India /Karnataka /Chikkamagaluru / Kemmanagundi
Kemmanagundi it a beautifully landscaped gardens & panoramic views make this hill station – Chandra Drona Parvatha as Hindu puranas called it. Located in the hill ranges of Baba Budan Giri which has the legacy of bearing the Karnataka’s tallest peak Mullayanagiri – Kemmanagundi is a nature lovers & adventure enthusiast haven! The Krishnaraje Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore used this place as the royal summer retreat, as the result of which the hill station has got its second name as KR hills. Kemmanagundi, the name is derived from three Kannada words, Kempu – red, Mannu – soil & Gundi – place, together meaning a place with red soil. The smell of unspoilt mountain air, the chirping of birds & the sounds of gurgling streams – Kemmanagundi is sure to revitalize and rejuvenate your body, mind & soul. Nature walks, picnics & spending a relaxed evening on a hammock would be the order of an ideal day at Kemmanagundi. Kemmanagundi is a nice place to visit in any season. The monsoons liven up with forest with the sound of waterfalls well fed by the rains & the rain kissed thick forest with its fresh look is a sight to see. Trekking, nature walks & taking a dip at the numerous waterfalls & streams are some of the best ways to enjoy. Other attractive places of interest include the Rock Garden, Hebbe Falls and Z-Point. Kemmanagundi has a pleasing and soothing climate all through the year.
Kemmanagundi z point
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Category : Scenic
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 577101
STD Code: 8262
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Best Time to Visit: October – March
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By Air : Mangalore is the nearest domestic Airport, which is 190 km away. Taxi cab costs about Rs 4,000 from Mangalore. Mangalore air terminal is connected to Bangalore and Chennai.
By Train : Nearest Railway Station is Tarekere, which is connected by rail to Mangalore and Bangalore. Tarekere is about 33 km from Kemmanagundi and taxi will cost about Rs 300 from railway station to Kemmangundi.
By BUS : Kemmanagundi is well connected by bus services. Private and public transport buses connect frequently to Chikmaglur (55 km), Bangalore (248 km) and Mangalore (190 km). A/C deluxe and luxury buses are available from Bangalore and Mangalore to Kemmanagundi, which cost about Rs 4 per km.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Kemmanagundi is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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