Sakleshpur’s enchanting mountains, scenic roads, and lush coffee estates are perfect ingredients to make a good weekend holiday. History  A historical town, Sakleshpur has been ruled by Chalukyas and Hoysalas for many years. According to popular legends, during the reign of the Hoysalas, a broken Shivalinga was discovered here and the name ‘Sakleshpur’ came about. […]

Kalasa is a holy temple-town located on the banks of Bhadra River, 92 km south-west of Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka.  History The word Kalasa has been adapted from Sanskrit word-Kalash, which means a jug or a pot. It is a small town situated in the Western Ghats, which has been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage place […]