Chickmagalur - Karnataka

Chickmagalur

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Kemmangundi :

Kemmangundi

Kemmannugundi (or Kemmannagundi) derives its name from three Kannada words - Kempu (red), mannu (soil) and gundi (pit).

Z point is a vantage point at Kemmangundi and can be reached by a steep uphill trek of about 45 minutes from Raj Bhavan and is another place from which to view the sunrise. Shanthi Falls near Kemmangundi can be visited. ➱ ➱ ➱ ➱

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Mullayan Giri

Mullayanagiri is the tallest peak in Karnataka and is famous for the temple perched on the peak. Though the route to Kemmangudi through Mullayanagiri is scenic and beautiful, the roads are narrow and bad. So the trekking vehicle is recommended for travelling up. Private vehicles can also go, however the driver needs to be careful, since the roads are pretty narrow and broken

To the north of Chikmagalur town is the Baba-Budan Range or Chandra Drona Parvatha as it was known in olden times, which has one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. The loftiest point of the range is Mullaiyanagiri which is 1,926 meters above sea level. The three large caves here said to have been sanctified by 3 siddhas contain their icons and tombs.

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Hebbe Falls :

Hebbe falls

Hebbe falls is around 10 km away from the famous hill station Kemmangundi in Karnataka, India. This waterfalls are inside a coffee estate and can be reached either by walk or four-wheeler. Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 550 ft in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls.)

The option of trekking is available from Aug 2016, but the place is filled with leeches especially in the rainy season. The best option is to take a government approved forest jeep which goes through private estates. The last kilometer needs to trekked in order to reach the falls.

This trail takes you through beautiful hills, most of which have been planted with coffee. You go through several private estates while on your way to the falls. The trail can be unidentifiable at times, Recommended that you follow the electric wires that are present for most of the trail.

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Kalhatti falls :

Kalhatti falls is located at Kallattipura in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. From Kemmangundi hill station , the waterfall is at a distance of 10 kilometers . It offers you a wonderful view of the water from the Chandra Drona Hill which is at the elevation of 122 meters.

It takes 1 hour to reach Kalhatti Falls from Birur . From there, Kalhatti is accessible through Lingadahalli. You can hire private vehicles to take you to Kalhattigiri . Fare is pretty reasonable - No worriers there!

Myth about Kalhatti :

Sage Agastya had prayed here for a very long time in this place. The Veerabhadra temple , situated in front the fall has three stone carvings of elephants at the entry point. Devotees believe that the falling water over these elephants have the healing power to cure diseases. - "Oh yes, I wondered the same when I heard this, Is this possible⁉︎"【ツ】

Well, we couldn't be there, as we were not suffering from any disease back then! 😂

Jokes apart, we had a packed up time frame and due to the unpredictable whether out there, we could not hit this place further and returned from mid-way [ Kept pending for next time ].

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Ayyanakere :

Ayyanakere is situated 18 - 20 kms north-east of Chikmagalur town. This large tank situated at the eastern base of the Baba-Budan range provides irrigation facilities to about 1,560 hectares of land. Second biggest lake in Karnataka, it was developed in the 12th century with the objective to maintain and enhance the fertility of the land.

People visit this lake for witnessing the beauty of nature on the Agumbe and Sringeri Hills during sunrise and sunset. This is a nice place to chill out during the evening. You can spend hours with your near and dear ones just by sitting at the bank of the lake and enjoying the sunset. Carry some snacks and water with you as there are very few or no places to eat anything nearby, if you feel hungry.

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Kalasa :

Kalasa is a holy temple-town located in Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. Kalasa is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kalasa lies 92 Kilometres South-west of Chickmagalur and is located on the banks of the Bhadra River.