10 km away from Kemmanagundi is the Kalhatti Falls, which begins at the top of the Chandradrona hill and also goes by the names Kalahasti Falls or Kallathigiri Falls. The water from the captivating fall, cascading down from a height of 122 metres, blends harmoniously with the picturesque area of Kemmanagundi.
According to many locals and several folk legends, the place is said to be associated with the sage Agasthya. An ancient temple, built between the gaps in the rocks, located here is assumed to have been built in the period of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Kalhatti Falls is a religious and sacred centre for both the Muslims nd the Hindus and an annual pilgrimage (jatra) of Veerabhadra is held here for three consecutive days during the months of March/April, which attracts dedicated, God-fearing devotees and tourists from all over the country and often, from even outside India.
After cascading down a height of 45 metres, the water from the fall then flows in front of the Veerabhadreshwara Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The fall, coupled with the excessively glorious environs and atmosphere, makes this place spellbinding and popular hill station, luring teeming crowds of tourists to visit each year.