Major city · India
Kemmannagundi
Half a day to one night: see Hebbe Falls, walk the coffee estates, then move on to Chikmagalur or Sringeri. Not a base.
Kemmannagundi is a small hill station in the Baba Budan Giri range, 55 km north of Chikmagalur. At 1,434 m, it was the summer retreat of the Wodeyar king. The main draw is Hebbe Falls, a 20-minute walk through a coffee estate. Most travellers stop for a few hours on the way between Chikmagalur and Sringeri.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (heavy rain, leeches)
- Airports
- IXE · BLR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kemmannagundi112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kemmannagundi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetySafe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXE Mangalore International (190 km (118 mi); taxis and buses to Kemmannagundi).IXE Mangalore International (118 mi (190 km); taxis and buses to Kemmannagundi).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a jeep from the village for Hebbe Falls and viewpoints.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXE Mangalore International (190 km (118 mi); taxis and buses to Kemmannagundi) · BLR Kempegowda International, Bangalore (295 km (183 mi); buses and taxis available)IXE Mangalore International (118 mi (190 km); taxis and buses to Kemmannagundi) · BLR Kempegowda International, Bangalore (183 mi (295 km); buses and taxis available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kemmannagundi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
16 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
20 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
18 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or hire a jeep from the village for Hebbe Falls and viewpoints. Buses connect to Tarikere and Chikmagalur.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1.5 h
Coffee plantations, temples and the town market.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus via Horanadu, about 2 h
Sharada Peetham temple and Tunga river.
Tarikere
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi, about 30 min
Nearest railway station; small town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kemmannagundi village
A few resorts and forest department cottages; book ahead.
Chikmagalur town
55 km (34 mi) south; more choices and restaurants.34 mi (55 km) south; more choices and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Hebbe Falls access is through a coffee estate; check if the estate is open to visitors.
- Roads are narrow and winding; allow extra driving time.
- Leeches are common after rain; wear closed shoes and carry salt or a leech repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tarikere → Kemmannagundi taxi: about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 15 km (9.3 mi) (check)about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 9.3 mi (15 km) (check)
- Chikmagalur → Kemmannagundi bus: about ₹100 (≈ US$2), 55 km (34 mi) (check)about ₹100 (≈ US$2), 34 mi (55 km) (check)
Say or show
- ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eshtu?)
- ಜಲಪಾತ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the waterfall? (jalapaata ellide?)
- ಚಹಾ / ಕಾಫಿ — Tea / coffee (chaha / kaafi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
Kannada is the local language; English is understood in tourist areas.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kemmannagundi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (heavy rain, leeches) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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