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Kemmangundi |
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| The picturesque
hill station of Kemmangundi is located at a height of
1434m above sea level. This was the summer retreat of
Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Ringed by the Baba Budangiri Range
and blessed with silver cascades, mountain streams, and
lush vegetation, Kemmangundi’s beautifully laid-out
ornamental gardens and enchanting mountains and valleys
views are a treat to the eye. The spectacular sunset view
from the Raj Bhavan is a photographer’s delight.
For the adventurous at heart, Kemmangundi offers many
peaks to scale and intricate jungle paths to explore. |
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How
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District:
Chikmagalur |
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Chikmagalur
– 53km
Bangalore – 245km |
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Tarikere –
35km
Kadur – 80km
Mangalore – 180km |
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Mangalore – 180km |
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Around
Kemmangundi |
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Kalhatti Falls
(10km) |
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| Water cascades from
the top of the Chandra Drona Hill from a height of 45m
to flow before the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva. |
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Hebbe Falls (8km) |
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| A trek from Kemmangundi
along a steep and narrow path leads to these sprightly
falls. Surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations,
Hebbe Falls rush down a height of 250ft. in two stages
to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small
Falls.) |
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Baba Budangiri
Range (32km) |
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| The 1895m peak takes
its name from the Muslim saint Baba Budan, who took up
residence here in the 17th century. Situated on the Baba
Budangiri is the Inam Dattatreya Peetha, which is venerated
by Hindus and Muslims alike. A laterite cave here is believed
to have been sanctified by the residence of Dattatreya
Swami as well as Hazrath Dada Hayath Mir Kalandar. Both
Muslims and Hindus celebrate the annual jatra or urus
with great aplomb. |
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Where
to stay |
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Chikmagalur
or the Horticulture Department Guest Houses
at Kemmangundi |
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Special
Officer
Krishnarajendra
Hill Station,
Kemmangundi Post,
Tarikere Taluk,
Chikmagalur - 577 101
Tel: 08262-235334 |
Director
of Horticulture
Lalbagh,
Bangalore – 560 004
Tel: 080-6571925 |
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