Agumbe Trek |
Agumbe is a village located in the Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka, India. Lying in the Thirthahalli taluk and the Malnad region. Agumbe is among the places in India that receive very heavy rainfall & that is why Agumbe also popularly known as "Cherarapunji of the South". It is also the home of the Agumbe rainforest research station, the only permanent rainforest research station in India. The renowned herpetologist Romulus Whitaker called Agumbe the Capital of King Cobra. An area near Agumbe has been converted into a protected area for Medicinal Plants to help in their conservation. Since 2005, Naxalite activity has been observed near Agumbe and hence a lot of Karnataka State Police personnel have been deployed and check posts created in all intersections. This however has not hindered visitors from visiting the region to enjoy the natural beauty of Agumbe and its surroundings. |
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Location info:India->Karnataka->Agumbe |
Distances:350km from Bangalore. |
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Bangalore-Udupi-Hebr-Tingale-Kudlu-Agumbe Ghat |
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Agumbe, at an altitude 826 M, is a small village in the Shimoga district. This is the same enthralling location which offered an idyllic setting for R.K Narayan's Malgudi Days! Agumbe is famous for it's spectacular sunsets and also offers numerous trekking paths which are truly breathtaking. It has many a verdant valleys; picturesque mountain terrains, sparkling streams and a very rustic charm to it all, that draws visitors almost throughout the year. Situated between the Shimoga and Dakshina Kannada Districts, the hill station of Agumbe is frequented by many to enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. These forests are also home to rare species of animals like tigers, leopards, lion Tailed Macaque, Sambar, Malabar giant squirrel, Barking deer etc.,It is also home to the King Cobra, the largest venomous snake in the world. Apart from this, there are also many varieties of birds to be found, namely the Horn Bills,Malabar Whistling thrush and many more. Agumbe is the place which receives the highest amount for rainfall in Karnataka. Admist all this the trek to Barkana viewpoint is assured to be a very eventful and memorable experience. Narasimha Parvata is the tallest peak in these part of the Western Ghats and is about 3780 ft high. It is the best place to see the sun set on the vintage green all around. One can also see the majestic Kudremukh ranges from here. These mountain ranges provide a gorgeous scenary. End your trek at Kigga, a small village at the fringes of the forest, at the foot Narsimha parvata, with a refreshing bath in Sere mane falls |
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Kudlu Teertha: Bharkhana: Narasimha Parvata: Kigga: |
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