Kemmangundi is a picturesque village In the Tarikere Taluk dis trit of Chikmanglur District and is situated on the Baba Budan range, at an altitude of 1,434 m. It is also called K.R. Hills after the Wodeyar king Krishnaraje Wodeyar IV who made it his favourite summer camp. This place enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year. This place has a quiet, peaceful, serene environment and is among lush green forests. A visit here will surely refresh you.Places of interest are Hebbe Falls, Kalhatti Falls, etc.

The Baba Budan Range : 8 Km north of Chickmaglur town, Baba Budan Range gets its name from the muslim sage Baba Budan, who is believed to have introduced coffee to India. The range has one of the highest peaks between the Himalayas and the Niligiris. The highest point is 'Mullaiyangiri' - 1900 m & has 3 caves, sanctified by 3 sages & contain their icons & tombs. A sacred centre, 'Seethala Mallikarjuna' near a cave, and a mutt lends the place a mystic touch.

Near Baba Budangiri peak are the 3 famous waterfalls - Gada Theertha, Kamana Theertha and Nellikayi Theertha.

Hebbe Falls : An 8 Km trek from Kemmangundi, along a steep and arrow path, leads you to Hebbe Falls. Surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations, the water gushes down from 165 metres in two stages to form 'Dodda Hebbe' (big falls) & Chikka Hebbe (small falls).

Kalahatti Falls : Approx 10 km from Kemmanagundi, and also known as 'Kalahasti Falls', the water here cascades down from 122 m from the top of Chandra Drona Hill to flow before the Veerabhaddreshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.