HANBAL is a hill station that lies in the lap of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Filled with abundant coffee, tea and spice plantation. It is situated 17km away from sub-district head quarter sakleshpura and 57 km away from district head quarter Hassan. Sakleshpura is nearest town to Hanbal. Its’s home to the 18th century, star shaped Manjarabad fort. It has rich biodiversity in Bisle reserve forest, home to cobras deer, and birds, to the northeast Jenukallu Gudda  peak offers vistas stretching as far  as the Arabian sea. Add to this is the charm of historic Belur and Halebidu . other beautiful places in Sakleshpura are Abbi falls 5 km away  from Hanbal town, Murkannu Gudda and Sakleshwara temple

 My hanbal Inner wheel club was  formed in 12th June, 2004 we had Mrs. Sahitya Jayaram as our charter president we have 25 members come from coffee growing family, which means we all stay very  distant from each other . Inspite of physical distance , we have developed strong and close bonds among ourselves and keep in close touch through calls and WhatsApp, we all meet at least once a month to take stock and plan our activities.

The current time are difficult and unpredictable. However this challenge has given us at inner wheel an opportunity to reach out and help the needy.

I am sure with support and guidance from our leaders we will stand up to the occasion and come out in flying colors. Wishing more power to all my fellow colleagues.