Agumbe

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India /Karnataka /shimoga /Agumbe

Agumbe a wonderful place to visit for lush green forest, spectacular views of the sunset and a cool and pleasant climate make. Situated in the Western Ghats, Agumbe is also a great place for those who love trekking.Agumbe is a village located on top of a high plateau in the Someshwara Ghats. The village is at a height of 2,710 feet and located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. The area receives heavy rainfall, and Agumbe is often called the Cherrapunji of South India.The hill station shot to fame when the TV show, Malgudi Days based on R K Narayan’s books – was filmed here. The nearest town is Sringeri which is 23 km away. Yet another landmark of the village is the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station. It is India’s only permanent rainforest research center.

Waterfall atagumbe

Waterfall, Agumbe

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 577411

STD Code: 8181

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Best Time to Visit:  October to March

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest airport to Agumbe is Bajpe Airport in Mangalore, which is 106 km from the destination. Some of the major Middle Eastern countries and cities of India are directly connected via flights.

By Train : There is no railway station in Agumbe.The nearest railway station to Agumbe is Udupi on Konkan Railway, which is situated at a distance of about 63 km. From there travellers can take local buses or hire cabs to reach Agumbe

By BUS : KSRTC runs only one Agumbe from Bangalore city. Till Shimoga there are lot of KSRTC buses available from Bangalore. From Shimoga both private and KSRTC buses are available to Agumbe.From Bangalore, several KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are headed towards Agumbe. Travellers can also avail local buses from Shimoga, Udupi and Mangalore, which are located within driving distance of 40 minutes.A direct bus runs between Agumbe and Bangalore daily which leaves KSTRTC bus stand at 10:00PM IST from Platform No. 4.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Mallya Residency ; Near Agumbe Bus Stand,Agumbe Karnataka. ; Ph – 9448759363, (08181) 233042 ; Facilities –Doctor on call,Travel Desk, Car Rental,Room Service,Car Parking,Laundry Service,Deposit Locker,Internet Facility,Television,STD/ ISD/ Fax,Hot/ cold water.

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  • Doddamane ;  Jenni Akka, Agumbe, India. ; M –  9181812330 ; Food Serve :  kannada ,brahmin food
  • Padiyar’s Hotel ;  Near Sun set point, Agumbe. ; M –  9480282527 ; Food Serve :  Idli,Ambode(masala vade), Kashaya & health drink.
  • Swathi Restaurant ;  2 Km from Sitanadi Nisargadhama towards Agumbe. ; M –  9740322484 ; Food Serve :  indian & African food.

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  • Hiking/Trekking; Nishani Gudda at Agumbe ; Cost – N.A. ; Visiting Time –  N.A. ; Closed Time :  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

  • 1. Beware of pickpockets as Agumbe is a major tourist city in India.
  • 2. Beware of fake items, especially the marble souvenirs. If you buy from roadside sellers, most likely the items are fake and made of chalk instead of marble. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

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  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

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