Hebbe Falls
Hebbe Falls (Kannada: ಹೆಬ್ಬೆ ಜಲಪಾತ) is situated at 13°32′29″N 75°43′30″E about 10 km away from the famous hill station Kemmangundi in Karnataka, India. This waterfalls is inside a coffee estate and can be reached either by walk or four-wheeler. Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 551 ft[1] in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls.)
| Hebbe Falls | |
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| Location | Kemmangundi, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 551 feet |
| Watercourse | River Bhadra |
The option of trekking is available (as of Aug 2016), but the place is filled with leeches especially in the rainy season. The best option is to take a government approved forest jeep which goes through private estates. The last kilometer needs to be trekked in order to reach the falls.
Best Ways To Reach
By road: Birur is a small town located in Kadur taluk, plenty of connectivity by buses plying between Bangalore-Chickmagalore or Bangalore-Shimoga buses. If you are driving yourself, the town is located on beautiful National Highway 206 (a.k.a. State Highway 68; SH 68 or BH Road; Bangalore-Honnavar Road). From Birur, you have to switch to a local mode of transportation such as a local taxi or private buses.
By train: Again, Birur is a junction located on the southern railway route between Bangalore-Shimoga, Bangalore-Davanagere. From Birur, you have to switch to a local mode of transportation such as a local taxi or private buses.
By air: Nearest airports are at Bangalore and Mangalore, and it is a 5-hour journey by road. Refer the above paragraph 'By Road'.
Nearest Place To Stay
Kadur offers plenty of decent hotels (AC/Non-AC), especially on KM Road. Chickmagalore is also a wonderful option if you are looking for a city, coffee plantation view will be a bonus plus plenty of attractions to visit nearby.
See also
- List of waterfalls in India
- List of waterfalls in India by height
