Travel > Holiday Ideas > Hill Stations > Sakleshpur

Sakleshpur is located in the Western Ghats, a mountain range that stretches from South-western India 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. The sub-tropical climate and heavy rains during the wet season create an environment where several unique plant and animal species flourish. With people of Karnataka being very hospitable, the tourism industry is increasingly embracing the Bed & Breakfast model and now offers several choices for a weekend getaway.

It is an ideal place for youth backpacking through the untrodden paths of India. There are clean backpackers hostels around Sakleshpur providing good accommodation and facilities to experience the true Indian hospitality.

The local terrain of Sakleshpur is ideal for camping, trekking, off-road driving. The local coffee estates also proivde great bird-watching opportunities. The people of Sakleshpur are warm and friendly making this place a great holiday destination in a many ways.

Accommodation:
Swarga (Homestay)

Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Pleasant: Weather is pleasant from January to March to suit any of your adventures.
Summer: Days are bit warm for cool dips at our estate pond and nights are cool from April to May.
Monsoon: During monsoon, typically from June to September, the usual weather pattern is for short dramatic showers, with plenty of sunshine in between, providing an opportunity to chat with the locals while you're waiting for the rain to pass.
Winter: Though, our winters are not that cold, it is just right for campfire, long hot showers, and spicy malnad cuisine from October to December.

Excursions (Distances and directions from Sakleshpur)

• Manjarabad Fort
  
• Bisle Gudda
  
• Jenukal Gudda
  
• Belur & Halebid
  
• Sravanabelagola
  
• Railway Trekking
  
• Dharmasthala
  
• Kukke Subramanya