Mangalore and Agumbe
Herping Trail of Agumbe
Overview
Agumbe is a small village in the Shimoga district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is situated in the Western Ghats, a mountain range known for its rich biodiversity and lush forests. Agumbe is also known as the "Cherrapunji of the South" because it receives very heavy rainfall, especially during the monsoon season.
Due to the high rainfall, Agumbe has a rainforest-like ecosystem which is a highly conducive habitat for Reptiles, Amphibians, and insects.
Your stay would be at a 350-year-old heritage house in Guddekeri in the Agumbe panchayat. Guddekeri is also famous for being the location for the popular television series "Malgudi Days," based on R.K. Narayan's books. Many of the outdoor scenes in the series were filmed in and around here.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hingaara- The Nature Stay
Arrive at Mangalore airport and drive to Agumbe village (108 Km / 2.30 hrs). Check in at the homestay/eco-lodges and have lunch.
You will have a nature trail to see the flora and fauna of the area. Return to the homestay / eco-lodges and have your coffee break. We would discuss the dos and don'ts of Herping and photography in torrential rain. As night falls, we would go out on our first Herping trail.
After the night trail, we would return to the homestay and have our dinner.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hingaara- The Nature Stay
Post breakfast we would go on a Nature Hike. The duration and distance of the hike would depend on the intensity of the rain. However, rest assured to see some of the endemic insects, reptiles, or amphibians of the region.
Return to the homestay, have your lunch, and take some rest. In the evening you will again go out for the nature trail in the rain forest where we will do a hike to a huge waterfall. Return to the homestay and as night approaches we would go to the village in search of reptiles and amphibians. There are high chances of getting bioluminescent fungus too! Return to the homestay and have your dinner.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After an early morning nature trail, we will return to the homestay. Post breakfast, we will check out and drive to Mangalore. Tour ends.
Highlights
- Up close and personal with Reptiles, Amphibians, and insects of the Western Ghats
- Sensitize yourself towards the threats to the Vulnerable and Endangered species and your contribution towards their conservation.
- Experience the thrill of photography in the rain and the special characteristics of a pristine rainforest
- Stay close to nature in beautiful homestays / eco-lodges.
Included
- Accommodation for 02 nights in Agumbe. Dedicated vehicle for the entire trip
- Meals as per the Itinerary Naturalist for the entire tour | All Taxes
