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Hebbe Waterfall

Hebbe Falls

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Hebbe Falls are situated about 10 km away from the famous hill station Kemmangundi in Karnataka, India. This waterfalls are inside a coffee estate and can be reached either by walk or four-wheeler.

An 8km trek from Kemmangundi along a steep and narrow path leads you to these sprightly falls. Surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations, Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 551 ft. in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls.) Don't miss a refreshing dip in this herb-infused water. Distance from some cities in Karnataka.

This beautiful waterfall is 10+kms away from the famous hill station Kemmangundi.This waterfall is inside coffee estate can either be reached by walk or a four wheeler.

One imposing attraction near Kemmanagundi for the solitude-seclude seeking tourists is Hebbe Falls. Breezy lands, soft winds, misty waters comprises Hebbe falls, 168 m high.

The falls is broken down hitting a rock projection half way through making as imposing view. This breaking makes Hebbe Falls into two - a big fall and a small fall further down. Big falls known as Dodda Hebbe and small one as Chikka Hebbe.

Hebbe Falls is a charming picnic spot with lots of visitors moving around in the coolly air, spraying waters making the environment misty white. It is really refreshing to have a head down bath under the gushing herbal soaked and clean with medicinal power enriched water. Cascading water amidst thickly populated dark green woods and a plantation, patting through enriched herbal medicinal plants is proved for curing the skin ailments and common cold.

An 8 km trek from the famous hill station Kemmannagundi along a steep and narrow path leads you to the springy Hebbe Falls. Hebbe Falls is encircled by coffee plantations. From a height of 250 ft, this fall gushes down in to two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls). You can reach here either by walk or by a four wheeler. Kalhatta Giri Falls is another place of interest. Best time to visit the place is early winter.

Hebbe falls is one of the most picturesque tourist destinations of Chikmagalur district.
Hebbe Falls is located about 8 km from the picturesque hill station Kemmangundi, a summer retreat of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.

Hebbe Falls is surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations, Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 168 meters in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls.)

Hebbe Falls is a perfect retreat from the busy city life and it is one of the must visit tourist spots in Karnataka.
If you are working on your vacation plans this year, you have every reason to keep Karnataka tourism on your agenda. Karnataka has scenic and unspoilt hill stations that are frequented by those seeking the serene. Among these exotic hill stations are the beautiful Waterfalls in Karnataka that cascade down from great heights. Among the many falls Hebbe Falls in Karnataka is one of the spectacular waterfalls of Karnataka.

An 8-hour drive away from Bangalore, along the muddy mountainous tracks and hairpin turns, the picturesque hill station of Kemmangundi is enchanting for any who wishes to visit it. A summer retreat for the erstwhile Wodeyar ruler, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV it has beautifully laid gardens, magnificent mountain ranges and splendid valleys, and is an excellent visual treat for the tourists.

Kemmangundi has spectacular waterfalls cascading down along its slopes, excellent animal life and rare species of plants. Trekkers climbing along the mountainous terrains enjoy the picturesque view. With their base in Tarikere, which is 35 kms from Kemmangundi, trekkers climb the hill slopes to enjoy the panoramic view of the verdant valleys below.

Hebbe Falls in Karnataka is mesmerizing, offering an excellent view of the cascading water. Just about 8 kms from Kemmangundi hill station is Hebbe Falls which is surrounded with dense forests and coffee plantations, cascades down from 250 feet to Dodda Hebbe and Chikka Hebbe, its two stages.

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District: Chikmagalur
Nearest City: Town Tarikere
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The best time to visit Hebbe falls is early winter when you can take advantage of the various flora and fauna nearby Hebbe Falls.Best Time Early Winter

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Nearest Railway Station:Tarikere
Nearest Airport:Mangalore

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Distances from Hebbe Falls
1. Kemmangundi: 10 km
2. Bangalore: 240 km
3. Tarikere: 35 km
4. Mangalore: 180 km

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Kalhattagiri falls or Kalhatti falls is another place of interest nearby.

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From Nearest Petrol Bunk Tarikere

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Nearest Hotel Kemman gundi

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Tip: Do not miss a refreshing dip in this herb-infused water.

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Nearest Hospital:Nearest Medical Help Kemman gundi (10+kms)

Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebbe_Falls
http://bangalore.metblogs.com/2008/06/02/trek-to-hebbe-falls-and-visit-to-chikmagalur/

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