Located in the Samse Taluk of Chikmagalur district, the Gangamoola hill is surrounded by thick forests. It is the origin of three mighty rivers, the Tunga, Bhadra and Nethravathi. The highlights of the region are a Goddess Bhagavathi shrine and a Varaha image, 1.8 metres high, within a cave, which become inaccessible during the monsoons
Being an integral part of Samse Taluk of Chikmagalur district, the Gangamoola hill is surrounded by dense forest areas. Three mighty rivers, namely the Tunga, Bhadra and Nethravathi originate from here.
Gangamoola is an integral part of Gangamoola-Aroli-Gangrikal range of Western Ghats. Varaha Parvata is another name of Gangamoola. Rising to a height of approximately 1458 mts above the mean sea level, this hilly tract is bounded by the Kudremukh National Park. On an average it records a rainfall of approximately 575 cm. Rich deposits of magnetite-quartzite yeilding iron ores are found in close proximity.
Nandi Hills Special attractions include the shrine Bhagavathi and also a Varaha image, 1.8 metres high, within a cave.
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