08 KMS from PEARL VALLEY RETREAT

Built in 1782 by Tipu Sultan as security against infiltrators from Madikeri, this imposing fort stands a top a hill called Anaigudda on the road to Mangalore.

What to do there: Explore the intrigue of the old fort and admire stonewalls guarded by a deep French all around and the inner part, built with burnt bricks and lime mortar. Don’t forget to check out the plus – shaped well at the centre, guaranteed.

24 KMS from PEARL VALLEY RETREAT

Waterfalls are commonly formed in the upper course of a river where lakes fall into in steep mountains. Because of their landscape position, many waterfalls occur over bedrock fed by little contributing area, so they may be ephemeral and flow only during rainstorms or significant snowmelt. The further downstream, the more perennial a waterfall can be. Waterfalls can have a wide range of widths and depths.

Waterfalls are commonly formed in the upper course of a river where lakes fall into in steep mountains. Because of their landscape position, many waterfalls occur over bedrock fed by little contributing area, so they may be ephemeral and flow only during rainstorms or significant snowmelt. The further downstream, the more perennial a waterfall can be. Waterfalls can have a wide range of widths and depths.

37 KMS from PEARL VALLEY RETREAT

Bisle is a small village in the heart of south – western India’s Ghats. The village is located in Hassan District’s Sakleshpur Taluk.

It adjoins Bisle Reserve Forest. Which has some of India’s most spectacular rain forests. Near to the forest check post, a unique place called Mankanahilli Lake, where the water from two different sides reaches different direction. One towards Bay of Bengal and the other side towards Arabian Sea.

27 KMS from PEARL VALLEY RETREAT

Kadumane Tea estate is a only Tea estate of Sakleshpura owned my Murugappa Groups. This is a township in itself surrounded by Majestic Mountains, beautiful view points inside the estate & with lots of wild life in its surroundings.

The perfect destination for nature lovers.

The Kadumane Hills Estate located in the midst of Western Ghats is surrounded by evergreen forests with renowned wildlife habitat where rare animals and birds roam in deep valleys and hilly terrains. Views of lush paddy fields. Ranges of hills with a sunrise & sunset set point are a delight to see. Relax in the serene surrounding of our estate which will help you to give up any thoughts of our mundane world.

12 KMS from PEARL VALLEY RETREAT

The railway segment joining Sakleshpur and the KukkeSubramanya road junction is known as the ‘Green Route’ located in the Western Ghats, Sakleshpur is a town with bountiful greenery. This route is located along the Hassan and Canara regions of the state of Karnataka.

What to do there: You can do a small trek from Yadekumari to Donigal to get the whole experience of Green Route Trek. The actual length of the trek is 53 km and your trail will comprise of 59 tunnels which are an absolute terrestraial abyss, 110 bridges and over 25 stunning waterfalls. The Green Route trek offers absolute wilderness to nature lovers and the lengths of the tunnels vary from few meters to over 600 meters.

45 KMS from PEARL VALLEY RETREAT

This church is said to have been built about 450 years ago and is in Gothic architecture. The church gets submerged by the Hemavathi River backwaters. However, the water recedes during the summer and one can pay a visit to the crumbled church.

What do there: Get close to God at the KukkeSubramanya, Dharmasthala and Manjunatha temples and the Bahubali statue, Annappa temple. Indulge in a bit of history at ‘Manjusha’- a private heritage museum housing metal sculptures, paintings, cameras and handicrafts. For and added treat, check out the vintage cars at the nearby car museum.