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Kudremukh hills

95 km from south-west of Chikmagalur town is Kudremukh (horse face) range, so named because of the unique shape of the Kudremukh peak. Overlooking the Arabian sea, the broad hills are chained to one another with deep valley & steep precipices.

As yet undiscovered by tourist, Kudremukh is secluded hill station which retains much of its pristine, natural beauty. Lush green forest interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids. What a idyllic background for trekking ! Yes, Kudremukh is trekker's territory. The richness of its flora and fauna waiting to be discovered. Caves asking to be explored. Ruins and traces of old civilizations inviting a study. Lovely, unspoiled places to camp….can any trekker resist Kudremukh.

Situated at 1,894.3 m, Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits. The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations, benefaction and transportation of the ore as slurry through pipelines to the post at Panambar near Mangalore. This has given a new life to the region into a humming modern township, without taking its natural beauty.

Around Kudremukh

Gangamoola : In Samse Taluk of Chikmagalur district, this hill is surrounded by thick forests. Three important rivers, the Tunga, the Bhadra and the Nethravathi have their origin here. A Goddess Bhagavathi shrine and a Varaha image 1.8 m within a cave, are the chief attractions. This cave is inaccessible during the monsoons.

How to Reach

Nearest rail head is Mangalore. Kudremukh is connected by road to Chikmagalur, Mangalore and Sringeri.

Where to stay

Horticulture Department Guest Houses

Forest Guest House

PWD Guest House, Chikmagalur

Naveen Lodge, Indira Gandhi Road
Chikmagalur, Ph: 08262-21647.

Planters Court, Moodigere Road
Ph: 08262-29456129457.

Quality Inn, Indira Gandhi Road
Chikmagalur, Ph: 08262-21257.

Woodlands, Indira Gandhi Road
Chikmagalur, Ph: 08262-21897.