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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.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Climate: Cool and salubrious around the year.
Languages Spoken: Kannada, Hindi, English.
STD Code: 08269