Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
A Project Tiger reserve of about 492 sq km around the Bhadra reservoir. Tiger, leopard, elephant, gaur, sloth bear and over 250 bird species. Jeep safaris run from the Muthodi range gate with Forest Department naturalists.
Tarikere
The gateway to Kemmanagundi and the Bhadra sanctuary, with Hebbe and Kallathigiri falls a short drive from town.
Places to see in Tarikere
All placesHebbe Falls
A two-stage fall dropping roughly 168 m through dense coffee estate forest below Kemmanagundi. The last stretch is reachable only by a shared 4x4 jeep on a rough estate track, then a short walk across the stream.
Kalhatti Falls
Also written Kallathigiri. The stream falls about 40 m directly behind the Veerabhadra temple, so the approach is through the temple courtyard. Easy access, no trek involved — a good stop for families and older travellers.