Overview
Agumbe, often called the Cherrapunji of South India, is one of the most beautiful rainforest regions in Karnataka. Famous for its heavy monsoon rains, misty hills, and lush evergreen forests, Agumbe offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and explorers.
The charming village is also widely believed to be the inspiration for the fictional town “Malgudi” created by R. K. Narayan, which later became famous through the iconic Doordarshan TV series Malgudi Days.
During the monsoon, Agumbe transforms into a magical paradise. Waterfalls roar through dense forests, clouds descend into the valleys, and every trail becomes a journey through mist and greenery.
On this carefully curated journey by LetsGoForACamp, you will explore:
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Ancient Jain temples and heritage sites
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The breathtaking Sirimane Waterfalls
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The scenic Kundadri Hills sunset viewpoint
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The historic Kavaledurga Fort
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The sacred Sringeri Sharada Peetham
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Village walks and hidden rainforest landscapes
If you love monsoon travel, rainforests, waterfalls, culture, and offbeat destinations, this Agumbe experience will redefine how you see travel.
Come join us as we step into the misty forests of Agumbe for an unforgettable adventure.
Detailed Itinerary
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | |
| 06:00 AM | Pick up from Mangalore Junction & Central Railway Station |
| Breakfast on the way
1000 Pillar Basadi |
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| Gomateswara Temple | |
| Varanga Floating temple ( optional -based on weather) | |
| Check-in to Agumbe hotel and freshen up | |
| Lunch (Veg Only) | |
| Visit Sirimane Waterfalls | |
| Sringeri Sharada Peetham Temple Visit ( Based on weather - Optional Place ) | |
| 08:30 PM | Dinner |
| Day 2 | |
| 07:00 AM | Breakfast |
| Kavaledurga fort | |
| Lunch | |
| Agumbe Grasslands Visit & Village Walk | |
| Kundadri Hills | |
| Fresh up and check out from Hotel | |
| 06:30 PM | Return to Mangalore |
| 10:00 PM | Drop at Mangalore Junction / Central Railway Station |
- Book Train Which reaches before 5:30 AM to Mangalore Central or Mangalore Junction Railway station
- Book Return train only after 10:00 PM
- Train Recommendations -Towards Mangalore Junction
- Rajdhani Exp (12431) -Friday14:40 – Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) - 01:45 Mangalore Jn
- Okha Express (16338) – Friday 20:25 Ernakulam Jn – 04:10 Mangalore Jn
- Train Recommendations -Towards Ernakulam Side
- Mangala LKSDP Exp (12618) – Sunday22:40 Mangalore Jn Jn – 07:30 Ern Jn
- Pickup Point-Mangalore Junction railway station & Mangalore Central Railway Station
- In case you are reaching the bus stand, we request you to reach Mangalore Junction Railway or Central Railway Station via auto
- There will be changes in the Itinerary and timings according to weather conditions.
Important Note:
- Please ensure you reach the pickup point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
- If you are arriving by train or bus, we strongly recommend booking one that arrives at least 1 hour before the pickup time. This buffer will help avoid any inconvenience due to potential delays and will give you time to freshen up or grab a tea before the journey begins.
Package Inclusions
- Food - Karnataka Style
- Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner , Day 2 Breakfast & Lunch
- Transportation from Mangalore (pickup) to Mangalore (drop)
- Entry and Permission Fee
- Accommodation in 2/3/4 sharing rooms
- Coordinator Support
Package Exclusions
- Evening snacks and Tea
- Day 1 Breakfast
- Day 2 Dinner
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks and bad weather
- Any kind of cost which is not included in “Inclusions” above
Fees
₹3,700.00
Available Seats: 10
Payment Plan
| Payment dates | Amount |
| At the time of Registration | ₹ 2,220 |
| Before May 20, 2026 | ₹ 1,480 |
| Total Amount | ₹ 3,700 |
Cancellation Fee
A participant will be refunded his/her paid fees after deducting the following cancellation fees.
