Accommodations
Exotic Coffee Plantation Homestay
Mountain Flower Homestay near Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Bindiga Peak Resorts
True Paradise Private Coffee Estate Cottage
Adventure at an Exotic Nature Resort
The River Tern Lodge Bhadra – Jungle Lodge
Bhagawathi Nature Camp – Jungle Lodges
Premium Plantation Cottages with Swimming Pool
Nature Resort with Private Waterfalls
Tours
Premium Coffee Estate Camping
- Make your mood delightful
- Enchanting natural surroundings
- Stay and visit to the coffee units with guides
- Get impeccable, ravishing and luxury stay
- Estate camping’ with camp fires, water proof tents, authentic food and amazing music
Chikmagalur – Perfect New Year Getaway
- New Year Celebration
- Western Ghats Trek
- Eco Retreat Stay
- Eco Retreat Stay
- Dinner after the bonfire session
- Some fun and party games for New Year
Chikmagalur Monsoon Package
- Climb Misty Hills for sightseeing
- Trekking in Western Ghats
- Enjoy World Famous Western Ghats rain
- Photography
Chikmagalur Plantation Stay Tour
- Tea Plantation Stay
- Fine dine - Malnad Cuisines
- Wildlife
- Extreme Off Beat Drive
Things to Do
Kalhatti Falls
Kalhatti Falls or Kalahasti Falls is located at Kallattipura (kallathigiri) in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) away from Kemmangundi hill station. It offers an excellent view of the cascading water from the Chandra Drona Hill from 122 meters (400 ft) above in front of the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Legend
Legends say that sage Agastya had prayed for a long time in this place.The Veerabhadra temple is supposed to be built in the Vijayanagar times. The temple is with three stone carvings of three elephants at the entrance. Water cascade water over these elephants and devotees believes that these waters have the power to cure diseases.
An annual fair of Lord Veerabhadra is held here for three day during March/April which attracts pilgrims from many parts of the state.
It is also a hot spot among the trekkers who carry out their trekking exercises on the adjoining hills and mountains. Trekkers climbing along the mountainous terrains enjoy the picturesque view. With base in Tarikere which is 35 km from Kemmangundi, trekkers climb the hill slopes to enjoy the panoramic view of the verdant valleys below.
Location
Kalhatti Falls is located one hour from Birur (Birur – Kadur Taluk in Chikmagalur District). Birur is near Kadur, between Arsikere in Hassan Dist and Bhadravathi in Shimoga Dist. From Birur, Kalhatti is accessible through Lingadahalli.
Distances from Kalhatti Falls
Kemmangundi: 10 km (6.2 mi)
Bangalore: 245 km (152 mi)
Mangalore: 180 km (110 mi)
Hebbe Falls
Hebbe falls is one of the most picturesque tourist destinations of Chikmagalur district. Hebbe Falls is located about 8 km from the picturesque hill station Kemmangundi, a summer retreat of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Hebbe Falls is surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations, Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 168 meters in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls). Hebbe Falls is a perfect retreat from the busy city life and it is one of the must visit tourist spots in Karnataka.
Tip: Do not miss a refreshing dip in this herb-infused water.
The best time to visit Hebbe falls is early winter when you can take advantage of the various flora and fauna nearby Hebbe Falls.
MOREKemmanagundi
Kemmannugundi is a hill station in Chikmagalur district in the state of Karnataka, India. Kemmannugundi (or Kemmannagundi) derives its name from three Kannada words – Kempu (red), mannu (soil) and gundi (pit) and means a place with red soil. It is 1434m above sea level. This was the summer retreat of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and as a mark of respect to the king, it is also known as Sri Krishnarajendra Hill Station. The station is ringed by the Baba Budan Giri Range, with cascades, mountain streams, and lush vegetation, Kemmangundi’s has ornamental gardens and mountains and valleys views. There is a spectacular sunset view from the Raj Bhavan.
Landmarks
Z point
Z point is a vantage point at Kemmangundi and can be reached by a steep uphill trek of about 45 minutes from Raj Bhavan and is another place from which to view the sunrise. Shanthi Falls near Kemmangundi can be visited.
Rose garden
Rose garden is a garden of roses maintained by the Horticultural Department of Karnataka. Many varieties of roses are cultivated there.
Shanti Falls
Shanti Falls is a refreshing sight that awaits visitors on their trek to Z Point in the lush green forest stretch of Kemmenagundi. The waterfall is located at a distance of around 55 km from the town of Chikmagalur in Karnataka. The beauty of the falls attracts visitors and trekkers alike who often treat the place as a stopover before resuming their journey towards Z Point that is situated about 2 km from the waterfall.
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