About Kemmangundi, Chikmagalur

Kemmangundi is the famous Hill Station in Chikmagalur District and stand 1434 m above sea level. This lies in the Baba Budan Giri range which includes Mullayanagiri. Beautiful landscapes gardens and panoramic views make it Hill Station and famous destination for Holiday. This is the adventures place for Trekkers and Scenic Beauty for Nature lovers.

Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in the time of his rule on Mysore Empire uses this place as the royal summer retreat, so the secondary name for this Hill Station is KR Hills. Nature walks, Picnics and spending a relaxed within the nature its possible in Kemmangundi. This is the place that you can visit in any season throughout the year. The monsoons are the best time to visit for the waterfalls and for Cool climate that feels better to relax mind. Trekking, Nature walks and having dip in the river and streams are better way to enjoy time when you in Kemmangundi.

There are many attractions around this place they are, Rock Garden, Hebbe Falls, Kallahati falls, Rajendra Hill and Z point.

Climate of Kemmangundi:
In the summer it slightly hots between 17 degrees to 34 degree C and the winter around 12 to 29 degree C. Best season to visit this place October to March.

How to reach Kemmangundi:
Kemmangundi well connected by Bus services both Private and Government. Kemmangundi situated 55 km from Chikmagalur, 295 km from Bangalore and 190 km from Mangalore. Mangalore is the nearest Airport for this place which is 190 km away, Hubli Airport 215 km. Nearest Railway Station is Tarekere (15 km from Kemmangundi), which is direct track connected to Mangalore to Bangalore.


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