Attractions at Kemmangundi Karnataka

There are plenty of wonderful sightseeing spots at Kemmangundi Karnataka which provides a pleasant outing for the whole family. Keep Raj Bhavan as your central point to locate the other attractions at Kemmangundi.

Raj Bhavan Kemmangundi Karnataka

Raj Bhavan in Kemmangundi Karnataka is one of the accommodations provided by the Horticulture Department. While here, you must not forget to view the wide variety of roses in the superbly maintained Rose Garden that is cultivated by the Horticulture Department.

Z Point at Kemmangundi Karnataka

The Z point is the peak of a small hill from where you can get a breath-taking panoramic view of the Western Ghats. Z point can be reached by trekking up from Raj Bhavan. As you go upwards, the trail narrows so you have to walk in single file. It is very slippery, so you need to wear good footwear with firm grip. Most people visit Z point to view the sunrise and sunset. Z point is one must-place visit at Kemmangundi Karnataka as the lovely mountain air is extremely refreshing and on the way up there is a small waterfall, known as Shanthi Waterfalls. The trek up to Z point takes about 30 – 45 minutes.

Hebbe Falls Kemmangundi Karnataka

Hebbe Falls can be reached by trekking for about 7-8kms from Raj Bhavan or by taking a private jeep. The jeep ride can be expensive, going up to over Rs.1000/-, based on the number of people travelling and the season. The more the people, the lesser the cost, so for about 6 persons you are likely to pay Rs.700/-. Whether you make a tiring trek or an expensive ride, though, it is worth visiting Hebbe Falls in Kemmangundi Karnataka. It is simply awesome to see the 168m waterfalls cascading down to split up into two: Dodda Hebbe (meaning big falls) and Chikka Hebbe (meaning small falls). The water here is quite cold, so you can’t stay in for long! Few people are aware that actually Hebbe Falls is part of a private property located in the midst of the Bhadra Tiger Reserve. Hence, due to the presence of wild life, camping is not permitted in the vicinity of Hebbe Falls.

Kallathi Falls Kemmangundi Karnataka

Kallathi Falls, also known as Kallathagiri Falls, is located just 10kms from Kemmangundi.
The unique aspect of the Kallathi Falls is that when the water plunges from the peak of 45m of the Chandra Drona Hill, it literally seems to be paying obeisance to the Hindu God Shiva, whose temple is located below in a gap between the rocks: the Veerabhadreshwara Temple.

Bhadra Tiger Reserve Kemmangundi Karnataka

At Kemmangundi you can hire a Jeep to take you to the Bhadra Tiger Reserve (about 2 hours drive). The trees here are primarily bamboo trees. As implied by the name, the reserve is primarily home to India’s national animal, the tiger. In addition, residents of the natural forest habitat within the Bhadra Tiger Reserve include elephants, deer, leopards, etc. Take along binoculars to spot a variety of birds too, such as the robins and woodpeckers. A lovely stream runs through the forest. Tourists can explore the Bhadra Tiger Reserve in a jeep provided by the forest officials.

Baba Budangiri Range Kemmangundi Karnataka

The Baba Budangiri Range is a peak on a hill which was named after Baba Budan, a 17th Century Muslim Saint. Located about 30-32kms from Kemmangundi, the Baba Budangiri Range is a unique center point of religions. As per local legend, a cave located in these hills was made holy by two highly revered religious persons: Hazrath Dada Hayath Mir Kalandar and Dattatreya Swami. Hence, every year followers of both the Hindu and the Muslim faith converge here for a jatra procession and urs. The Inam Dattatreya Peetha in the Baba Budangiri Range is thus very crowded during this annual festivity.

Mullayanagiri near Kemmangundi Karnataka

If you are visiting the Baba Budangiri Range, you should definitely visit Mullayanagiri on your return trip to Chikmagalur Karnataka. Mullayanagiri is the highest point of the State of Karnataka. All you do is just take the road that deviates from the main road to Chikmagalur and this side deviation is a motorable road to the peak where a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located.