Z Point sits about 5 km from Kemmangundi and is reached by a short, roughly 3 km walk that begins at the old Raj Bhavan — easy enough that it's often treated as part of a Kemmangundi day out rather than a trek in its own right. The payoff is a genuinely wide, open view across the surrounding ridgelines, particularly good toward late afternoon.
From Kemmangundi
~5 km
Walk from Raj Bhavan
~3 km
Entry fee
None
Distance from Chikmagalur
~67 km
No permit required
Best walked in daylight hours; late afternoon gives the best light for the view.
Required documents
No — it's a short, roughly 3 km walk from Kemmangundi's Raj Bhavan gardens, easy enough for most fitness levels.
No, it's free, and no forest permit is required.
Ridge country outside Chikmagalur, Chikmagalur
Tents on a ridge, with the Ghats for a horizon
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2 guests1 bedrooms1 bathsHomestay
₹1,600 ₹2,600 / night
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