About Jogimatti Forest
Jogimatti Forest is a reserve forest and hilltop eco-tourism destination located about 10 km south of Chitradurga city in Karnataka. Situated at around 1,155 metres elevation, it is the highest point in Chitradurga district. The forest is known for its dense green cover, grasslands, windmills, viewpoints and seasonal Himavat Kedaya waterfall. It supports diverse flora and fauna and offers trekking and nature-based recreation within a protected forest landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested hill range with undulating grasslands, dense tree cover, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking Chitradurga and surrounding plains. The area includes walking trails, a forest guest house, windmills on the hilltop, and the seasonal Himavat Kedaya waterfall. Wildlife such as deer, sloth bears and various birds may be sighted. The Adumalleshwara Temple is located at the foothills. The setting is natural and relatively undeveloped, suitable for nature walks, photography and short treks.
Key highlights
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Highest point in Chitradurga district at approximately 1,155 metres elevation
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Dense reserve forest with grasslands, diverse flora and fauna
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Panoramic hilltop viewpoints overlooking Chitradurga plains
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Seasonal Himavat Kedaya Waterfall within the forest area
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Eco-tourism and trekking trails with windmills on the hilltop
History of Jogimatti Forest
Jogimatti is traditionally associated with a local saint (Jogi) and has long been a forested hill area used by nearby settlements; the forest is now a notified reserve forest managed by the Karnataka Forest Department
Culture & Context
The forest area is culturally associated with the Adumalleshwara Temple at its foothills and the Himavat Kedaya waterfall, which are visited by local devotees and visitors as part of the natural and religious landscape
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, about 200 km away |
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