The Cherrapunji of South India
Misty Hills, Magical Sunsets
Agumbe is a serene rainforest village in Thirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Known as the “Cherrapunji of South India” for its heavy monsoon rainfall, it is famous for its misty hills, evergreen forests, waterfalls, and the iconic Agumbe Sunset Point. Agumbe also houses the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS), dedicated to king cobra conservation and rainforest ecology research.
Best Season to Visit
November to February – clear sunsets, cool weather.
June to September – heavy monsoon, lush greenery, waterfalls in full flow (carry rain gear).
How to Reach
By Air:
- Shivamogga Airport (SMG): about 90 km from Agumbe (≈ 2.5 hours by road)
- Mangalore International Airport (IXE): about 95 km (≈ 2.5–3 hours by road)
By Train:
- Udupi Railway Station: about 53 km (1.5–2 hours by road)
By Road:
- From Bengaluru: about 380 km (7–8 hours)
- From Mangalore: about 110 km (2–3 hours)
- From Udupi: about 54 km (1.5 hours)
- From Shivamogga city: about 90 km (2.5 hours)
Nearby Lodges & Homestays
Seethanadi Nature Camp (Jungle Lodges & Resorts), 17 km from Agumbe
Contact:
info@junglelodges.com
Belachikatte Homestay, near Agumbe Ghat (2–3 km)
Boutique Home, Creek Wood, Tranquil Forest, and other homestays within a 5–10 km radius
Restaurants (within 10 km)
- Hotel Shri Ganesh Grand, Agumbe – family-style meals
- Hotel Mayura, Agumbe – vegetarian South Indian food
- Hotel Durga Deluxe, Chatrakere Road – local veg and non-veg dishes
- Seethanadi Veg Restaurant – en route from Udupi to Agumbe
Nearby Tourist Places
Other Information
- Nearest Police Station: Agumbe Police Station (within village). Contact: 08264-233522.
- Nearest Hospital: Primary Health Centre, Agumbe (basic facilities); larger hospitals at Hebri (20 km) and Udupi (55 km).
- ATMs/Banking: Limited in Agumbe; better facilities at Hebri & Udupi.
- Forest Permissions: Required for trekking to some waterfalls (Onake Abbi, Barkana, Kudlu).
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