Dolphins are the most adorable sea creatures and we are taking you on a backpacking trip to Udupi and Agumbe. A perfect combination goes mountains and beaches on a long weekend.
The most offbeat location of Karnataka, Agumbe is a mystical place situated in the Shimoga district and is 1 hour from Mangalore. It is famous for its beautiful and thick rainforest, hidden waterfalls, and good old Malgudi Days house.
We will also love to take you to Kodi beach in Udupi for Dolphin sightseeing and the beautiful sunset in the evening. This place is a must-visit if you love nature, beautiful streams, hiking, and some jaw-dropping waterfalls which unarguably is the best in South India
Itinerary:
Day 0 – Bangalore to Agumbe (7-8 hours) journey, will start on a Friday evening after you are done for the day, Mini Bus/Traveler depending on the number of people will start after 9 pm and will have multiple picks up points. Will stop for Snacks and tea around midnight after which it will be a non-stop journey. There will be games and engagement sessions on the bus to know your fellow travelers better.
Day 1 – Will reach the homestay at Agumbe, where we will freshen up and have some awesome breakfast, We will leave after breakfast to Jogi gundi falls which involves hiking. As Agumbe is also known as “Cheerapunji of South India”, expect light showers during the day. You will be in the cradle of beautiful plants, trees, birds, and amazing nature. We will spend a total of 2.5 hours, there is an amazing opportunity to take breathtaking videos and photos over there.
After spending some quality time, we will head for lunch at a nearby hotel which is famous for some licious meals. Post Lunch, we will relax for a while and head to Kundadri Hills” /sunset Point.
After Sunset, we will head back to the Homestay, Where we will have snacks, tea/Coffee, and Bonfire. Later we will be served hot piping Malanad cuisine (Veg/Non-Veg). It will be advisable to carry your own Music playlist. Have a good night’s sleep.
Day 2 – Wake up and get ready for another fun sightseeing. Go enjoy the visit to Malgudi house and if you are a 90’s kid, it would remind you of your childhood days. We will check in to a cottage near Kodi Beach in Udupi and enjoy the beautiful shore, enjoy the water and relax and watch the sunset and start back to Bangalore.
