Hebbe Falls

Kemmangundi Reserve Forest, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary · Kemmangundi · Karnataka · India

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About Hebbe Falls

Hebbe Falls is a two-stage waterfall located near Kemmangundi hill station in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, within the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. Dropping about 168 metres in two tiers called Dodda Hebbe and Chikka Hebbe, it is surrounded by dense forest and coffee plantations. Accessible via a forest jeep track and short trek, the falls are known for natural beauty, medicinal herb-infused waters and scenic trekking routes.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a forested setting inside Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary reached by an 8 km jeep track from Kemmangundi followed by a short trek. The falls descend in two stages - Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls) - into a rocky pool surrounded by dense evergreen forest, coffee estates and hills. The area offers viewpoints for photography, wading near the pool when water flow permits, and nature walks with forest scenery.

Key highlights

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Two-tiered waterfall with Dodda Hebbe and Chikka Hebbe stages dropping about 168 metres
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Located inside Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary amid dense forest and coffee plantations
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Access via scenic 4x4 jeep ride through forest from Kemmangundi
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Natural pool at the base where visitors can wade during moderate flow
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Surrounding trekking trails and viewpoints near Kemmangundi hill station

Route

By road
By air	Nearest airports are Mangaluru International Airport and Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, with onward road travel to Chikkamagaluru/Kemmangundi.
By train	Nearest major railheads are Birur Junction and Kadur Junction, with onward road journey to Kemmangundi via Tarikere.

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Kemmangundi Hill Station

Kemmangundi is a hill station in the Baba Budan Giri Range of the Western Ghats in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, at about 1,434 metres elevation. Developed as the summer retreat of Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, it is known for its forested slopes, manicured gardens, and viewpoints. The station serves as a base for visiting Z Point, Hebbe Falls and Kalhatti Falls, offering cool climate, trekking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

Kemmangundi, KarnatakaHill Station

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Z Point

Z Point is a scenic hilltop viewpoint near Kemmangundi in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, situated in the Baba Budangiri range of the Western Ghats at about 1,400 metres elevation. Reached by a 3 km forest trek from Kemmangundi, it is known for panoramic valley views, dramatic sunset vistas and surrounding shola forests. Popular among trekkers and nature lovers, it offers expansive views of the Kemmangundi hills and is often combined with visits to nearby waterfalls.

Kemmangundi, KarnatakaViewpoint

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Kalhatti Falls

Kalhatti Falls, also known as Kallathigiri Falls, is a 122-metre cascade waterfall near Kallathigiri village in Tarikere taluk, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. Fed by the Bhadra River tributary, it drops over the Chandra Drona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats. The falls is notable for the Veerabhadreshwara Temple situated in a crevice between rocks behind the water curtain and its scenic forested setting near Kemmanagundi hill station.

Kallathigiri, KarnatakaWaterfall

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Mullayanagiri Peak

Mullayanagiri Peak is the highest peak in Karnataka at about 1,930 metres, located in the Baba Budangiri range of the Western Ghats near Chikkamagaluru. It is known for its panoramic views of the surrounding hills, valleys and coffee plantations, a small Shiva temple at the summit dedicated to Mullappa Swamy, and its popularity as a trekking and sightseeing destination. The peak is accessible by road and a short steep climb of stone steps.

Chikkamagaluru, KarnatakaNatural Attraction

By public transport	KSRTC buses run to Tarikere and Chikkamagaluru; private taxis and jeeps available from there to Kemmangundi. Last stretch to falls only by forest-authorized jeeps.

Nearest airport	Mangaluru International Airport

Nearest railway station	Birur Junction

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Private vehicles not allowed beyond forest check post; authorized jeeps must be hired at Kemmangundi Leeches are common during and after monsoon; carry salt and insect repellent Carry drinking water and snacks as facilities near falls are minimal Best flow from post-monsoon to winter; flow reduces in summer
02Rules & restrictions	Private vehicles prohibited beyond forest check post Plastic-free zone inside sanctuary; do not litter Swimming and wading may be restricted during heavy water flow as per forest department instructions Follow designated trails and forest department guidelines
03Safety information	Rocks around the falls are slippery; avoid climbing wet boulders Water current can be strong during monsoon; avoid entering pool during high flow Forest area with wildlife; do not venture off marked paths Start return journey well before closing time as forest track closes by evening

Facilities listed

Reported facilities to help you plan your visit.

Forest Check Post
Local Jeep Service
Parking at Kemmangundi
Small Food Stalls near Kemmangundi