Kundadri Hills - Hill station, One of the holy places for Jains

Kundadri hill is a natural spa hill station, located close to the renowned Agumbe. The hill is known for an ancient Jain temple of the 17th century, dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankara. According to the myth, a sage named ‘Kundakunda’ was believed to have done severe penance to attain salvation and so, the hill station is considered as one of the holy places for Jains. The main deity of the temple is Parshwanath and also has several statutes relating to Jain mythology. The temple has 2 ponds covered by the fragrances of lotus throughout the year. For Trekking enthusiasts, trekking trails starting from the base and heading into the thick cover forests of the Thirthahalli to reach the peak at 3800 feet. The tiredness of the trek will be forgotten by looking at the fantastic viewpoints of the surrounding natural beauty. Roads are smooth enough for the direct drives till the nearest point of the hill and the temple. The visitors are guaranteed to have natural air conditioning (not AC in the vehicles please!) through the drive itself before reaching the top station. A visit to this hill clubbed with Sringeri and Agumbe will be a refreshing experience.