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About Kemmanagundi Tourism
Kemmanagundi is located in Tarikere, Chikmagalur district in Baba Budan range of Karnataka.
This village is popularly known as K.R Hills after the Wodeyar ruler,
Krishnaraje Wodeyar IV, who had made the place his summer retreat. The
hills are home to numerous tea and coffee plantations and covered with
thick forest and bamboo groves. With waterfalls, lush foliage, trekking
routes and mountain trails, Kemmanagundi has much to offer in terms of outdoor activities and natural beauty.
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
The
rustic delights of this small hill station will delight you, while you
explore its innumerable attractions. The campus of the Horticulture
Department is a beautiful place here, with a rock garden and orchid
house. It also offers accommodation and dining facilities.Z
Point is the best place to take in a sweeping view of the valley. You
will have to trek 30 minutes to reach this point through a steep and
winding climb, but its worth the effort. On the way see the