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Hemavathi River

India / Karnataka / Kodlipet /

The Hemavati River (Kannada ಹೇಮಾವತಿ ) is a very important tributary of the Kaveri River. It starts in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 1,219 metres near Ballala rayana durga in the Chikmagalur District of the state of Karnataka, in southern India, and flows through Chikkamagalooru, Hassan District and Mysore district before joining the Kaveri near Krishnarajasagara. It is approximately 245 km long and has a drainage area of about 5,410 km².A large reservoir has been built on the river at Gorur in the Hassan district.
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Coordinates:   12°49'56"N   75°53'3"E

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  • Shailesh (guest)
    Visited birth place of this river. A beautiful place to visit. Ghatikallu Homestay in Ghatikallu Chikmagalur arranged a vehicle to visit this place. Reached this homestay through http://www.ghatikalluhomestay.com
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