Kemmangundi & Z Point
ಕೆಮ್ಮಣ್ಣುಗುಂಡಿ
A former summer retreat of the Mysore kings, now a hill station with a rose garden, a sunset viewpoint and the Z Point cliff, reachable on foot.
At about 1,430 meters (4,700 feet) above sea level, this was once a summer retreat of Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, the king of Mysore. It is now managed by the horticulture department and features gardens and a sunset viewpoint. From the gardens, it is about a 40-minute walk to Z Point, which overlooks deep valleys and distant mountains; the sunset view is best. Nearby are Hebbe Falls and Kalhatti Falls, so you can plan a full day. It is about 55 kilometers (34 miles) from town on winding mountain roads, and the park entrance fee is about 30 rupees.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kalhattigiri Falls
- Hebbe Falls
- Baba Budangiri & Dattapeetha
- Deviramma Betta
- Jhari Falls (Buttermilk Falls)
- Manikyadhara Falls
- Mullayanagiri
- Ayyanakere Lake