215 Kms from Bangalore is Chickmagalur town. 55 Kms north from Chickmagalur town is Kemmanagundi, a scenic hill station on the Baba Budan range of hills. Kemmanagundi is also known as K.R. Hills after Wodeyar King, Krishnaraja Wodeyar who had made it his favourite summer camp. Kemmanagundi, at a height of 1,434 meters, is surrounded by thick forests and a salubrious climate the year. It has beautifully laid out ornamental gardens and panoramic view of the mountains.

Kemmanagundi is the ideal place to get away from the heat & dust, the crowds & traffic jams of the cities. Quite peaceful serene, nesting amidst lush green forests. Kemmanagundi is sure to revive & rejuvenate you, physically, mentally & spiritually.

The Panoramic views, the ornamentally gardens, the songs of the birds of the birds, the rays of the sun trying to peep through the of sun trying to peep through the trees. Time tiptoes gently here & as you take a walk down an inviting mountain trail you find yourself laughing aloud with the sheer joy of living ! But that's what Kemmanagundi does to you. Recharge your batteries & puts you in torch with yourself, with life & with your loved ones.

Picnic Spots

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 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.

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