The Horse-Face Hill Station 95 kms south-west of Chikmaglur town is the Kudremukh (Horse Face) 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 valleys and steep precipices. As yet 'undiscovered' by tourists, Kudremukh is a secluded hill station, which retains much of its pristine, natural beauty.And a holiday here can be truly delightful. Lush green forests interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids providing an idyllic background for trekking.

Kudremukh is trekker's territory with the richness of its flora and fauna waiting to be discovered. Situated 1,894.3 m above sea level, Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits.The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations and transportation of the ore as slurry, through a pipeline to the port at Panambur near Mangalor.It overlooks the Arabian Sea and the broad hills are bound to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices. Discovered by tourists, Kudremukh is a secluded hill station, which retains its serenity and natural beauty. The hill is covered by Sylvan green forests, beautified by mighty rivers, grassy slopes, exuberant cascades and rare orchids, providing a wonderful setting for trekking. Situated 1,894.3 meters above sea level, Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits.