Kudremukh is a mountain in Chikmagalur district, in Karnataka, India. The name literally means 'horse-face' and refers to one picturesque view of a side of the mountain.

The name also refers to the small town near the mountain, about 48 kilometers from Karkala and about 20 kilometers from Kalsa. It was primarily an iron ore mining town where the government run Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) which is closed due to aesthetic and conservation purposes. It is noted for its scenic beauty, located in midst of mountains. Built on lines of colonial towns this place is worth a visit. Owning to the dense forests, sighting wildlife can be challenging, though the area is rich in wildlife. Nonetheless the drive through the forest ranges can be enchanting and exhilarating. Three important rivers, the Tunga, the Bhadra and the Nethravathi are said to have their origin here. A shrine of goddess Bhagavathi and a Varaha image, 1.8 m within a cave are the main attractions.

The Tunga river and Bhadra river flow freely through the parklands. Kadambi waterfalls area definite point of interest for anyone who travels to the spot. The animals found there include the malabar civet, wild dogs, sloth bear and spotted deer.

Location details of Kudremukh national park:

Kudremukh is in Chikmagalur district, in Karnataka, India. The Western Ghats is one of the twenty five hot spots identified for bio-diversity conservation in the world. Kudremukh National Park comes under the Global Tiger Conservation Priority-I, under the format developed jointly by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and World Wide Fund-USA.

Attractions in Kudremukh:

The national park is home to many natural attractions, which can be visited with a special permit available at the National Park. It is one of the famous trekking places in western ghat region.

Hanumana Gundi Waterfalls

Located 32 km from the Kalasa, the water fall has water falling onto Natural rock formations from a height of more than 100 feet (30 m). Getting into falls involves some trekking. The best time to visit this place is between October and May.