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Kemmannundi
Kemmannugundi | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 13°32′49″N 75°45′29″E / 13.547°N 75.758°E | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
District | Chikkamagaluru |
Elevation | 1,434 m (4,705 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 577 129 |
Telephone code | 08261 |
Vehicle registration | KA-18 |
Kemmannugundi (Red Soil Pit) is a hill station in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is at the elevation of 1434m above sea level, with its peak at 1863m.[1] This was the summer retreat of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, and as a mark of respect to the king, it is also known as Sri Krishnarajendra Hill Station. The station is ringed by the Baba Budan Giri Range, with cascades, mountain streams, and lush vegetation. Kemmangundi has ornamental gardens and mountains and valleys views.