Hebbe Falls |
Hebbe Falls are situated 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. An 8 km trek from Kemmangundi along a steep and narrow path leads you to these sprightly falls. Surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations, 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.) Don’t miss a refreshing dip in this herb-infused water. Distance from some cities in Karnataka.
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Dattapeeta/Bababuddengiri |
Dattatreya Peeta also known as Bababuddengiri is nestled in the hill range, it's a revered shrine for both Hindus and Muslims. A literate cave here is believed to have sheltered at different times, both Guru Dattatreya and the Muslim saint Hazrat Dada Hayath Mir Khalandar, sent to India by Prophet Mohammed. Muslims celebrate urs at the site three days every year in the month of Rabi-ul-Avval, the third month of the Islamic calendar while Hindu devotees observe Dattatreya Jayanti every year during Kartik Poornima celebrations.
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Manikyadhara Falls |
Manikyadhara Falls, located in proximity to Datta Peeta Hills. Situated in the midst of the Shola Forest, the fall flows throughout the year. Location of the Manikyadhara Falls also offers an opportunity for witnessing beautiful surroundings and greenery on the hills. Manikyadhara, meaning 'a string of pearls' is also associated with a legend. According to the natives, saint Hazrat Dada Hayath Mir Khalandar along with his 4 disciples came to the site in search of water. After their prayers, they were blessed with water flowing from the mountains in the form of this waterfall.
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Devirammana Betta |
Devirammana Betta is one of the three major hills in the range. The Hill is very steep and pointed. Hundreds of devotees climb the hill during first day of Deepavali to get the devi darushana. More than seeing the god, its the beauty of nature that the people rejoice. This is might be the reason temples are built in places where nature reveals its vastness and beauty.
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