A Day Trip to Sakleshpura

  1. 9:00 AM: Manjarabad Fort
    30 minutes (11.5 km) from Sakleshpura Bus Stand

    A unique octagonal fort built by Tipu Sultan, situated at a higher altitude offering a bird's eye view of the surrounding hill ranges. The architectural design is Marvelous and had Prison cells, Magazine rooms, underground tunnels, and double walls. A sight not to be missed.

  2. 11:00 AM: Coffee Plantation Tour
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from Manjarabad Fort

    A wonderful high experience for any nature lover. A guided tour of coffee plantation, where you will learn more about coffee - its origins, harvest cycle, and transformation from a coffee bean to a cup of brewed coffee. After the tour, you can enjoy Coffee served with some local snacks.

  3. 1:00 PM: Lunch at Durgeshwara Temple
    30 minutes (19 km) from Coffee Plantation

    A serene temple and popular lunch spot in the area, situated amidst paddy fields. Here, you can enjoy a delightful meal with a serene view of the surrounding greenery. Also, don't forget to taste traditional Prasadams which is made with jaggery and coconut.

  4. 3:00 PM: Hemavathi Backwaters
    25 minutes (14.7 km) from Durgeshwara Temple

    A calm and peaceful location, filled with a pleasant breeze. Visitors can enjoy a coracle ride through the serene waters and cherish the scenic views. On a bright sunny day, you can see reflections of trees on the waters. A popular spot for photography lovers.

  5. 5:00 PM: Manjirabad Wildlife Sanctuary
    22 minutes (7.7 km) from Hemavathi Backwaters

    A perfect place for wildlife enthusiasts, this sanctuary provides thrilling experience with the sighting of exotic flora and fauna, along with adventurous trekking options. The flora and fauna include spotted deer, mongoose, wild boars, porcupines, jackals and so on.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Manjarabad Fort (1 hour, free)
  • Coffee Plantation Tour (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Lunch at Durgeshwara Temple (1 hour, INR 200 per person)
  • Hemavathi Backwaters (2 hours, free)
  • Manjirabad Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 800 per person

Useful Tips:

If you have extra time, you can visit the Bisle Viewpoint for watching the sunrise or sunset. If you're a history enthusiast, you can visit the ancient Jain Basadi located in Kukke subramanya. If you have any less time, you can skip Manjirabad Wildlife Sanctuary or Hemavathi backwaters.

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