Kudremukh

95 km southwest of Chikmagalur town is Kudremukh range , so named because of the unique shape of the Kudremukh peak. Overlooking the Arabian sea, the broad hills are chained to one another with deep valley & steep precipices. Situated at 1,894.3 meters above sea level, Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits. The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations, benefaction and transportation of the ore as slurry through pipelines to the port at Panambur near Mangalore.Spectacular sunsets are a must see from various locations in the district, even from the Raj Bhavan.