Here & Their
Hemavati River
Western Ghats of Karnataka is the mother of 16 rivers and Hemavathi is one of the most important rivers that originate here (at a village called Javali near Kottigehara on Kalasa road). You can spot the River Hemavathi throughout your way to Sakaleshapura from our Property. Spot a scenic beach or reach out to Sakaleshapura Hemavathi Bridge to witness the wilderness. Further, Hemavathi joins Cauvery to flow towards the Bay of Bengal.
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Hemavathi Dam
To understand the magnitude of Hemavathi Dam at Goruru (64 KM Via Alur, Hasana – Arakalagudu Road) you should see the place where the river Hemavathi originates – a place called Javali near Kottigehara at Kalasa Road. Hemavathi originates in the form of tiny droplets. It is first seen in a small pond to which it flows underground and further goes underground until an estate at Javali, hence it is called ‘GuptaGamini’. Hemavathi Dam or Goruru Dam is the largest dam in state. It is built to Hemavathi River. Go there to experience the serenity and the transition of landscapes between Bayaluseeme, Are-Malenadu and Malenadu. It also offers a beautiful spot to watch amazing sunsets.
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Shettihalli Church
Shettihalli Church is a submerged church in Hemavathi Backwaters. Its spectacular view will definitely take your breath away for a moment. Shettihalli Rosary Church standing tall in the middle of the Hemvathi river is mesmerizing. Gothic architecture pointed arches and ribbed vault will take you to back in time. It was constructed in 1860 by French missionaries. After 100 years, in 1960, when Gorur dam was built at Hemvathi river the Rosary church was shifted to a different place. Now the old structure is abandoned and partially submerged during the monsoon and again emerges in winter.
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Manjarabad Fort
While inspecting the fort during construction, Tipu observed the fog cover. Manju is the Kannada term for fog or mist and the Mysuru ruler, observing the beautiful landscape, felt no name would suit it better than Manjarabad. The fort came in useful for him to monitor the British army and the Kodagu army as they marched towards Mysuru from the Sakleshpur side. The fort sits at an altitude of 3,240 feet above sea level with the rocky structure overlooking the vast expanse of plains on the one side and the craggy peaks of the Western Ghats on the other.
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Bisile View Point
Bisle View Point or Bisle Ghat is a viewpoint in Bisle village. This point provides a splendid view of three mountain ranges: Kumara Parvatha, Pushpagiri, and Dodda Betta. Bisle View Point is a one of the many scenic spots around here.
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Sakaleshapura – Subramanya Road Rail Route
Sakaleshapura – Subramanya Road Rail Route is a famous trek route which is usually done on the railway track starting from Sakleshpura to Subramanya Road via Edekumeri (i.e Yeda Kumari which means – Cliff to the left in Kannada). The route passes through beautiful forests, 57 tunnels and many waterfalls. The trains were suspended from 1996 to 2008. Now, a couple of passenger trains and goods trains go through this route. A walk in this route is one of the most scenic attractions in Sakleshpura. Not forgetting to mention it will again remind you about the train journey of Suresh and Gowri in Jugari Cross.
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