Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Kemmannugundi (Kannada: ಕೆಮ್ಮಣ್ಣುಗುಂಡಿ)



 Kemmannugundi, (Kannadaಕೆಮ್ಮಣ್ಣುಗುಂಡಿ) is a hill station in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagalurudistrict in the state of KarnatakaIndia. It is 1434m above sea level. 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’s has ornamental gardens and mountains and valleys views. There is a spectacular sunset view from the Raj Bhavan.


 Kemmannugundi is 53 km from Chickmagalore and 17 km from Lingadahalli by road. The nearest National Highways, NH-206 or NH-48, connect to Bengaluru. There is another route via Mullayanagiri, a scenic drive.
 More:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemmangundi

Rose garden

Rose garden is a garden of roses maintained by the Horticultural Department. Many varieties of roses are cultivated there.

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