Kemmanagundi Hill Station

Red soil. Yes, this is what greets you in Kemmana Gundi (red soil valley). An ideal hill station with pleasant weather and scenic beauty, Kemmana Gundi has all the making of a perfect holiday.

Kemmana Gundi is in Chickmagaluru district, but part of Bhadra Wild Life sanctuary.

Also known as Krishna Rajendra Hills, it is a hill station with a difference. Huge mountains with thick forests keep a silent watch here.

Cool breeze flows gently creating a new rhythm every minute. Experience the magic, feel its exuberance and cherish its scenic beauty and you will never be the same again.

Unique from the hill stations of Nilgiris, Darjeeling, Nainital or Kullu Manali, this hill station has its own charm. A charm blended with religious faith.

A temple at the fort of the valley in Kallathgiri falls and Baba Budangiri at the other end have provided Kemmana Gundi a spiritual advantage.

This hill station has turned out to be a great escape from the scorching summer for residents of nearby cities, attracting them with its chilly climate, solemn trees, sublime gardens and spell-binding tea estates.

The British developed this place to enjoy their holidays in Malnad. Traces of British history can also be found in Kemmana Gundi even today.

A rose garden at the top of the hill is the cynosure of all eyes. But beware, you can’t pluck the roses.

An enchanting flower garden is embedded from the bottom of the hill to the top.

A trek on the small narrow lanes, which leads to the top of the hill is memorable.

Situated about 90 km from Shivamogga, Kemmana Gundi can be reached driving through the ghat road. Take a bus to Tarikere from where many buses ply to the hills.

KSRTC also operates one bus from Bengaluru directly. Own vehicle is advisable, keeping in view the irregular frequency of buses.

On the way to Kemmana Gundi, don’t forget to have a glimpse of Amruthapura, Kallathgiri waterfalls, Shanthi waterfalls, Abbe waterfalls and Baba Budangiri.

Cozy little guest houses of the British era with restaurant and lodging facilities are aplenty atop the hill. But, reservation has to be done at the Department of Horticulture for accommodation.