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Sakleshpur is a hill station town and headquarters of Sakleshpur Taluk in Hassan district in the South Indian state of Karnataka. The hills of Sakleshpur are full of coffee, cardamom, pepper and areca plantation. Food, sightseeing, shopping and much more can be enjoyed in the beautiful town, Sakleshpur.
Tourist attractions that you must visit during your weekend vacation for Sakleshpur include:
Manjarabad Fort: Built as a strategic defensive location, Manjarabad Fort was built by the ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan. The fort is a one level fort unlike other forts that are mostly multi-leveled. The fort is situated on a hill lock and gives a magnificent aerial view of the Western Ghats. This star-shaped fort was also used to store the ammunitions, during the rule of Tipu sultan. The fort has Islamic style of architecture and arched entrance-ways.
Bisle Ghat: A popular picnic spot, Bisle Gudda or Sunny Mountain is very famous among the tourists visiting Sakleshpur. Tourists can also get a view of beautiful surrounding mountain ranges from Bisle Betta or Bisle Viewpoint. Bisle Ghat is basically home to Bisle Reserve Forest, which is a rainforest area and is adobe to numerous species of bird, king cobra, tiger, Kadave (a kind of deer) and many others. Weekend vacation for Sakleshpur is incomplete if you do not visit this picturesque, Bisle Ghat.
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple: The temple is located in the village of Subrahmanya in the Sullia Taluk in south Kanara. The temple is dedicated to the son of Lord Shiva, Lord Subramanyeshwar. The temple lies in the center of lush green mountains, rivers and forests. The temple is famous for performing ritual rites to evade €Sarpa Dosha'.
River Hemavati: River hemavati is a tributary of the Kaveri River which starts in the Western Ghats. This river is famous pilgrimage spot due to many important temples located near the site. River hemavati is approximately 245 Km long that originates near Ballala rayana durga in the Chikmagalur district of the state of Karnataka; it flows through Chikmagalur, Hassan district and Mysore District before joining the Kaveri near Krishnarajasagara.
Sakleswara Temple: The temple reflects Hoysala architecture through fine detailing and craftsmanship. The hill town gets its name from the Sakleshwara temple which was constructed between the 11th and the 14th centuries AD. The temple is also remark of the times when Hoysala Empire was at its peak.
Other important destinations that one must visit during their weekend vacation for Sakleshpur are beautiful places like Agni Gudda and Jenukal Gudda. Sakleshpur will make you weekend trip full of fun, spirituality and refreshing with its breath-taking landscapes. So, pack your bags head towards Sakleshpur to get the most of your weekend vacation.
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