Sakleshpur is a beautiful town loacted on the Bangalore-Mangalore Highway. It is 225 KM's from Bangalore and 130 KM's from Mangalore.
The primary mode of employment in the Sakleshpur region is agriculture. Crops grown include coffee, pepper, cardamom, ginger, vanilla, paddy and tea with coffee being dominant.
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.
Come stay at the family operated Devagiri Retreat Holiday Home, located 240 Kilometres from Bangalore, and situated on 40-acres of thickly wooded hill slopes and lush green coffee estates giving you a soothing view of coffee bushes and cardamom shoots nurtured superbly under the blue skies.
The place is ideal for those looking for peaceful place for holidaying, trekking, partying, camping, adventure activities and more.
Our Bed & Breakfast Inn is also perfect for those treading the untrodden paths of India.
