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Agumbe

Located in the district of Shimoga in the state of Karnataka in India, Agumbe is a small village. This place is known as the ‘Cherrapunji of the South’ as it gets the heaviest rainfall in Southern India. Agumbe is located in the Malnad region of Karnataka and the only Rainforest Research Station of India lies in this place. Covered in Rainforests, dense jungles, and waterfalls, this is one of the most beautiful places in the country and a favorite destination of nature lovers. This place is rich in medicinal plants and is well known for rainforest conservation and tourism. The oldest automatic Weather Station of the country that monitors and detects changes in the rainforests is found here.

Agumbe Agumbe View Point. Image courtesy Shashidhara halady

The highest peak in the Western Ghats, the Sunset Point, is a favorite spot for the tourists to see the fascinating sunset over the Arabian Sea. Agumbe is also famous for a number of waterfalls which lies close to each other and gives a picture perfect view of the hills that surround. The Barkana Falls, the Jogigundi Falls, the Kunchikal Falls, the Koodlu Theertha Falls and the Onake Abbi Falls are popular among tourists and trekkers. The 14th century Gopala Krishna Temple is also a popular destination. November to January is the best time to visit this place. Read more about Agumbe

KCRE, Agumbe: Explore, Engage And Learn!

November 16, 2023 by Priya Radhakrishnan

Kalinga, Agumbe Programmes. Source

KCRE (Kalinga Centre for Rainforest Ecology), Agumbe, is a premier research and conservation centre regarding rainforests and wildlife. It is for those who wish to be more than tourists to learn, explore and engage. Nevertheless, it paves the way for more fulfilment than a usual holiday that we are all accustomed to by connecting intimately […]

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Kundadri Trek – A Trek in the Western Ghats

September 26, 2017 by madur

Kundadri Trek – fancy trekking through a Jain temple? If the answer is yes, Kundadri Trek is for you. Know about trekking at Kundadri.

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Agumbe – Of Waterfalls And Temples

January 6, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Onake Abbi Falls, Agumbe

Agumbe is known as the Cherrapunji of the South. Find out the sightseeing options and waterfalls in Agumbe. How to reach Agumbe.

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Koodlu Theertha Falls, Hassan – A Breath-Taking View of a Natural Wonder

July 9, 2014 by madur

Koodlu Theertha, Agumbe, hassan

Koodlu Theertha Falls near Hebri town is one of the wonders of nature. The 300 feet high waterfall is situated deep within a forest area and can only be reached by trekking through the greenery.

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Experience White Water Rafting In Sitanadi

December 6, 2011 by madur

A white water rafting session on Sitanadi can take anywhere between 4-6 hours, depending on the distance that you choose to cover. Sitanadi is near Agumbe and Shimoga.

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Trekking in Shimoga (Agumbe) – Walking Among the Wild

November 24, 2011 by madur

Agumbe is a renowned hill station in Shimoga with its splendid sunsets and dazzling water streams. It is an ideal destination for holidays or trekking likewise. Agumbe is an approximate 380 Km from Bangalore and 130 Km from Mangalore. It is the gateway to an ecologically sensitive, evergreen forest range on the Western Ghats supporting […]

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