Sakleshpur Tourist Guide – Magnificent hills of the Biodiversity Hotspot – Famous rich land for Cardamom plantations

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Sakleshpur Tourist Guide – Magnificent hills of the Biodiversity Hotspot – Famous rich land for Cardamom plantations - Destination Overview
  • Location: Karnataka,India -573134
  • Altitude: 949 m
  • Longitude: 12.9442° N, 75.7866° E
  • Latitude: 12.9442° N, 75.7866° E
  • Nearest Airport: Bangalore airport
  • Nearest Train Station: Sakleshpur Railway station
  • How to reach: By Flight: There is no direct connection of Flight to reach Sakleshpur from Bangalore. You can reach Mangalore from Bangalore and hired Bus/ Taxi to reach Sakleshpur. By Bus: Sakleshpur to Bangalore is 265 km away from each other. If you want to reach Sakleshpur from Bangalore then you can take bus/ Taxi.
  • Season to Visit: r. The best time to visit Sakleshpur is preferably during the dry months of October to March.

Sakleshpur Tourist Guide - Magnificent hills of the Biodiversity Hotspot – Famous rich land for Cardamom plantations

Sakleshpur Tourist Guide: Overview

Sakleshpur is a town located on the border of Malnad and Bayaluseemae in Hassan District of the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is a beautiful town located in Western Ghats on Bangalore‑Mangalore Highway. 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.  Sakleshwar has a rich biodiversity and one of the popular activities for tourists is trekking. The Bisle reserve forest trek as well as the Kumara Parvatha trek can be rewarding for they give a glimpse into the varied ecology of the area.

What is unique in Sakleshpur and Why?

Sakleshpur is at the 18th position as one of the most bio-diverse regions of the world because of its scenic beauty. Sakleshpur is also known as the ‘poor man’s beauty’, though in terms of flora, fauna and scenic spots. It is famous for trekking at hill ghats of Manjarabad fort and Hoysaleeshwara(Belur) temple.

Why you must visit Sakleshpur

Sakleshpur is one of the most beautiful places of Hassan Dist in Karnataka State. It is listed at the 18th position as one of the most bio-diverse regions of the world. Because of its scenic beauty, there are lots of beautiful places to see like forts, Ghats, Temples and it is famous among trekkers. It offers a revising getaway from the busy city life. Besides, trekking to Bisle Reserve Forest Trial and Kumara Parvatha are also the best ways to explore the rich biodiversity of the place.

FAQ - What is where...?

What to buy and shop in "Sakleshpur"

Coffee powder, spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cashew & pepper

Where to buy & shop for souvenirs tourist items in "Sakleshpur"

BM Road Sakleshpur

Where to buy & shop for clothes in "Sakleshpur"

Royale Market

Where to have best food in "Sakleshpur"

Mythri Restaurant

Where to stay in "Sakleshpur"

Sakleshpur offers good and comfort stay facility, we suggested all three category of hotels which you like to stay

Standard Hotels

Nyrit Villa: TA Rank (5.0) – Certificate of Excellence

Tusk and Dawn: TA Rank (4.0) – Certificate of Excellence

Machaan Resort: TA Rank (4.0) – Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotels

Eka Resort: TA Rank (4.0) – Certificate of Excellence

Agalatti resort Sakleshpur: TA Rank (4.5) – Certificate of Excellence

surabhi hotel Skleshpur: TA Rank (3.5) – Certificate of Excellence

Where to drink in "Sakleshpur"

Gandharva Bar and Restaurant

Best Bars in "Sakleshpur"

The Hassan Club

Where to eat Lunch & Dinner" Sakleshpur"

Ossoor Vegetarian Restaurant