Hebbe Falls

If you are a Roadster with wind in you hair, then Hebbe falls is the ideal place to twitch. As one takes the road from Lingadahalli to Kemmanagundi, sprightly falls in two steps become very prominent. Yes, they are the Chikka Hebbe and Dodda Hebbe. The Hebbe falls in two steps as mentioned above.The drive to this place is captivated by mist shrouded forest.

The clouds cast a white blanket through out the journey. One can either trek a distance of 16 kms from Kemmanagundi to reach Doopadagiri estate and then reach Baby estate through the rolling mist or simply take the Four wheel driven jeep ride along a steep narrow path that meanders up from Kemmanagundi to reach the Baby estate. From baby estate, a walk of a Kilometer inside the estate after crossing three high current streams, takes one to the Mesmerizing Chikka Hebbe Falls.

To reach Dodda Hebbe, after Doopadagiri before taking a right turn to Baby estate, one needs to turn left to reach Dodda Hebbe. This trek is very treacherous and has to be trekked.
This Roaring falls gushes from a good Height and demands one to stand under the cascading sheets of water and one can enjoy wriggling in pleasure. It’s an idyllic place, devoid of cell phones, the usual city pollution and other tourist is the Hebbe Falls.
This moss laden region is full of leeches during monsoon. It’s advisable to carry salt or Snuff powder to get rid of leeches. The best protection from leeches is to mix snuff powder with Coconut oil and apply till knee length. The Leeches are just not attracted to you and no leech bites. Travel light since there is no place to keep bags... They are bound to get wet. The wintry chill in the air near the falls is sharp biting.
To reach Hebbe Falls, Reach Kemmanagundi and hire a jeep to hebbe falls. One can also Contact Mr.Babu for this service on 91-9449700403. The road can also be trekked.

This place is closed after six in the evening since the animal movement is very high. There are no places to stay near Hebbe and the closest place is Kemmanagundi.

The superlative beauty cannot be described by words and just needs to be experienced. My happiness was percolating and I was totally thrilled looking at this falls amidst the forest.

Kalhatti Falls

The cascading Kalhatti falls is 230 Kms from Bangalore. Immense trees, Coffee plants, creepers of pepper, cardamom and cinnamon interspersed with teak, Orange and Silver oak is what you find through out the journey to Kalhatgiri from Kalhattipura.

At Kalhatgiri, the main attraction is the Kalhatti falls. This falls hurtles from the top of Chandra Drona hill in ten steps to flow before the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This falls is tucked between the private Coffee estates is a good place for hiking. One can go climbing the rocks and that’s what is called Kalhatti in Kannada and try to explore the source of the falls. Kalhatti falls is best in monsoon and gives a stunning sight.

The pleasant forest air surrounded by dense forest and coffee plantation offers a great place for a picnic. A weekly sandy on Sunday happens at Kalhatipura and is worth watching, where the Villagers do their weekly shopping right from Bangles, Fishes to Groceries.

The only lace to stay at Kalhatgiri is the Horticulture department guest house which is facing the Kalhatgiri falls. The rooms have densely green views and one can listen to the sound of water playing over rocks.

From here, the route passes through Kemmanagundi and then to Bababudangiri and Mullaiyanagiri.

Getting there:
Drive from Bangalore via NH4 and later at Tumkur take NH206 and continue on the NH till u reach Birur. At Birur main circle take the road which goes to Lingadahalli and at Lingadahalli turn left to go towards Kemmanagundi. At a distance of 15 Kms from Lingadahalli is the Small village of Kalhattipura. Proceed in the direction of Kemmanagundi and take a left turn to reach this Cascade.

This place can also be reached from Tarikere which is beyond Birur on the NH206.At Tarikere , take a left turn towards Lingadahalli and keep following the signboard to reach Klhattipura.

One can also take the Janshatabdi Express (Bangalore-Hubli) at 6AM from Bangalore city Railway station and get down at Birur. From Birur hire a Jeep or catch a private bus or a taxi to reach Kalhattifalls.

The nearest airport is Bangalore 260 Kms.