Places to see
The falls, peaks and temples people come for. None of these are booked through us — they are here so you know where you are going.
- sanctuary
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Sanctuarie · Tarikere
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.
FreePermit needed
- waterfall
Hebbe Falls
Waterfall · Tarikere
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.
₹30 entry
- waterfall
Kalhatti Falls
Waterfall · Tarikere
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.
Free
- viewpoint
Kemmanagundi
Viewpoint · Tarikere
A hill station developed as the summer retreat of the Mysore royal family, also called Sri Krishnarajendra Hill Station. Terraced rose garden, Z Point ridge walk and Shanti Falls are all within walking distance of the KSTDC guesthouse.
₹20 entry
- viewpoint
Z Point
Viewpoint · Tarikere
A 45-minute walk from Kemmanagundi along a shola-edged path to a cliff nose looking out over the Bhadra valley. Named for the zig-zag approach.
Free