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Sakleshpur or Sakleshpura is a hill station town in Hassan District of the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is a beautiful town located in Western Ghats on Bangalore Mangalore Highway. Sakleshpur is located on the border of Malnad and Bayaluseemae in Hassan district. It receives heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon and because of the temperate climate; this place is blessed with huge amount of coffee, tea, cardamom, and pepper plantations. In fact, Sakleshpur Taluk reports for around one-third of cardamom production in India. It is located at an average elevation of 949 metres (3,113 feet). Since it has temperate climate on the Western Ghats, it is suited for growing Cash crops. Coffee growers from the neighbouring villages throng to sell coffee at Sakleshpur. Sakleshpur is located in the Western Ghats, a mountain range that stretches from Kerala to Gujarat. The southern range, which includes Bisle reserve forest and the region around Sakleshpur is listed as one of the 18 most diverse spots in the world in terms of flora and fauna. Most Popular Places in Sakleshpur and Nearest Stays 1 of 9

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Sakleshpur or Sakleshpura is a hill station town in Hassan District of the South Indianstate of Karnataka. It is a beautiful town located in Western Ghats on Bangalore ‑Mangalore Highway. Sakleshpur is located on the border of Malnad andBayaluseemae in Hassan district. It receives heavy rainfall from the southwestmonsoon and because of the temperate climate; this place is blessed with hugeamount of coffee, tea, cardamom, and pepper plantations. In fact, Sakleshpur Talukreports for around one-third of cardamom production in India.

It is located at an average elevation of 949 metres (3,113 feet). Since it hastemperate climate on the Western Ghats, it is suited for growing Cash crops. Coffeegrowers from the neighbouring villages throng to sell coffee at Sakleshpur. Sakleshpuris located in the Western Ghats, a mountain range that stretches from Kerala toGujarat. The southern range, which includes Bisle reserve forest and the regionaround Sakleshpur is listed as one of the 18 most diverse spots in the world in termsof flora and fauna.

Most Popular Places in Sakleshpur andNearest Stays

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Manjarabad fort is in Donigal on NH 48, 7 km from Sakleshpur. Donigal is a famousspot with Sakleshpur railway track trekkers and Lorry drivers. Manjarabad fort islocated just outside of Sakleshpur on National Highway 48. The fort is reputed to havebeen constructed by Tippu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore as a strategic defensivelocation as it commands the approach to the plateau beyond Sakleshpur from thecoast.

Manjarabad Fort

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Lapped in the luxurious abundance of the beauty of the nature the village ofSubramanya lies in the Sullia Taluk in south Kanara with a sancity which very fewplaces can boast of. The temple is situated in the heart of the village. Nature revealsherself in all her unhidden beauty in the rivers, forests and mountains which thetemples is surrounded by

Bisle Ghat

Kukke Subrahmanya Temple

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The Bisle reserve is a rainforest area which is close to Sakleshpur (Sakaleshpura)Taluk. Bisle village adjoins this forest to the east. The thick forest is home of kingcobras, tigers (rarely seen), kadave (a kind of deer), peacocks, numerous species ofbirds, deer, brown fox and fish, not to mention a number of flora and fauna which canonly be found in this region of Western Ghats.

The “Agni Gudda” as you would have guessed by now means “Fiery Mountain” forlegendry volcanic activities in this region.This location has been an all-time favoritewith the youths from Bangalore for trekking, and outdoor camping. The mountainprovides a great view of the surrounding rice terraces and a good spot for picnickingand outdoor camping.

Agni Gudda

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Jenukal Gudda

The Jenukal Gudda (Honey-stone Mountain) is the second highest Peak in Karnataka.The place is known as “Hodachalli”. The place is very calm and lush green surroundedby thick jungle and coffee estates and is truly a great trekking place. From the top ofJenukal Gudda on a clear day, one can see the coast of Arabian Sea in Mangalore.

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Pandavar Gudda

Image Courtesy: Mekanagadde Homestay (http://www.mekanagadde.com)“Pandavar Gudda” as the name suggest it is mythology. It’s said that the pandavashad stayed during their vanavas and we can see the stone grinding. The place is truenaturalistic as it is located inside the Western Ghats. The rainy season here isunbelievable and one must experience it. This place is not much discovered and wewish it remains the same.

Best recommended places to stay during your visit to Sakleshpur are

BaalecoolNature Stay (http://www.homestayinsakleshpur.com/baalecool-nature-stay/),Mekanagadde Homestay (http://www.homestayinsakleshpur.com/mekanagadde-homestay/),Vatehalli Homestay(http://www.homestayinsakleshpur.com/vatehalli-homestay/),Bennehole Resort (http://www.homestayinsakleshpur.com/bennehole-resort/),Huli kalu Resort (http://www.homestayinsakleshpur.com/huli-kalu-resort/).

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