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Mookanamane Falls

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During our trip to Sakleshpur, after an early morning hike to Hosahalli Betta, we planned to spend the second half of the day exploring Mookanamane Falls. The waterfall was located around 17 Km from Home stay and 41 Kms from Sakleshpur town and is surrounded by lush greenery and calm village roads 🌳🚗. The road condition was decent, but since the roads are narrow, it took us more than 30 minutes to reach the destination. There is enough parking space near the waterfall, but by mistake, we parked our car a little far away. Only after reaching the falls did we realize that parking is available much closer 😄. Mookanamane Falls is a natural waterfall formed by streams from the Western Ghats. It has been known mainly to locals and trekkers and is slowly gaining popularity due to its untouched beauty. From the parking area, we had to walk around 500 meters to reach the waterfall. The walk is scenic but can be a bit challenging. It may be difficult for kids and elderly people, especially du...
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Hosahalli Betta Trek

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During our visit to Sakleshpur, we planned a short trek for the second day of our stay. Since the homestay was surrounded by hills and greenery, we had a couple of trekking options. Finally, we decided to visit Hosahalli Betta, which is around 16 km from our homestay and is known for its peaceful views and easy trail 🌿⛰️. Hosahalli Betta is a lesser-known hill in the Western Ghats region. It has been used by locals for farming and as a watch point in earlier days. Today, it is slowly gaining popularity among trekkers for its calm environment and scenic views. We started early at around 7:00 AM, hoping to return by breakfast time. It took us about 30 minutes to reach the trek base. This time, Google Maps guided us perfectly, and the drive itself was very scenic 🚗🌄. When we reached the spot, one group was already at the top of the hill. There was plenty of open space for parking. We had heard that there might be a jeep route to the top, but we didn’t find any jeeps. To restrict privat...
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Location: QPXF+23, Markalli, Karnataka 573123, India
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Birdwatching at Sakleshpur

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During our stay at   Hillock Vista Homestay ,   we got a wonderful opportunity to spot and capture a few beautiful birds while roaming around the property. Surrounded by greenery, coffee plantations, and calm surroundings, Sakleshpur turned out to be a lovely place for birdwatching. Sakleshpur is about  220 km from Bengaluru , and the drive takes around  5–6 hours . The peaceful environment and pleasant weather make it perfect for slow travel and nature exploration 🌿🚗. Below are some of the birds we found during our visit: 🐦 Asian Woolly-necked Stork A tall and impressive bird with a white neck and dark body. We spotted it standing quietly near open areas, giving a calm and majestic feel. 🦜 Plum-headed Parakeet This colorful parakeet was easy to notice with its bright plum-colored head. It was seen flying in small groups and filling the air with cheerful sounds. 🐤 Jungle Babbler (Rufous) Always active and noisy, these birds were moving together as a group. They ...
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Location: Sakleshpura, Karnataka, India
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Hillock Vista Homestay, Sakleshpur

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It had been more than a year since we last went on a trip together as a group. So, for the Republic Day long weekend, we planned a relaxed get-together and a short drive outside Bengaluru. Priya took the initiative and booked   Hillock Vista Homestay   in Sakleshpur for our stay — a perfect choice for a peaceful escape close to nature 🌿. We started early in the morning from Bengaluru, and Sakleshpur is about 220 km away, which takes around 5–6 hours by road, depending on traffic and breaks. We made a couple of food stops along the way — one for vegetarian breakfast near  Kadamba Hotel , and another at  SLR Biryani near Channarayapattana . Multiple stops made the drive more enjoyable and relaxed. After a comfortable drive, we reached the homestay around 1:00 PM. The weather was pleasantly cool. Even though summer was around the corner, the fresh air and slight chill made the place feel refreshing and calm. After a quick lunch, we spent some relaxed time in the swimmi...
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