Captivating Sakleshpur
Sakleshpur is home to the fascinating star-shaped Manjarabad Fort and is in close vicinity to the Unesco World Heritage Sites of Belur and Halebidu of the Hoysala Dynasty. The Western Ghats too are a UNESCO World Heritage site; the gentle slopes and rounded hills make hiking and trekking in the region very popular with tourists of all ages.
Quick Facts
Location: Hassan District, Karnataka, India
Climate: Pleasant with mild temperatures (15°C to 25°C)
Altitude: Ranges from 700 m to 1,350 m (2,300 ft. to 4,430 ft.)
Landscape: Scenic beauty with coffee plantations, spice estates, and Western Ghats views
Roads: Good road connectivity from Bangalore and Mangalore
How to Reach: By road: Accessible | Nearest railway: Sakleshpur Railway Station | Airport: Mangalore International (130 km)
Distances (Approx.): Bangalore to Sakleshpur: 220 km | Mangalore to Sakleshpur: 130 km | Mysuru to Sakleshpur: 150 km