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Hebbe Falls is a trekking place situated in Chikmagalur district and just 8Kms from Kemmangundi. The trekking path is very steep and narrow. The height of the water falls is 250ft and in the event the water stream forms two distinct volumes which are locally named (Kannada language) as Dodda Hebbe (large Hebbe) and chikka Hebbe ( small Hebbe). This place is surrounded by coffee plantation and dense forest. The water is very refreshing with herb infused in it.

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Fact File Geo ... place { abbey falls } in madikeri(10+kms) taluq in madikeri district in South West Karnataka.

Other places of interest iruppu falls, tadianda mol, talakaveri, bhagamandala

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Kemmangundi is an excellent place for trekking. An 8km trek leads to Hebbe Falls, where the water cascades from a height of 250 feet to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls). The pool formed by the falls is said to be infused with herbs, making a dip in these waters therapeutic as well as enjoyable. Kalahatti Falls, 10 km away, begins at the top of Chandradrona Hill. After falling 45 metres, the water then flows in front of the Veerabhadreshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Hebbe Falls

to a height of 1434 metres above sea level, Kemmangundi is a small and charming hill station located in the Baba Budan mountain range. It is also known as K.R. Hills, in honour of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, who used it as a summer retreat. Later, the European planters at Chikmagalur 'took to the hills' of Kemmangundi and nearby Kalhatgiri during the summer months, drawn by the bracing climate, enchanting hill and valley views, waterfalls and cascades and rich variety of flora.

The Karnataka Horticulture Department maintains the many ornamental gardens and the Horticultural Nursery at Kemmangundi. Many species of plants and flowers, including rare orchids, can be seen here. The vibrant colours of the flowers are attributed to the iron content in the soil.

Hebbe Falls 8 Kms from Kemmannagundi water gushes down from a height of 168 mtrs in two stages. Don't attempt swimming . Hebbe Falls Approach From Madikeri catch a local transport (jeep or taxi) to the coffee estate. From here it is a 10 minutes walk to the waterfalls through the coffee fields. Best Time Early Winter.

Hebbe Falls

Distance ... From Bangalore 250+ kms. From Nearest Town 10kms (Madikeri). From Nearest Petrol Bunk Madikeri Nearest Medical Help Madikeri. Nearest Hotel Madikeri. Distance 295 km West of Bangalore By Road 6 hours By Rail3 hours + road 1 hours