leopards, Langur,Tiger, Brown Fox, Spotted Deer, etc. The Bisle View Point is located within the Forest Reserve. From this View Point one can have a birds eye view of the Reserve Forest. The

Sakleshwara Temple

The Sakleshwara Temple is located in Sakleshpur which is in Hassan District of Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the River Hemavathi.One can find this temple right at the entrance of the city. It is also believed that Sakleshpur derived its name from this temple.This temple was constructed approximately between the 11th to 14th centuries. During this time period the Hoysala Empire was at its peak in South India. The temple thus showcases the beautiful Hoysala architecture. There is al

Manjarabad Fort

The Manjarabad Fort is an ancient as well as a unique fort which is located in the Hassan District of Karnataka. This fort is situated at an altitude of approximately 3240 feet. It was built by Tipu Sultan. When Tipu Sultan built this fort it is believed that he inspected the place and found it covered in fog and thus he named the fort as Manjarabad Fort. The term Manjara means fog or mist.The fort displays the beauty of Islamic architecture. It was built using granite blocks and it was surro

Betta Byraveshwara Temple

The Betta Byraveshwara Temple is an ancient temple and is located near Mekanagadde in Sakleshpur. This temple is found atop of the Pandavar Gudda Hill and is considered to be approximately 600 years old. The temple is also known as Bettada Bhairaveshwara Prasanna Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In Indian mythology, it is believed that the Pandavas from Mahabharata stayed here for a short period of time when they were in exile. At the temple one also gets to se

Pandavar Gudda

The Pandavar Gudda Hill is another popular tourist destination. It is located in the Mekanagadde Village. This place is very important in Indian Mythology as it is believed that the Pandavas from Mahabharata stayed here when they were in exile. The Betta Byraveshwara Temple is located on this hill. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is surrounded by the beautiful Western Ghats. The view from this temple is a sight to behold. One has to trek in order to reach the top of this hill. A go

Manjehalli Waterfall

The Manjehalli Waterfalls is a stunning tourist place to visit. It is located in Manjehalli Village. This waterfall is also known as Abbi Falls. One has to trek from the Manjehalli Village in order to reach this waterfall. During this trek, one comes across beautiful coffee plantations and also some amazing flora. One can enjoy a swim in this water or also just stand under the water from this waterfall. From the top of this waterfall, the view of the forest that surrounds the Pushpagiri mount

Ombattu Gudda

Ombattu Gudda is another tourist spot famous for trekking. Ombattu Gudda actually means Nine Hills. It is called so because of the nine domes of the hills that one can see from the top. The trek is quite adventurous and at the same time difficult too. One can start this trek from Gundiya. The trek route is within the Kabinhole Reserve Forest. Thus on this route, one comes across many animals and birds here. There are also many beautiful streams that one will find while trekking. The Kabinhole

Ayyappa Swami Temple

Ayyappa Swami Temple is a popular place visited by many people in Sakleshpur. This temple is located in Sakleshpur Lake Park. It is open from 6 am to 8 pm. The temple is also surrounded by an amazing landscape and one also gets to see many animals, forests, and river valleys here. One can visit this place for a spiritual retreat. It is also possible to enjoy a morning or evening stroll here as the atmosphere here is pleasant and extremely peaceful as well. It is a good place to visit with fri

Temple of Halebidu and Belur

The temple of Halebid and Belur is quite famous. These two cities of Halebid and Belur are often called twin cities because one comes across many temples with beautiful architecture and also because one gets to see many wonderful sculptures here. This temple of Halebid and Belur was built during the reign of the Hoysala Empire. Jakkanna Acharya was responsible for building this temple. This temple showcases some amazing designs which were again carved by Jakkanna Acharya. The atmosphere here

Raxidi Estate

Raxidi Estate is a small village in Sakleshpur which gives the visitor a glimpse into the village life there. One also finds here beautiful greenery and coffee plantations. There are also spices and cardamom plantations here. This makes for an amazing place for nature lovers to visit. The climate here is also quite pleasant. Here the visitor also gets an opportunity to interact with the villagers and even understand the various types of tasks that they perform here with regards to the plantat

