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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime (jeep access)
Entry feeJeep/entry charged
Best time to visitSeptember to January (fuller after monsoon)
From city centreAbout 50–55 km
LocationChikmagalur, Karnataka
Know before you go
About Hebbe Falls
Hebbe Falls, within the Bhadra reserve area near Kemmanagundi, is a two-tiered waterfall dropping through forest, reached by a scenic (and bumpy) jeep ride through coffee and forest terrain. Fullest during and after the monsoon, it is one of the region's most rewarding waterfall trips.
Getting there
How to Reach Hebbe Falls
Roughly 50+ km from Chikmagalur via Kemmanagundi; final stretch by jeep.
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Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit
More places in Chikmagalur to see on the same trip, nearest first.
≈ 1.6 km
Kemmanagundi (KR Hills)
Hill retreat with horticultural gardens, waterfalls and the Z Point viewpoint.
1.6 km awayView details →
≈ 14 km
Baba Budangiri
Sacred hills linked to the origin of coffee in India, with a shrine and views.
14 km awayView details →
≈ 18 km
Mullayanagiri Peak
The highest peak in Karnataka, a popular high-altitude trek.
18 km awayView details →
≈ 22 km
Hirekolale Lake
Scenic lake ringed by hills, popular for sunset views near town.
22 km awayView details →
≈ 26 km
Coffee Estates & Coffee Museum
Rolling coffee plantations with estate stays and the story of Indian coffee.
26 km awayView details →
≈ Straight-line distance from Hebbe Falls. The road route is usually longer.
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