Kemmangundi

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'''Kemmannugundi''' or '''Chemmankuntu''' (Red Soil Hill) is a [[hill station]] in [[Tarikere]] taluk of [[Chikkamagaluru]] district in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. 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.

==History==
Kemmannugundi (or Kemmannagundi) derives its name from three Kannada words - Kempu (red), mannu (soil) and gundi (pit).

Kemmannugundi was established as the summer retreat of [[Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV]]. He later donated this resort to the Government of Karnataka. The Horticultural Department of Karnataka now develops and maintains the resort and its surroundings.

==Landmarks==
[[File:2005-kemmangundi.jpg|thumb|left|Landscape in Kemmangundi with [[shola]] and [[grassland]]]]
[[File:Peak Near KGuni.jpg|thumb|right|A hiking peak near Kemmangundi]]

*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 can be visited on the way.<ref> https://www.deccanherald.com/sunday-herald/queen-hill-stations-713642.html </ref>
*Krishnarajendra park and rock garden are maintained by the Horticultural Department of Karnataka. Many varieties of roses are cultivated there. Raj Bhavan guesthouse is located within the Krishnarajendra park.<ref> https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/coffee-plantations-history-and-nature-chikkamagaluru-charming-getaway-119128 </ref>
*Hebbe Falls: A downhill trek of about 8 km from Raj Bhavan takes one to [[Hebbe Falls]] where water streams down from a height of 168 meters in two stages to form ''Dodda Hebbe'' (Big Falls) and ''Chikka Hebbe'' (Small Falls). Jeeps are available from one particular point to Hebbe falls and they charge around [[Indian rupee|INR]] 700 to 1200 (for an up and down trip depending on the no of people). Hebbe Falls is now a Restricted Area and hence this is no longer a Tourist spot, since this place has attracted the Tigers nearby.
*[[Kallathi falls]] is about 10 km. from Kemmangundi. On the road from Kemmangundi to [[Tarikere]], a deviation takes one to ''Kallathi falls''. It is also known as ''Kallathigiri falls'' and ''Kalahasthi falls''. Water cascades from a height of 122 metres and the temple here is attributed to times of the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] empire. According to a local legend, this place is associated with the [[Hindu]] sage, [[Agastya]].
*[[Mullayanagiri]] is the tallest peak in Karnataka and is known for the temple perched on the peak.
*[[Baba Budangiri]] is second tallest peak in Karnataka. It has a [[darga]] and Datta Peetha religious places. Manikyadhara falls and Galikere lake are nearby.
*Honnammana Halla falls near [[Attigundi]] and Hirekolale lake are popular with tourists.<ref> https://www.deccanherald.com/content/655649/charming-chikamagaluru.html </ref>

==Climate==

Kemmanagundi has a Sub-Tropical Highland climate influenced by Monsoon.it has three seasons Winter(Nov-Feb temp 24-12) followed by Summer(Mar-May 28-16) and Monsoon(June-Oct 22-15) and has cool climate throughout the year than most cities in the sub-continent. December is the coldest month with mean temperature of 17 and April is the hottest with a mean of 22.2. Most precipitation falls in July, with an average of 591 mm February is the driest month.
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|Jan high C = 24.0
|Feb high C = 26.2
|Mar high C = 28.1
|Apr high C = 28.4
|May high C = 27.5
|Jun high C = 21.4
|Jul high C = 19.5
|Aug high C = 21.0
|Sep high C = 22.3
|Oct high C = 23.0
|Nov high C = 23.0
|Dec high C = 23.2
|Jan low C = 11.3
|Feb low C = 13.2
|Mar low C = 15.0
|Apr low C = 16.0
|May low C = 16.5
|Jun low C = 15.8
|Jul low C = 15.0
|Aug low C = 15.6
|Sep low C = 15.7
|Oct low C = 14.0
|Nov low C = 13.7
|Dec low C = 11.4
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 1.6
|Feb rain mm = 0.6
|Mar rain mm = 11.0
|Apr rain mm = 66.0
|May rain mm = 137.2
|Jun rain mm = 260.1
|Jul rain mm = 594.1
|Aug rain mm = 441.5
|Sep rain mm = 234.0
|Oct rain mm = 227.6
|Nov rain mm = 69.2
|Dec rain mm = 13.5

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==Transport==
[[File:Kemmangundi Landscape.jpg|thumb|right|Landscapes around Kemmangundi]]
[[File:Hebbe Falls.jpg|thumb|right|Hebbe Falls]]
[[File:Picture shot during sunset @ Kemmangundi which depicts amazing beauty of nature.jpg|thumb|Sunset at viewpoint in Kemmangundi]]

