Sakaleshpur is located over a mountain surrounded by river Hemavathi. It is land of mystic serenity, enchanting vistas, lovely mountain passes and slopes. It provides ample opportunities for nature lovers and the adjoining areas also have immense scope for leisure pursuits. Sakaleshpur is in Hassan District which was under the region of Mouryas and later under the Kingdoms of Kadambas, Chalukyas, Gangas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagar Empire.

ACCESS

Sakaleshpur is easily accessible from all comers of the country. The nearest airports are Bangalore (225 Kms)and Mangalore (130 Kms). Sakaleshpur is well connected by road from all the major cities in Karnataka and is also connected by rail and it is 38 Kms from Hassan, the District Head Quarters towards Mangalore.

About Sakaleshpur

Sakaleshpur has a perpetual holiday atmosphere thanks mainly to its picnic weather. It is an ideal place to get away from the heat, dust and traffic jams in the cities. It is a charming place, situated at the Malnad region of Karnataka in the Western Ghats at an attitude of over 3000 feet above the sea level. It is a very green town with coffee plantations and forest surrounding it. It is famous for the cardamom which is known as the QUEEN OF SPICE.
Over here you can drive through the forested ghat roads, past springs, wild flowers and distant views at an attitude above 900 meters from sea level, little cottages are dotted across the wooded hills, linked by winding ribbons of road. You can also take long and lazy walks and treks in the ghats which are un crowded, undiscovered and unpolluted. The cool breezing winds whips the hair as you walk through the streets / roads that dip and raise delightfully. You can see lush green lands, interspersed with perennial streams and rolling hills.
It has always been a natural choice for retreat and settlement of English planters during colonial times. The forest are where nature's best kept secrets are preserved and natured for you and your family with mind fascinating landscaping and rich diversity of flowers and fauna where you can listen to the songs of birds and experience the rays of the sun trying to peep through the trees. It is filled with lush green forests, interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids.
SEASON : Pleasant climate throughout the year, monsoon from June to September.
ATTITUDE : 900 meters i.e., around 4500 feet above the sea level
RAINFALL : 80 - 120 inches or around 200 centimeters annually

There are many tourist attractions as well as scenic spots, trekking tracks around JENKAL . Below is some of the Beautiful local destinations.
The region surrounding by boasts several tourist attractions within Hassan District starting from Manjarabad Fort to Belur and Halebid, the options are numerous.
Built by 'Tippu Sultan' in 1752 AD, Manjarabad Fort is situated about 6.4 Kms from Sakleshpur town, at the height of about 3,240 ft. above the sea level.
The “Bisle Gudda” or “Sunny Mountain” is a scenic picnic spot as well as a trekker’s dream-route. The mountain ranges are typical of western ghats of India.
The local forest authorities have built observation decks which is suitable for bird watching. The spot has also attracted famed photographers of the educational TV channels such as Louis Patrick.
The Jenukal Gudda (Honey-stone Mountain) is the second highest Peak in Karnataka. The place is known as “Hodachalli”.
The place is very calm and lush green surrounded by thick jungle and coffee estates and is truly a great trekking place.
From the top of Jenukal Gudda on a clear day, one can see the coast of Arabian Sea in Mangalore.