Kemmanagundi
The old Mysore-era hill station on the Baba Budan (Chandra Drona) hills in Tarikere taluk — terraced gardens and sunset viewpoints, the Kalhattigiri falls below, and the Hoysala temple at Amruthapura nearby.
Where to go in Chikkamagaluru
Featured: MullayanagiriChikkamagaluru
The coffee-capital town and the usual base for the peaks — Mullayanagiri (Karnataka's highest) and the sacred Baba Budan range with the Manikyadhara falls, the Hirekolale and Ayyanakere lakes, and the Bhadra tiger reserve at Muthodi.
Featured: Amrutesvara Temple, AmruthapuraKemmanagundi
The old Mysore-era hill station on the Baba Budan (Chandra Drona) hills in Tarikere taluk — terraced gardens and sunset viewpoints, the Kalhattigiri falls below, and the Hoysala temple at Amruthapura nearby.
Featured: Vidyashankara Temple, SringeriSringeri
The Tunga-river math town — the Sharada Peetham founded by Adi Shankaracharya, the zodiac-pillared Vidyashankara temple, and the Sirimane falls in the forests near Kigga.
Featured: Kudremukh PeakKudremukh
The Kudremukh range and national park in the far west — the horse-face peak trek, the Hanuman Gundi falls in the park, and the Annapoorneshwari temple at Horanadu on the way.
How to reach Kemmanagundi
Kemmanagundi is a Chikkamagaluru base for The birthplace of Indian coffee and a Western Ghats highland — Mullayanagiri and the Baba Budan range, the Kemmanagundi hill station, the Sringeri Sharada Peetham and the Kudremukh range.
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A waterfall at the foot of the Chandra Drona (Baba Budan) hills near Kemmanagundi, where the stream drops past a Veerabhadra temple set into the rock; fullest in and just after the monsoon. This waterfall guide belongs to the Kemmanagundi planning base in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →A Hoysala temple of 1196 CE to Amrutesvara (Shiva) at Amruthapura in Tarikere taluk, on a star-shaped plan with a fine tower, a long inscribed hall and detailed friezes — a quieter cousin of Belur and Halebidu. This temple guide belongs to the Kemmanagundi planning base in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
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Kemmanagundi travel FAQs
What are the best places to visit in Kemmanagundi?
Top places to visit in Kemmanagundi include Kalhattigiri Falls, Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.
How do I reach Kemmanagundi?
The nearest airport to Kemmanagundi is Mangaluru (IXE), ~150 km; Bengaluru (BLR), ~245 km. The rail gateway is Kadur (~40 km) and Birur (~30 km) junctions on the main line; a limited line reaches Chikkamagaluru itself. By road via Hassan and Kadur (~245 km, 5–6 hours from Bengaluru); KSRTC and private buses, with a taxi or own vehicle best for the ghat and estate routes.
What is the best time to visit Kemmanagundi?
October to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Kemmanagundi and the rest of Karnataka. March to May is hot on the plains, and the June–September southwest monsoon brings the main rains, heaviest along the coast and Western Ghats.