;Road:
Kemmannugundi is 53 km from [[Chikkamagaluru]], 17 km from [[Lingadahalli]] and 71 km from [[Shivamogga]] by road. The nearest National Highways, NH-206 or [[NH-48]], connect to [[Bengaluru|Bangalore]]. There is another route via Mullayyanagiri and [[Attigundi]], a scenic drive. If you are dependent only on public transport then you can catch a private bus from Lingadahalli at 9.30am and the same bus (last bus) comes at Kemmanagundi at 4.30pm goes to Birur via Lingadahalli.
Kemmannugundi is 212 km from [[Mangalore]], and is accessible via road through National Highways, NH-73 and NH-173.

;Rail:
The nearest railway station is 33 km away at Tarikere, [[Birur]]& [[Kadur]].

;Air:
The nearest airports are at [[Mangalore]] (212 km) and Bangalore (277 km).

==Stay==
Accommodation is available in [[Horticulture]] Department Guest House (known as Raj Bhavan), which provides a number of rooms. Also it is available in Kemmanugundi Hill Resort cottages managed by [[Jungle Lodges and Resorts]].<ref> https://www.junglelodges.com/resort/kemmanagundi-hill-resort/ </ref>

There is also a Horticulture Department Guest House in Kallathi village, where the Kallathi waterfalls are located.

==See also==
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* [[Nandi Hills, Karnataka|Nandi Hills]]
* [[Malnad]]
* [[Chamundi Hills]]
* Kemmangundi
* [[Kudremukh]]
* [[Nilgiris (mountains)]]
* [[Himalayas]]
* [[Kodaikanal]]
* [[Devaramane]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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{{Western Ghats}}

[[Category:Hills of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Hill stations in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Western Ghats]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Chikkamagaluru district]]
[[Category:Geography of Chikkamagaluru district]]

Mullayana Giri

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{{Infobox mountain
| name = Mullayanagiri
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| photo_caption = Mullayyanagiri Peak
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| location = [[Chikkamagaluru district|Chikkamagaluru]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
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'''Mullayanagiri''' is the highest peak in [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. Mullayyanagiri is located at {{coord|13|23|26|N|75|43|18|E|}} in the Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of the [[Western Ghats]] of [[Chikkamagaluru]] Taluk. With a height of {{convert|1930|m|ft|}},<ref>{{cite web|title=District : Chickmagalur State : Karnataka| url = http://www.chickmagalur.nic.in/htmls/tour_mullain.htm#mul | publisher=National Informatics Centre}}</ref> it is the highest peak in Karnataka. The summit of Mullayanagiri has a small temple and houses a police radio relay station. Seethalayyanagiri is a prominent peak which is adjacent to this place.

== Temple ==
The peak gets its name from a small temple (gadduge/tomb) at the summit, which is dedicated to a sage "Mulappa swamy" who is believed to have meditated at the caves only a couple of feet below the summit. The caves are accessible and not very deep, they have a direct entrance to the garbagudi of the temple, which is now blocked by the temple priests. Apart from multiple versions of folklore and strong [[Siddha]] culture around the belt, the origins or any information about the deity remains ambiguous. Mullai refers to forest in Old Tamil-Kannada language.{{cn|date=March 2020}}

== Trekking ==
Previously, when the present asphalt roads and the 464 stone and concrete steps were not present, a trail was used to reach the peak, known as 'Sarpadari' or 'Sarpanadi'. Although it is not very frequently visited now, this trail is cherished by trekkers.{{fact|date=December 2017}}

<gallery>
File:Mullayanagiri1.JPG|On the way to Mullayanagiri
File:Mullaiyangiri hills.jpg|Sunset from Mullaiyangiri hills
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[List of peaks in the Karnataka]]
* [[Nandi Hills, Karnataka|Nandi Hills]]
* [[Baba Budan giri]]
* [[Malnad]]
* [[Chamundi Hills]]
* [[Kemmangundi]]
* [[Kudremukh]]
* [[Mangalore]]
* [[Nilgiris (mountains)]]
* [[Himalayas]]
* [[Kodaikanal]]
* [[Devaramane]]
* [[Munnar]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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{{Chikkamagaluru topics}}
{{Western Ghats}}

[[Category:Mountains of the Western Ghats]]
[[Category:Mountains of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Highest points of Indian states and union territories]]
[[Category:Geography of Chikkamagaluru district]]

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