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Kemmangundi & Bhadra travel guide

Z Point and a tiger reserve

Best time
Sep–Apr
How long
2 days
Stay a night
₹1,200–8,000
Food a day
₹250–1,200
Nearest railhead
40 km away
Nearest airport
200 km away

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About Kemmangundi & Bhadra

A quiet former summer retreat of the Mysore kings in the Baba Budan range — the Z Point ridge walk, Kalhatti falls and the forest and backwaters of the Bhadra tiger reserve below.

Things to do in Kemmangundi & Bhadra

  1. Z Point

    2 h · Free

    A ridge walk to a sunset view over the ghats.

  2. Raj Bhavan Gardens

    45 min · ₹20 entry

    Old royal guesthouse and garden.

  3. Kalhatti Falls

    45 min · Free

    Falls beside an old Veerabhadra temple.

  4. Bhadra Tiger Reserve Safari

    3 h · ₹1,500 entry

    Jeep and boat safaris on the Bhadra backwaters.

  5. Hebbe Falls

    3 h · ₹400 entry

    Jeep through estates to a tall fall.

Where to stay in Kemmangundi & Bhadra

  • Raj Bhavan Kemmangundi

    ₹2,000–4,000

    Horticulture department guesthouse on the hill.

  • Bhadra Wildlife Camp

    ₹6,000–10,000 incl. safari

    Jungle lodge on the backwaters.

What to eat

  • Malnad meals

    local dish

    Rice, saaru and pork curry in Coorg-Malnad style.

Good to know

  • The road up from Lingadahalli is narrow and steep.
  • Chikmagalur town is 55 km away for more stays.

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