Kemmanagundi Hill Station: Gift of Nature

   The natural beauty of the Kemmanagundi hill station will surely get enchanted. Yes, there is a magic in the natural beauty of Kemmanagundi. 

   This magic of natural beauty attracts tourists on its own. This magnificent hill station of Chikmangalur town in Karnataka's Indian state is very popular. The Kemmanagundi hill station, situated at a height of about 1434 meters above sea level, has been named after Kannada. The word Kemmanagundi literally means red soil location. The Kemmanagundi hill station is also known as KR Hills. Notably, there is also a great resort at this hill station. Stay at the tourist resort and enjoy the delight of the hill station. 

   The resort's enchanting shade of the all-round natural beauty captivates tourists. Kemmanagundi Hill Station, located about 62 km from Chikmagalur, actually gives tourists a velvet feel. The ambience is that the tourists' romance will become palpable. Experts believe that the Kemmanagundi Hill Station is the very favorite hill station of Karnataka. 

   Particularly, in terms of health, the Kemmanagundi Hill Station serves as a mega event. Numerous herbal flora frees tourists from diseases and morbidity. The pollen grains and climatic treatments of the herbical vegetation work. Treatment of many incurable diseases, including skin, is considered special at Kemmanagundi Hill Station. Coffee and tea plantation is the beauty and grace of the Kemmanagundi Hill Station. 

   The best time to visit this magnificent hill station with a pleasant climate is the period from September to May. It is also called the moon mountain. Tourists get plenty of oxygen at this magnificent hill station, which has rivers, lakes, and flora and fauna. So tourists realize themselves to be very energetic. 

   The aroma of the herbical vegetation makes the environment even more attractive. There exists a long chain of charming and beautiful places around the Kemmanagundi hill station. Specially seen in the Raj Bhavan, Jade Point, Rock Garden, Hebbe Water Falls, Kalahattagiri Water Falls, Baba Budan Hill, Gulab Bagh, Bhadra Tiger Reserve etc. Peace and Hebbe Water Falls are the main attractions of Kemmanagundi Hill Station.

  Raj Bhawan: The Raj Bhavan is indeed a magnificent and very beautiful guest house. Tourists can see the natural beauty of the surrounding from the Raj Bhavan. From the Raj Bhavan, the beauty of the ranges appears to be very beautiful. Raj Bhavan is also called Sunset Point. Due to the Rajabhavan, there is a very spectacular view of sunrise and sunset. Particularly, there are innumerable patterns of sunrise from this place.

   Gulab Bagh: Gulab Bagh is virtually a perfect picnic spot from Kamamgundi Hill Station. In this Gulab Bagh, innumerable species of roses are flowered and protected. Various varieties of roses are cultivated here. Particularly that Gulab Bagh and the surrounding area are confined to the special aroma of the rose.

   Hebbe Falls: Hebbe Falls is a spectacular and picturesque site located approximately 8 kilometers from the Raj Bhavan. For this, it is necessary to visit the half-way hill. Falling from an altitude of about 168 meters, this water stream falls down and divides into two streams. These are known as Dodda Hebbe and Chikka Hebbe Falls.

   Kallathi Falls: Kathathi Falls is located about 10 kilometers from Kemmanagundi Hill Station. It is also known as Kalathigiri Falls and Kalahasti Falls. This water falls, which falls from a height of about 122 meters, also holds religious significance. Legend has it that this place was the mansion of Rishi Agastya.

  Mullayana Giri: Mullayana Giri is considered to be the highest peak in Karnataka. Situated just before Chikmagalur, this glorious hill attracts tourists. On top of this mountain peak is Lord Shiva's beautiful temple.

    All necessary resources are available on the journey to Kemmanagundi Hill Station. The nearest airport is Mangalore Airport. The distance from the airport to the Kemmanagundi Hill station is 150 km. 

   The nearest railway station is Shimoga Junction. Distance from Shimoga Junction to Kemmanagundi Hill Station is about 68 km. Tourists can also visit Kemmanagundi Hill Station by road.
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