Kemmangundi

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Kemmannundi
Kemmannugundi
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Foggy day at Kemmangundi
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Kemmannundi
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°32′49″N75°45′29″E / 13.547°N 75.758°E / 13.547; 75.758
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Karnataka
District Chikkamagaluru
Elevation
1,434 m (4,705 ft)
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577 129
Telephone code08261
Vehicle registration KA-18

Kemmannugundi (Red Soil Pit) is a hill station in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is at the elevation of 1434m above sea level, with its peak at 1863m. [1] 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 has ornamental gardens and mountains and valleys views.

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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

Landscape in Kemmangundi with shola and grassland 2005-kemmangundi.jpg
Landscape in Kemmangundi with shola and grassland

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 a cooler 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.

Climate data for Kemmanagundi
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)24.0
(75.2)		26.2
(79.2)		28.1
(82.6)		28.4
(83.1)		27.5
(81.5)		21.4
(70.5)		19.5
(67.1)		21.0
(69.8)		22.3
(72.1)		23.0
(73.4)		23.0
(73.4)		23.2
(73.8)		24.0
(75.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)11.3
(52.3)		13.2
(55.8)		15.0
(59.0)		16.0
(60.8)		16.5
(61.7)		15.8
(60.4)		15.0
(59.0)		15.6
(60.1)		15.7
(60.3)		14.0
(57.2)		13.7
(56.7)		11.4
(52.5)		14.4
(58.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches)1.6
(0.06)		0.6
(0.02)		11.0
(0.43)		66.0
(2.60)		137.2
(5.40)		260.1
(10.24)		594.1
(23.39)		441.5
(17.38)		234.0
(9.21)		227.6
(8.96)		69.2
(2.72)		13.5
(0.53)		2,056.4
(80.94)
Source: http://en.climate-data.org/location/796942/

Transport

Hebbe Falls Hebbe Falls.jpg
Hebbe Falls
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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 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 in Horticulture Department Guest House (known as Raj Bhavan), which provides a number of rooms, is availed by tourists. Also Kemmanugundi Hill Resort cottages managed by Jungle Lodges and Resorts are availed. [5] There is also a Horticulture Department Guest House in Kallathi village, where the Kallathi waterfalls are located.

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References

  1. ↑ "Kemmanagundi in Kemmannugundi | Kemmangundi Trek, Chikmagalur".
  2. ↑ "The queen of hill stations". 19 January 2019.
  3. ↑ "Coffee plantations to history and nature: Chikkamagaluru is a charming getaway". 28 February 2020.
  4. ↑ "Charming Chikamagaluru". 24 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "Kemmannugundi Hill Resort".
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