At a height of 1434 metres above sea level, Kemmanagundi is well known for its exquisitely designed ornamental gardens, as well as its picturesque vistas of the mountains and valleys. Every photographer loves the lovely sunset vista from the Raj Bhavan. The area has many peaks to climb and complicated forest routes to explore for the more daring.

- Motives to travel to Kemmanagundi

• View from Z Point: A stunning view of the Western Ghats is provided here.
• Shanti Falls: Enjoy the hike while seeing these magnificent falls.
• Hebbe Falls is reachable by a walk or by renting 4x4 vehicles.
• A small waterfall with elephant-shaped rocks is found at Kalhatti Falls, which is 10 kilometres from Kemmanagundi. There is also a shrine there.

– The closest airport is in Mangalore (80 Kms)

- Birur Junction (34 Kms)

- Bengaluru, which is 250 kilometres away, may be reached by car.