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KUDREMUKH Kudremukh is a hill station tucked away in Chikkamagalur district in Karnataka. Lush green forest, grassy slopes make this place a trekker's delight. Situated at 1,890 mts above sea level, it is known for it's iron ore deposits, National Park and Lakya Dam. .......95 kms south - west of Chickmagalur town and situated on the south - west border of the district, this range meaning horse-face and overlooking the Arabian Sea, is a well-known mark for the navigators. The broad hills chained to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices are replete with fascinating natural beauty. Situated 1,894.3 meters above sea level, Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits. The Kudremukh iron ore company conducts mining operations, beneficiation and transportation of the ore as slurry through pipeline to the port at Mangalore. This has given new life to the region and has converted this isolated tract in the inaccessible malnad into a humming modern township. The second highest peak in the Western Ghats, stands amidst thick evergreen forests. Just 3-4 days of trekking and camping, and you will discover how close you have grown to the captivating place. The richness of its flora and fauna waiting to be discovered. Caves to be explored, Ruins and traces of old civilization inviting a study. Can any trekker resist Kudremukh?The second highest peak in the Western Ghats, stands amidst thick evergreen forests. Just 3-4 days of trekking and camping, and you will discover how close you have grown to the captivating place. The richness of its flora and fauna waiting to be discovered. Caves to be explored, Ruins and traces of old civilization inviting a study. Can any trekker resist Kudremukh? What is Found in Kudremukh National Park Mammals: They include the tiger, leopard, wild dog, jackal, lion-tailed macaque, common langur, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, Malabar giant squirrel, giant flying squirrel, porcupine and the mongoose. Reptiles: Snakes and tortoises are found here. Birds: The total bird count in the park is estimated to be around 195. This also includes rare birds like the Malabar trogon, great pied hornbill, Malabar whistling thrush and the imperial pigeon can be found. GANGAMOOLA It is a hill 12 kms south - west of Kudremukh amidst thick forests. Three important rivers, the Tunga, Bhadra and Netravathi have their origin here. A Goddes Bhagavathi shrine and a Varaha image 1.8 meters within a cave, are the chief attractions. The cave is inaccessible during the monsoons Jamalabad Fort Jamalabad is famous for its fort built by Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore in 1794. The fort was renamed after his mother Jamalbee. The village, which lies at the foot of a high rock, forms a part of the Kudremukh range of hills near Belthangadi. |
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