4 Days Agumbe Rainforest Trip - Monsoon Special

Package Overview

This monsoons, HAPPY TRAVEL AND TOURS heartfully brings you the unique combination of lush green mountains, thunderous waterfalls, thrilling Hikes, misty valleys, beautiful fort, remote village homestay with delicious Malnad style food.
A whole new ecosystem comes to life when monsoons hit Western Ghats. Agumbe rainforest has once even surpassed Cherrapunji of Meghalaya as the place with the highest rainfall. It rains so much that, all the lakes & streams overflow, they form plenty of waterfalls (some of them as gigantic as Jog falls, which is in the same district) and forests soak enough water that feeds rivers till next summer.
Nestled in the heart of tropical rainforests with rich biodiversity, Agumbe is located at a distance of 380 Km from Bangalore. It receives more than 7,500 mm of mean annual rainfall, one of the highest in India. Trekking through its forests to visit the waterfalls is a delight to nature lovers.
Agumbe is also called King Cobra capital because of the highest density of snakes found here. However, they usually do not come on our trek path, and trekkers are cautioned not to wander into the forest. It’s not surprising to find common non-venomous snakes like a green vine, different species of frogs, reptiles, and other amphibians.

Highlights of the Agumbe Trip:
Kavaledurga Fort Trek (Easy)
Rainforest Waterfalls
Silent Lake
Nagara Fort (Green carpet)
Rainforest Pools (Rainforest special experience)
Kundadri Hills (Highest road access to Agumbe)
Sringeri Temple & Hanging bridge
Campfire (if no rain)
Malnad style veggie food

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Onward journey to Agumbe

  Onward journey to Agumbe

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Around Agumbe Rainforest

  Reach hotel or resort close to the forest, freshen up
  Fuel up with a nice Malnad style breakfast
  Drive to the base of ancient Kavaledurga Fort, start hiking up to enjoy the mesmerizing trek route that starts with lush green rice fields that give way to a human-made path made with boulders
  There is an ancient temple in the middle and many ponds that served as water stores at that time
  This is a 2.5 Km easy trek (one way) with stunning views of the rainforest from the top
  Head back to the vehicle, jungle walk of 1 km to take a dip under the pristine Rainforest Waterfalls of Western Ghats that is Agumbe special, have lunch overlooking the falls.
  Visit a giant silent lake in the lap of rainforest. Spend rest of the evening in the peaceful setting.
  Head back to the homestay by late evening.
  Have some snacks with tea.
  Bonfire at night (if it doesn’t rain or not damp) with long conversations in the dark. In rainy season chances are less.
  Well deserved hot vegetarian dinner.
  Rest in the rooms with mattress, pillow and blanket.
  
  Note: Itinerary places may be shuffled based on need. Trip Leader will take decision on the order of places.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 3 : Nagara Fort, Rainforest Pools, Kundadri Hills

  Freshen up and Breakfast, pack your bags, say bye to the home stay.
  Visit beautiful Nagara Fort with a green carpet of lawn all over because of monsoon rains.
  The view of backwaters & the surrounding mountains from top of the fort walls is spellbinding.
  Give a visit to an interesting ancient place called ”Devagange” which is kind of a swimming pool made of rain forest water. The pool is designed in such a way the rain water from surrounding forest naturally enters the pool from different directions and then exits through one end. In this way, the fresh mountain water keeps getting added to the pool for a refreshing bath.
  Break for a lunch at a local restaurant near Agumbe village.
  Head to Kundadri hills – The highest point in the Agumbe mountain range, have a sneak peek of the extremely beautiful and dense Agumbe rainforest filled with rich vegetation, pristine rivers, and gigantic lakes.
  Note: If we travel by mini-bus, then we need to walk up 2.5 km on road as big vehicles cannot reach Kundadri top. Alternatively, we can take a ’pick up van’ if available at that time.
  Head to the temple town Sringeri, visit the temple which is also called as Sharada Peetham. There is a beautiful hanging bridge here across the free flowing Tunga river that originates from Agumbe mountains.
  Finish Dinner at a local hotel at Sringeri.
  Overnight journey back to Bangalore.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 4 : Reach Home

  Reach home early in the morning.
  Share your unique experience of Agumbe Rainforest trip with family and friends!

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)

Package Start From

• Shimoga, Karnataka, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

• The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
• Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
• Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
• Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
• Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
• Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
• No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
• Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
• Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
• The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
• Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge HAPPY TRAVEL AND TOURS of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Generic Details

• Travel:
• Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus (with push back seats).
• Note: This trip involves overnight journey on a push back seater (Not sleeper or semi-sleeper).
• We request you to book this trip only if you can handle slight discomfort (especially last row of the vehicle).
• Stay:
• Stay at Budget 2 Star Category Hotel with Double / Triple / Four sharing Room Category
• Food:
• 2 Breakfasts, 1 packed Lunch, 1 Dinner (all veg) are included.
• Basic local food.
• Food during journey is self sponsored
• Please check Inclusions, Exclusions of Agumbe Rainforest trip package below for complete list of things included in your trip cost.
• Trek details:
• Kavaledurga Fort Trek Distance: 5 Km (up & down).
• Time taken: Usually 2 to 3 hours.
• Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate.
• Terrain type: Forest, Fort hike.
• Can beginners attempt this trek?
• Yes. Even first timers may attempt this trek. It’s more of a rainforest experience than trekking or hiking.

Things To Carry

• Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste,
• A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
• A small backpack for the trek (to carry a Lunch packet, water bottle, snacks, etc)
• Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
• Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to October)
• Track pants, full sleeve T-shirt for the trek
• Cap/hat (to avoid getting tanned)
• Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
• Power bank, charger, camera, binoculars (if you wish to)
• Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our homestay
• Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
• Good grip trekking shoes or sandals
• Your personal medications, if any
• Pair of water wear to take a dip in the waterfalls/sea
• Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
• Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night
• Carry a lil bit of cash for Sunday Lunch, Dinner, and misc. Expenses
• Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• 28, 1st main, 2nd A Cross, Near day 2 day Super Market, L B Shastri Nagar, Vimanapura Post, - 560017
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