BISLE GHAT

What is so special about Bisle Ghat makes it my first post!Reasons why you must visit Bisle Ghat:

1. Proximity to Bengaluru and Mysuru
2. It takes 6 hours to reach two big cities in Karnataka. So you have a day say, a holiday or Saturday or Sunday. What are you waiting for? Head out in the early morning or a night before and reach back the same night to Bangalore/Mysore
3. Trekking Proximity: Five peaks are waiting for you to trek over them. (description below)
4. All-season destination—especially after monsoon months, feels romantic and nostalgic, too, with a pleasant climate.
5. A forest trail -trust me, walking solo or alone is crazy here. No one is far and wide, but sunlight keeps peeping in, and a road leads to Kukke Subramanya Temple, so enjoy fun trails and views. Along with it!…

Location: Bisle Ghat comes on the way between Sakaleshpura and Kukke Subrahmanya. (30 km span)

Tourist Attraction on the spot:

The viewpoint-Bisle Ghat viewpoint lets you get a panorama of the five peaks amidst dense greenery, valley, and forests: Kumara Parvatha (1319 m), Pushpagiri(1712 m), and Dodda Betta (1119 m), Patta Betta (1112 m) and Enni Kallu (900 m) Giri River flows by and a waterfall are visible as well. The viewpoint is well distinguished as there are railings and a concrete shade, and concrete chairs facing the viewpoint.

Distance Charts:

• Bangalore: 247 Km
• Mysore: 145 Km
• Hassan: 84 Km
• Chikmagalur: 111 Km
• Sakaleshpura: 50 Km
• Mangalore: 123 Km
• Madikeri: 73 Km
• Shimoga: 208 Km

How to Reach Bisle Ghat:

Road Routes:

The possible routes are:

From Bangalore: Bangalore -Channarayanapatana – Hassan – Sakaleshpura – Sukravarasanthe – Hethur – Vanganoor Kudurasthe – Bisle-Bisle Ghat(2-3 KM from Bisle Bus stop)

Mangalore Side: via Adyar-Bantwal-Uppinangadi-kulkunda(close to kukke subrhamanya temple)-Bisle

RED ALERT/VERY IMPORTANT:

The road to the kukke Subhramanya does not have the viewpoint. For viewpoint, you need to take a deviation to the left of the Bus stop/nearby shop at Bisle Village. The Forest trail is the Bisle-Kukke Subramanya road, where you may encounter 1-2 waterfalls and greenery. Better ask the bus driver/shopkeeper if you are specific about the viewpoint. Otherwise, you’ll wonder like me in the jungle for the viewpoint that doesn’t exist! I later discovered the viewpoint by asking the passersby. The below images of waterfalls were from the jungle trek while searching for a non-existent viewpoint.

RAIL: You can reach Sakleshpur directly with limited connectivity from Bangalore. If you go to Hassan by train, you have more options, but after that, you must use bus services. From Sakaleshpuru only bus is public transport at 8 am and 2.30 pm to Bisle Ghat. You’ll get 3-4 trains from Mangalore as well to Sakleshpura. From Mysuru, it’s better to come to Hassan by train as it is more regular in terms of connectivity.

Below is the attached screenshot:

AIR: Bangalore is the nearest airport, and you need to opt for a rail or road network.

ROAD: If you have your bike or car, 5-6 hrs is all you need.But what if you want to opt for public transport! In that case, go for KSRTC Bus Services.

You can reach Sakaleshpura, after which you’ll get two buses at 8 am and 2.30 pm. I suggest you leave from Bangalore at night, reach Sakaleshpura before 8 am, and catch the morning bus to Bisle Ghat. After that, catch the 2.30 pm bus from Bisle, which will be at around 4-4.30 pm, and you can hit Banglore by 11 pm. Reaching Mysuru or Mangalore is more accessible as the distance is less. This is the method I opted for, making Bangalore as a base.

Map:

Time to Visit:

Mid-Sept to Mid Feb(you’ll sweat less to negligible)

Spend Time With:

Family, Friends, Solo, Couple

Food and Lodging:

Sakaleshpura is the nearest spot for good food and lodging facilities. There is a small shop near the Bisle Ghat bus stop. You can have refreshments like cold drinks, tea, and biscuits. The shopkeeper will guide you on the way to View Point.

Expense:

Bus both ways by KSRTC:{240(Bangalore to sakaleshpura)+60(to the bible)}X2=Rs. 600

Food: 200 approx(INR)

NOTE: Auto took 350 INR(one way) to take me to kukke Subramanya from Bisle Ghat(for 30 km)-I went to Kukke Subramanya for Darshan. I reached back to bisle ghat by hitchhiking!!!

Note 2:Ksrtc Karnataka Sarige charges INR 1 per km approx. So google the distance, and that’s the cost of travel.

Total: 1150 INR(includes Temple Visit).

Nearby Attractions:

• Kukke Subramanya Temple(24 km)
• Manjarabad Fort,Sakaleshpura(50km)
• Dharmasthala (temple)(71 km)
• Shravanabelagola(113 km-near Hassan)
• Madikeri/Coorg/Kodagu:71 km(a famous hill station in Karnataka)
• Mullayananagiri(peak):133 km (hassan bifurcation-80 kms)