In & Around

Constructed by Tipu Sultan in the late 1700s, Manjarabad Fort is a ravishing feat of architecture that merits your attention. This star-shaped fort crowns a hilltop with eight points and provides an awe-inspiring view of its environs. Moreover, it contains something more intriguing: a secret passage used as an escape route for Tipu Sultan during battles.

Perched a top a hill, the Bettada Byraveshwara Temple is an idyllic site of spiritual solace. Its tranquil atmosphere and divine dedication to Lord Shiva make it a haven for those seeking answers within themselves; believed to have been built over 600 years ago, its serenity also grants visitors much sought-after peace through meditation and introspection.

Also known as Hanbal Falls and Abbi Gundi Falls, the waterfall falling from a height of about 20 feet and is a popular spot one can visit as part of Sakleshpur. Wrapped up under the lush greeneries, the whole place is filled with serenity and tranquility. Visitors can get a breathtaking view of the Pushpagiri Mountain range from the waterfall as it is situated just at the foothills of the mountain.

Get ready to be mesmerised by some enchanting views of the Western Ghats from Bisle View Point when you are touring Sakleshpur. It is among the most mesmerising places to visit in Sakleshpur for sightseeing and escape the humdrum affairs of life. Located near Bisle Ghat, this place offers a breathtaking view of three mountain ranges which are Yenikallu Betta, Doddabetta and Pushpagiri and Kumaraparvatha.

This place is a postcard-perfect landscape that offers the most wonderful sight of nature at its best. Hadlu Waterfalls is a famous trekking destination and offers a great opportunity for those who are looking to get their pulse racing at this exciting location.The icy waterfalls is reached after a memorable trek through the verdant coffee plantations and forests that decorate the trail.

To capture the most enchanting views of the Western Ghats on a trip to Sakleshpur, Jenukal Gudda is one of the most notable places to add to your bucket list. It is flocked by tourists who are interested in trekking and challenge their spirits for an adventure. It is surrounded by thick evergreen forests and many coffee and tea plantations that makes it just a haven for nature lovers to retreat in a serene landscape.

It is known for offering the most mesmerising view of the Western Ghats and tourists can feel enchanted with a number of waterfalls, verdant valleys, archaic tunnels and old railway bridges that come along the route. This trek is often called ‘trekkers paradise’ and known for surprising the trekkers every step of the way with the picturesque landscape and so many interesting natural attractions.

Among the spiritual places to visit in Sakleshpur, Kukke Subramanya Temple is one of the notable Hindu temples in Karnataka. This serene temple is surrounded by astounding natural beauty and boasts of a landscape that will get etched in your memories forever. The main deity of this temple is Lord Subrahmanya and the place is considered to the abode of nagas. According to one myth, it is said that here Lord Subramanya offered refuge to the divine serpent Vasuki and others when Garuda threatened them.