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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kemmannundi
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| native_name_lang = Kannada
| other_name = Kemmannugundi
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Chikkamagaluru]]
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'''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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/kemmanagundi/|title = Kemmanagundi in Kemmannugundi | Kemmangundi Trek, Chikmagalur}}</ref> 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.

==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==
*Z point is a vantage point at Kemmangundi and is reached by a steep uphill trek of about 45 minutes from Raj Bhavan. Shanthi Falls is on the way.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sunday-herald/queen-hill-stations-713642.html|title = The queen of hill stations|date = 19 January 2019}}</ref>
[[File:2005-kemmangundi.jpg|thumb|left|Landscape in Kemmangundi with [[shola]] and [[grassland]]]]
*Krishnarajendra botanical park is maintained by the Horticultural Department of Karnataka. Many varieties of roses are cultivated there. Raj Bhavan guesthouse is located within the Krishnarajendra park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/coffee-plantations-history-and-nature-chikkamagaluru-charming-getaway-119128|title = Coffee plantations to history and nature: Chikkamagaluru is a charming getaway|date = 28 February 2020}}</ref>
*Hebbe Falls: A downhill trek or SUV ride of about 8 km from Raj Bhavan lies [[Hebbe Falls]] where water streams down from a height of 168 meters in two stages to form ''Dodda Hebbe'' (Big Falls) and ''Chikka Hebbe'' (Small Falls).
*[[Kallathi falls]] is about 10 km. from Kemmangundi. Water cascades from a height of 122 metres and the temple here is attributed to times of the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] empire. According to a local legend, this place is associated with the [[Hindu]] sage, [[Agastya]].
*[[Mullayanagiri]] is the tallest peak in Karnataka and is known for the temple perched on the peak.
*[[Baba Budangiri]] is second tallest peak in Karnataka. It has a [[darga]] and Datta Peetha religious places. Manikyadhara falls and Galikere lake nearby are frequented by tourists.
*Honnammana Halla falls near [[Attigundi]] and Hirekolale lake are popular with tourists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/655649/charming-chikamagaluru.html|title = Charming Chikamagaluru|date = 24 January 2018}}</ref>
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==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.
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|location = Kemmanagundi
|metric first = Y
|single line = Y
|temperature colour = pastel
|Jan high C = 24.0
|Feb high C = 26.2
|Mar high C = 28.1
|Apr high C = 28.4
|May high C = 27.5
|Jun high C = 21.4
|Jul high C = 19.5
|Aug high C = 21.0
|Sep high C = 22.3
|Oct high C = 23.0
|Nov high C = 23.0
|Dec high C = 23.2
|Jan low C = 11.3
|Feb low C = 13.2
|Mar low C = 15.0
|Apr low C = 16.0
|May low C = 16.5
|Jun low C = 15.8
|Jul low C = 15.0
|Aug low C = 15.6
|Sep low C = 15.7
|Oct low C = 14.0
|Nov low C = 13.7
|Dec low C = 11.4
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 1.6
|Feb rain mm = 0.6
|Mar rain mm = 11.0
|Apr rain mm = 66.0
|May rain mm = 137.2
|Jun rain mm = 260.1
|Jul rain mm = 594.1
|Aug rain mm = 441.5
|Sep rain mm = 234.0
|Oct rain mm = 227.6
|Nov rain mm = 69.2
|Dec rain mm = 13.5

|source = http://en.climate-data.org/location/796942/
|date=January 2014}}

==Transport==
[[File:Hebbe Falls.jpg|thumb|right|Hebbe Falls]]
[[File:Picture shot during sunset @ Kemmangundi which depicts amazing beauty of nature.jpg|thumb|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 [[Bengaluru|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.junglelodges.com/resort/kemmanagundi-hill-resort/|title=Kemmannugundi Hill Resort}}</ref>
There is also a Horticulture Department Guest House in Kallathi village, where the Kallathi waterfalls are located.

==See also==
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* [[Nandi Hills, Karnataka|Nandi Hills]]
* [[Malnad]]
* [[Chamundi Hills]]
* [[Kudremukh]]
* [[Nilgiris (mountains)]]
* [[Himalayas]]
* [[Kodaikanal]]
* [[Devaramane]]

==References==
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{{Western Ghats}}

[[Category:Hills of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Hill stations in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Western Ghats]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Chikmagalur district]]
[[Category:Geography of Chikmagalur district]]

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