Agumbe Rainforest Trip - Monsoon Special | Muddie Trails

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Before Reading Anything Further, Watch The Video Below To Have A Sneak Peek Into The Magical World Of Agumbe!

This Monsoons, Muddie Trails 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 (Rainforest Special Experience)

• Nagara Fort

• Rainforest Pools

• Kundadri Hills (Highest Point Of Rainforest)

• Campfire (If No Rain)

• Malnad Style Veggie Food

Itinerary:

Day 0 (Onward Journey To Agumbe)

• Start From Bangalore, An Overnight Journey.

Day 1 (Around Agumbe Rainforest)

• Reach Homestay 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 Lake In The Lap Of Rainforest.

• Head Back To The Homestay.

• 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.

Day 2 (Nagara Fort, Rainforest Pools, Kundadri Hills) 

• Freshen Up And Breakfast, Pack Your Bags, Say Bye To The Homestay.

• Visit Beautiful Nagara Fort With A Green Carpet Of Lawn All Over Because Of Monsoon Rains.

• 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.

• 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 Pick Up Vans If Available At That Time.

• Overnight Journey Back To Bangalore With A Dinner Stop At A Restaurant.

Day 3 (Reach Bangalore)

• Reach Home Early In The Morning.

• Share Your Unique Experience Of Agumbe Rainforest Trip With Family And Friends!

Basic Details:

• This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits For People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With Above Points.

Travel:

• Tempo Traveler Or Mini Bus (With Push Back Seats).

• We Request You To Book This Trip Only If You Can Handle Slight Discomfort (Especially Last Row Of The Vehicle).

Note: This Trip Involves Overnight Journey On A Push Back Seater (Not Sleeper Or Semi-Sleeper).

Stay:

• Dormitory Stay With Mattress, Blanket, Pillow.

• Our Village Homestay Has All The Basic Facilities. It Is Located In The Heart Of The Rainforest. The Surroundings Are Green, Calm, And Rejuvenating. One Can Hear Many Kinds Of Birds Chirping In The Morning.

• It Has Spacious Living Rooms To Keep Your Luggage And Take Good Rest. Mattresses Are Arranged At Night. It Can Easily Accommodate 20+ People Overall.

• Additionally, There Are 3 Quechua Rain-Proof Tents Of 2-Sharing, Just In Case, Anyone Prefers To Sleep Outside. There Is A Common Area With A Lawn In Front Of The Homestay Which Is Used For The Campfire And Other Activities. (If There Is No Rain).

• There Are Common And Well-Maintained Washrooms With Hot Water Facilities.

Food:

• 2 Breakfasts, 1 Packed Lunch, 1 Dinner (All Veg) Are Included.

• Food During Journey Is Self Sponsored

• Please Check Inclusions, Exclusions Of Agumbe Rainforest Trip Package Below For A Complete List Of Things Included In Your Trip Cost.

Agumbe Rainforest Inclusions

• Travel (Tempo Or Mini-Bus, Non Ac)

• Village Homestay (Separate Dorms With Mattress For Guys And Girls), Hot Water, Clean Washrooms

• Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner (All Veg)

• Experience All Places Mentioned In The Highlights Section

• Campfire (If It Doesn’t Rain At That Time)

• Trip Leader(S)

Agumbe Package Exclusions

• Lunch, Dinner On Day 2

• Any Misc. Expenses Not Mentioned In The Inclusions Above