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95 Kms from south-west of Chikmagalur
 town is 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 valley & steep precipices.
As yet undiscovered by tourist, KUDREMUKH is secluded hill station which retains much of its pristine, natural beauty. Lush green forest interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids. What a idyllic background for trekking !
Yes, KUDREMUKH is trek's territory. The richness of its flora and fauna waiting to be discovered. Caves asking to be explored. Ruins and traces of old civilizations inviting a study. Lovely, unspoiled places to camp….can any trekker resist KUDREMUKH.
Situated at 1,894.3 meters above sea level, KUDREMUKH is rich in iron ore deposits. The KUDREMUKH Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations, benefaction and transportation of the ore as slurry through pipelines to the post at Panambar near Mangalore. This has given a new life to the region into a humming modern township, without taking its natural beauty.
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Gangamoola
This hill of Chikmagalur district is surrounded by thick forests. The origin of Tunga, Bhadra and Netravati rivers, is an interesting tourist spot. Goddess Bhagavathi shrine and a Varaha image about 1.8 m within a cave, are the chief attractions. This cave is inaccessible during the monsoons.
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The ideal place for nature lovers, pilgrims, adventures.
Pancha Thirtas
Duggappana Katte View Point
Hanuman Gundi Water Falls
Bhagavathi Forest
Kadamti Falls
Somavathi Falls
Sringeri Mutt
Mydhadi
Temples
Kudremukh Peak
Ballal's Fort
Ganga Moola
Horanadu
Kalesheswara Temple
Subramanya Temple
Annapoorneshwari Temple
Girijamba Temple
Dharmasthala ( 80 Kms )
Kudremukh Mines
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