Now that the year is ending, Chikmagalur is an ideal place to experience its beauty and serenity. There are so many places a person can be, and Z Point is one of them! Z Point Chikmagalur is a trekking trail that everyone should visit once in their lifetime. <h3>An Overview of the Z Point Trek</h3> <ul><li> It is at a height of approximately 1500 meters above sea level.</li><li>The specific location Kemmangundi, Tarikere Taluk, Chikkamagaluru</li><li>The best time to visit is from September to May</li><li>Z Point lies 60 kilometres from Chikmagalur in Kemmangundi.</li></ul> In this blog, we will discuss all the doubts one needs to clear before venturing into the beautiful&nbsp;Z Point trekking point&nbsp;between the elegant Western Ghats.

<h2>When is the Best Time To Visit Z Point?</h2> The Western Ghats typically have a hot and humid climate most of the year, which makes the trek sometimes tough to conquer due to its weather conditions. The best time or season to visit this beautiful place is post-monsoon and winter (September to March) should be your pick.

<h2>How To Reach Kemmangundi Z Point?</h2> There are many ways that an individual can reach Kemmangundi Z Point. It depends on how you plan on traveling to reach.<ul><li>As the road connectivity of the state is flawless, you have to reach the base of&nbsp;Kemmangundi Hill Station which is only 60 km from there.</li><li>Cities near Kemmangundi </li><li class="ql-indent-1">From Bangalore: 270 km (6-7 hours by road).</li><li class="ql-indent-1">From Mangalore: 220 km approximately (4-5 hours by road).</li><li>Public Transport such as Bus Services. Local transport might not go directly to Kemmangundi, so plan for a private vehicle for the last stretch.</li></ul> Kemmangundi Chikmagalur is not just about Z Point. There are several places that you must visit while venturing through the streets.

<h3>1. Mullayanagiri</h3> It is said to be part of the beautiful and awe-struck&nbsp;Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats of Chikkamagaluru Taluk. With a height of 1,925 meters (6,316 ft), it is said to be the highest peak in the state!&nbsp; <h3>2. Hebbe Falls</h3> Said to be one of the most beautiful hill stations in the southern part of India, Hebbe Falls' proximity to Z Point makes it even more magnificent as you can easily have access to these places while visiting places near Chikmagalur. <h3>3. Baba Budangiri</h3> Just like Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri is also a part of the beautiful Chandra Drona Hill Ranges. If you are planning to visit the Chandra Drona Hills make sure that you cover these beautiful peak ranges as well. <h3>4. Kemmangundi</h3> It is also known as Sri Krishnarajendra Hill Station. The station is ringed by Baba Budangiri Range, with streams, and never-ending&nbsp;vegetation. Kemmangundi has ornamental gardens making it one of the most happening places.&nbsp; <h3>5. Kudremukh National Park</h3> One of the reasons why majority of the people visit Chikmagalur is because of Kudremukh National Park. It is the home of several species that are said to be in the brink of being endangered or extinct.&nbsp;

There are numerous places that one can visit when they visit Z Point. The proximity from Kemmangundi is one of the reasons this beautiful hill peak is visited by many, so that they can bask under the soft rays of Chikmagalur Sunrise point.

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Sumedha Chatterjee 20 Feb 2026

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