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Day of Cancellation |
Cancellation Fees |
| Before 20 days of camp start |
₹1800 |
| Before 15 days of camp start |
₹2500 |
| Before 07 days from camp start date |
₹3000 |
| Within 7 days from camp start date |
₹3,700 |
- Alternatively, a registered participant may transfer his/her registration to a friend without any cancellation fee.
- In case of cancellation of the program due to any gov restrictions due to COVID/ Weather, an alternate date will be provided for the same trip and no refund for that.
- In case you are not able to join the trek on the new dates, either you can send a replacement ( Without any additional cost) / You can opt for Wallet transfer,
- What is Wallet Transfer ?: The amount will move to LGFC Wallet and you can use that for any other trip. ( 2% fee will be deducted as movement charges) . Strictly there won’t be any refund to a bank account.
- Wallet transfer is applicable only for the case when a participant wont be able to join the new date on a postponed trip due to Pandemic / Weather situations
- The wallet transfer offer will only be one time , when the new date is announced. Further changes will be counted as normal cancellations and will be as per cancellation policy.
- Installments are to be paid before the due dates.
- In case when 2 or more installments are pending after the due date, the order will be auto-cancelled.
- There will be no refund in case of auto cancellation due to nonpayment of installments.
WHY WITH US?
- Budget-Friendly: You will get a perfect escape from the urban life and completely in an offbeat location with all safety followed, with small team size.
- Incomparable Itinerary: You can compare the Itinerary with any other itinerary available on social media/ Google.
- Food prepared in safe conditions: We believe that for a traveler, food is one of the most important things during their journey. We provide the best nutritious food as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Not just sightseeing, many more things to learn and experience: We are not just providing sightseeing. Our Camp navigator/local guide will share the details of the place, flora, fauna history, stories with you.
- Well Experienced Local Guide and Support Staffs
- Plan beyond the Itinerary: In case if you want to extend the trip, we are there to help you by finding Stays contact and transportation, Talk to the coordinator of LetsGoForACamp
VALUES WE FOLLOW
- Eco-friendly products.
- Minimizing plastic waste.
- Hiring local guides.
- Contributing to the local economy.
- Proper disposal of waste generated.
- Concept of Responsible traveler.
FAQs
Following are the list of things that are recommended to be carried for this trip
- Dresses –
- Carry comfortable dresses
- For outdoors its is better to avoid jeans as it might get too heavy if wet
- Sandals with good grip
- Please avoid high heeled sandals , as they have a risk of falling when doing hiking
- Plastic bag for carrying back any wet clothes
- Raincoats / Ponchos
- This would ensure that you wont lose the fun , even if it rains
- Water bottles
- We recommend using reusable waterbottles
- leech socks
- You may order leach socks on Amazon . You may check this sample item. or order a similar one.
- You may also make a leach socks at home. Follow this blog in malayalam about this. Don’t use jeans material as in the demo , you may use a decent cotton pants for this instead.
- A small bag to carry raincoat , water bottle , snacks , etc.
- Medicines
- Carry all your daily use medicines
- Carry medicines for any ailments or allergies you have faced
- Energizers and Snacks
- Energizers such as chocolate , peanut bars , dry fruits will give quick energy especially when walking
- Snacks – light and non oily snacks would be good
- Toiletries
- There wont be any toiletries will not be provided at the stay
- Towel
- We wont be providing towels at the stay.
- Other personal items
- Carry sufficient cash
- Don’t carry expensive jewelleries , etc
- [Optional] Jackets/ Sweatshirts / Scarf
- Carry these if you are prone to cold
The rooms will be on double occupancy. If you have 3/4 friends and need to share same rooms, please inform us at the time of registration. There won’t be any changes in the cost per head.
Udupi is the nearest railway station to Agumbe , however , it is a small railway station and only a few trains have stops there. Compared to which Mangalore has two large railway station , viz. Mangalore Jn and Mangalore Central . All the trains passing through the routes have stops at Mangalore . Moreover , it is also last stop for many trains starting from Kerala , Karnataka and Tamilnadu.
