KEMMANAGUNDI
Nearby Attractions : Hebbe and Kalhatti Waterfalls
Best Season : Throughout the Year
Altitude : 1,434m above Sea Level
In
the Tarikere Taluk of Chikmaglur
District is a picturesque hamlet - Kemmanugundi, also called K.R.Hills,
after the Wodeyar king Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, who made it his favourite
summer camp.
Situated on the Baba- Budan range at a height of 1,434 m, Kemmanugundi is
the ideal place to get away from the heat and dust, the crowds and traffic
jams of the cities.
Nestling amidst lush green forests, the quiet, peaceful and serene
Kemmanugundi is sure to revive and rejuvenate you physically, mentally and
spiritually.
The panoramic views, the ornamental gardens, the songs of the birds, the
rays of the sun trying to peep through the trees, all are sure to leave
the visitors spellbound. Time tiptoes gently here.
And as you take a walk down an inviting mountain trail, you find yourself
laughing aloud - with the sheer joy of living.
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Hebbe Falls:
8 kms from Kemmanugundi are the
Hebbe Falls,
where water gushes down from a height of 168 m in two stages.
Kalhatti Falls:
Also known as Kalahasti Falls. The water here cascades down a height of
122 m. All around the place are fascinating scenic delights. This
picturesque spot is 10 kms from Kemmanugundi.
There is also a local temple here, constructed in a gap between rocks. A
'Jatra' is held here for three days every year and attracts pilgrims from
far and near.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Rail:
Nearest railhead is Tarikere.
Road:
Kemmanugundi is connected by road to Chikmaglur,
Bangalore and
Shimoga.
WHERE TO STAY
Horticulture Department, GuestHouse.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Climate:
Salubrious climate all through the year. The maximum temperature is about
28°C.
Languages:
Kannada, Hindi, English.
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