Hadlu Waterfalls

The Hadlu Waterfall is another popular tourist destination. They are situated approximately 250kms away from Bangalore. This place is also good for trekking and the atmosphere here is also quite pleasant. During the trek to reach this waterfall one has to pass through beautiful coffee plantations and forests. This waterfall is divided into six stages. From the waterfall, one gets to see an amazing landscape as there is greenery everywhere. The most interesting thing that people like to d

Eshwara Temple

The Eshwara Temple is located at Anekonda in Davanagere. This temple was built in the 11th century. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and earlier this temple was built with the help of mud and plaster. Recently this temple has been completely renovated and now turned into a Trikuta temple. An interesting thing to note here is that in this temple one gets to see glimpses of Hoysala architecture and these are quite similar to Chalukyan temple architecture. The garbhagriha of this temple has

Shettihalli Rosary Church

The Shettihalli Rosary Church is a popular tourist destination. This Church is also known as the Floating Church. The Church was built in the year 1860 by French missionaries. Later in the 1960s, this Church was abandoned because of the construction of the Hemavathi Dam. The Church is an excellent example of Gothic architecture. An exciting thing to note here is that during the months of July to October this Church gets partially submerged in the backwaters of the Hemavathi Dam. However one c

Mallalli Waterfalls

The Mallalli Waterfall is an extremely popular tourist destination. This waterfall is located at the foot of the Pushpagiri Mountain range. The Kumaradhara River is the main source of this waterfall. The water from this river happens to fall from over 200 feet in two steps which creates the Mallalli Waterfall. The waterfall is surrounded by beautiful green mountains and steep valleys. The water flow here is the highest during the rainy season. In order to reach the waterfall, one has to

Places to visit in Sakleshpur - Raxidi Estate

Raxidi Estate is a small village in Sakleshpur which gives the visitor a glimpse into the village life there. One also finds here beautiful greenery and coffee plantations. There are also spices and cardamom plantations here. This makes for an amazing place for nature lovers to visit. The climate here is also quite pleasant. Here the visitor also gets an opportunity to interact with the villagers and even understand the various types of tasks that they perform here with regards to the plantat

Kumara Parvatha

Kumara Parvatha which is also known as the Pushpagiri Hills is the sixth highest peak in Karnataka. It is a popular trekking destination. This hill is situated at an elevation of approximately 4000 feet above sea level. Kumara Parvatha actually consists of a group of three peaks which are the Shesha Parvatha, The Siddha Parvatha, and the Kumara Parvatha itself. All of these three peaks are important in Hindu mythology.  There are also many popular tales that are associated with Kumara Pa

Jenukal Gudda

Jenkal or Jenukallu Peak which is 1,380 metres (4,530 ft) above mean sea level (12.955377°N 75.617224°E), the highest peak in Hassan district, is located in Sakleshpura Taluk. It is around 38 kilometres from Sakleshpura town.. This place is also called Jenukallu Gudda or honey stone mountain. It is also considered to be the second-highest peak in Karnataka. The mountain peak is surrounded by thick forests and also rich coffee plantations. It is the perfect place for trekking. At times

Jenukal Gudda

Kumara Parvatha

Mallalli Waterfalls

Shettihalli Rosary Church

Eshwara Temple

Hadlu Waterfalls

Raxidi Estate

Temple of Halebidu and Belur

Ayyappa Swami Temple

Ombattu Gudda

Manjehalli Waterfall

Pandavar Gudda

Betta Byraveshwara Temple

Manjarabad Fort

Sakleshwara Temple

Bisle Reserve Forest and View Point

Kukke Subramanya Temple

Green Route Railway Trek

Agni Gudda Hill

Sakleshpur - Natural landscape of Karnataka

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Dandeli

Coorg

Chikmagalur

Kabini

Sakleshpur

Murudeshwara