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Location
: 95 Kms South-West Of Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Situated At : 1,894.3 M Above Sea Level
Excursions : Gangamoola
Languages Spoken : Kannada, Hindi, English
The Horse-Face
Hill Station 95 kms south-west of Chikmaglur town is the 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
valleys and steep precipices. As yet 'undiscovered' by tourists,
Kudremukh is a secluded hill station, which retains much of its
pristine, natural beauty.
And a holiday
here can be truly delightful. Lush green forests interspersed with
rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids providing
an idyllic background for trekking.
Kudremukh is trekker's territory with the richness of its flora and
fauna waiting to be discovered. Situated 1,894.3 m above sea level,
Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits.
The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations and
transportation of the ore as slurry, through a pipeline to the port at
Panambur near Mangalore.
This has given new life to the region and converted this isolated tract
into a humming modern township without taking away its natural beauty.
EXCURSIONS
Gangamoola: In Samse
Taluk of Chikmaglur district, the Gangamoola Hill is surrounded by thick
forests. Three important rivers, the Tunga, the Bhadra and the
Nethravathi have their origin here. A shrine of Goddess Bhagavathi and a
Varaha image measuring 1.8 m within a cave, are the chief attractions.
This cave is inaccessible during the monsoons.
Jamalabad
Fort: Jamalabad is famous for its fort built by Tipu Sultan, the
Tiger of Mysore in 1794. The fort was renamed after his mother Jamalbee.
The village, which lies at the foot of a high rock, forms a part of the
Kudremukh range of hills near Belthangadi.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Rail:
Nearest rail head is Mangalore.
Road: Kudremukh is connected by road to Chikmaglur, Mangalore and
Sringeri.
WHERE TO STAY
Horticulture Department Guest Houses.
Forest Guest House.
PWD Guest Houses, Chikmagalur.
Naveen Lodge. Indira Gandhi Road, Chikmagalur.
Planters Court, Moodigere Road.
Quality Inn, Indira Gandhi Road, Chikmagalur.
Woodlands, Indira Gandhi Road, Chikmagalur
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