Kudremukh, literally means ‘horse-face’ and refers to a spectacular picturesque view of a side of the mountain that looks like a face of the horse. It is a small town in district in Karnataka and is situated close to the mountain range with the same name – Kudremukh. Natural grasslands and thick shoal forests makes the greenery in the sequence of rolling hills in the northern, eastern and central regions of the town. Kudremukh, a part of the majestic Western Ghats, is famous for bio-diversity conservation and is identified as one of the twenty-five hot spots in the world. A place known for mining ores, the ore company situated in Kudremukh carry out mining operations, purifications and transportation of the slurry to the port through huge pipelines. Presently Kundremukh is thriving as a modern township, thanks to the production oriented, and profit making Ore Company. This has given fresh life to this part of Western Ghats and has changed this isolated zone in the remote hill region into a buzzing location. Noted for its scenic beauty rich in wildlife surrounded by natural dense forests, spotting wildlife is challenging. One has to go deep into the forest and only daring enthusiast is welcomed. The drive through these dense forest ranges is highly enjoyable and enchanting. This is the origin of three very well known rivers – the Nethravathi, the Tunga and the Bhadra. An awesome Varaha statue of 6 feet inside an ancient cave and a temple of goddess Bhagavathi, are attracting many tourists here. Kudremukh an ideal place for trekking, with trails passes through lush green wood mixed with niceties of three interspersed rivers, charming cascades, grassy slopes and exceptional rarely seen orchids. For those who love natural beauty, visit to Kudremukh will be refreshing and breathtaking.
Hill Station, Kudremukh
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Hill Station
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 577127
STD Code: 8269
Info Website: N.A.
Best Time to Visit: October – May
HistoryEdit
There is nothing much to talk about the history of Kudremukh other than the fact that in 1916, the British Government declared Kudremukh as a Reserved Forest to stop deforestation. In 1987, the Government of Karnataka declared these Reserved Forests as a National Park.
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : Mangalore is the nearest domestic Airport, which is 130 km away . Cab costs about Rs 2,500 from Mangalore and Rs 6,000 from Bangalore. Mangalore air terminal is connected to Bangalore and Chennai.
By Train : Nearest major Railway Station is Mangalore, which is connected by rail to many cities in India.
By BUS : Kudremukh is well connected by KSRTC bus services. Private and public transport buses connect frequently to Karkala (50 km), Bangalore (340 km) and Mangalore (130 km). A/C deluxe and luxury buses are available from Bangalore and Mangalore to Kudremukh, 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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Trekking
- Trekking ; Kudremukh trek ; Cost – N.A. ; Visiting Time – N.A. ; Closed Time : N.A.
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- Karavali Festival ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : N.A. ; Details: Karavali Festival falls in the month of February. This festival organized by the Government of Karnataka is celebrated with great pomp in nearby Mangalore. The main highlights of this festival are the Demon Worship, Nagamandala and Demon Dance.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Kudremukh is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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