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Manjarabad Fort

Manjarabad Fort

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1 day Sep–Mar

Star-shaped fort of Tipu Sultan

Why this weekend?

Star fort designTipu historyWestern Ghats views
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The star fort
  1. Walls walk
  2. Rampart circuit
  3. Tunnel stop
  4. Ghat views
  5. Return

Geography & terrain

Manjarabad Fort lies in the Hassan district of Karnataka, 50 km from Hassan and 200 km from Bangalore — the star fort of the region, its eight-pointed walls, the tunnel and the views set on the Ghats' crest near Sakleshpur.

History & culture

The fort's story runs with the 1792 Tipu Sultan building — the star-shaped fort of the Mysore ruler built on the Manjara hill, with the fort's modern role as the heritage stop of the Sakleshpur circuit and the home of the tunnel legend (the believed link to Srirangapatna); the fort's history of the Anglo-Mysore wars and the hill roads, gives Manjarabad its star-fort character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Star walls
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Star walls

Rampart walks
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Rampart walks

Tunnel legend
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Tunnel legend

Watch towers
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Watch towers

Coffee hills
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Coffee hills

Eat & drink

  • Bisi bele bath
  • Ragi mudde
  • Mysore masala dosa
  • Coorg pandi curry
  • Mangalorean fish curry

Getting there

Fly
Bengaluru (BLR) / Mangaluru (IXE) / Hubballi (HBX)
Train
Bengaluru City / Mysuru / Mangaluru junctions
Road from Bengaluru
varies by district — 50–500 km
Getting around
Autos, metro in Bengaluru, KSRTC buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹3,500–10,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹1,000–1,400

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Practical info

  • Language: Kannada (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Sep–Mar
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Sep–Mar) holds the fort's clear days
  • The ramparts ask the walking hours
  • Pairs with Sakleshpur for the Ghats circuit

Frequently asked questions

The star fort of the Tipu Sultan's Ghats.

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