Overview
🌿💦 Trek into the Wild – Explore Agumbe’s Hidden Waterfalls & Rainforest Trails! 🌄🛤️
Get ready for a wild weekend escape to Agumbe, the legendary “Cherrapunji of the South”! Tucked deep inside the Western Ghats, Agumbe is not just a village — it’s a rainforest treasure chest bursting with misty trails, ancient canopies, thundering waterfalls, and wildlife whispers.
This isn’t your average leisure trip — it’s an offbeat, raw, and real adventure through Karnataka’s most enchanting monsoon belt.
🌊 Koodlu Theertha – Reach the hidden waterfall after an unforgettable trek through dense forest.
🌿 Onake Abbi Falls – A thrilling 10 km trail that rewards you with a roaring, untouched cascade.
🧠Jogi Gundi Falls – A short jungle walk leads to this cave-style stream gushing out of a rock crevice.
🌄 Kundadri Hills – Witness a surreal sunrise from the top of this rocky hilltop surrounded by floating clouds.
🌅 Agumbe Sunset Point – Watch the sun dive into the valley with golden hues painting the rainforest sky.
Expect muddy trails, mist in your hair, leeches dancing around your shoes, and the smell of wild earth — this is nature at its rawest and most beautiful.
Whether you're a nature lover, trekker, or someone who just wants to unplug and disappear into green, this experience will recharge your soul.
Detailed Itinerary
| Day | Date | Itinerary | Stay |
| Day 1 | 7:45 AM | Pickup from Udupi Railway Station- Finish Breakfast before pickup time | Agumbe |
| Trek to Koodlu Theertha Falls (~3 km forest trail) | |||
| Lunch at local hotel in Agumbe town | |||
| Visit Jogi Gundi Falls (short forest trail) | |||
| Enjoy sunset at Agumbe Sunset Point | |||
| Dinner | |||
| Relax at the stay | |||
| Day 2 | 5:00 AM | Visit Kundadri Hills for sunrise | |
| Back to Agumbe and Have Breakfast | |||
| Guided trek to Onake Abbi Falls (~10 km) | |||
| Return to stay, have lunch, fresh-up | |||
| Free time to walk around Agumbe village and grasslands | |||
| Checkout from stay and depart for Udupi | |||
| 8:00 PM | Drop at Udupi Railway Station |
Package Inclusions
- Pickup and drop from Udupi Railway Station
- Transportation for 2 days in a private vehicle (Tempo Traveller/Innova or minibus )
- 1-night stay in Home Stay / Hotel ( sharing Basis )
- 2 Lunches (Day 1 & Day 2)
- 1 Breakfast (Day 2)
- 1 Dinner
- Entry/permit fees for waterfalls and forest areas
- Trek charges to Koodlu Theertha and Onake Abbi Falls, Jogi Gundi Falls
- Visit to ,Agumbe Sunset Point & Kundadri Hills
- Coordinator Support
Package Exclusions
- Breakfast On day 1 , Dinner on Day 2
- Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, shopping, etc.)
- Camera charges at any sites (if applicable)
- Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Tea and Snacks
Extra Information's
⚠️ Things to Know Before You Book This Trip
🛏️ Stay & Comfort
- Stay will be in basic Agumbe homestays or hotels – not luxury accommodations.
- Rooms are provided on a sharing basis only (twin/triple/quad/More ) — no couple rooms available.
- All rooms have attached bathrooms, but no toiletries are provided – please carry your own.
- Towels are not provided – make sure to bring your own.
- Facilities are minimal, offering a simple and local living experience.
🥾 Trek & Activity Focus
- This is a trekking and nature-focused trip — not suitable for those seeking comfort-focused or resort-style vacations.
- Participants must be in good physical condition, as treks range from 3 to 10 km through uneven forest terrain.
- Not suitable for people with mobility issues or those who are not comfortable with long walks or humid conditions.
🍛 Food
- All meals will be Karnataka-style — simple, local, and prepared with regional ingredients.
- Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will be available as per local availability.
- Special dietary preferences (vegan, Jain, etc.) must be informed in advance but cannot be guaranteed.
🎒 What to Carry
- Good quality trekking shoes
- Long socks or leech socks (highly recommended)
- Light clothing, quick-dry wear, towel
- Rain jacket/poncho (especially for October-November)
- Personal toiletries and medication
- Torchlight/headlamp
- Refillable water bottle
- Small day backpack
- Sunscreen, cap/hat, mosquito repellent
đź“Ś General Guidelines
- This is an eco-sensitive destination — no plastic waste, no loud music, no disturbance to wildlife.
- Mobile signal is weak or unavailable in most areas — best enjoyed as a digital detox.
- Itinerary may vary slightly due to weather or forest department regulations.
- Minimum age: 10+ years (must be physically fit and mentally prepared for treks).
- Participants are expected to be punctual, respectful to locals, and follow the guide’s instructions at all times.
- 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 helps avoid any inconvenience due to potential delays and gives you time to freshen up or grab a tea before the journey begins.
Fees
₹4,500.00
Available Seats: 10
Payment Plan
| Payment dates | Amount |
| At the time of Registration | â‚ą 2,700 |
| Before Sep 5 , 2025 | â‚ą 1,800 |
| Total Amount | â‚ą 4,500 |
Cancellation Fee
A participant will be refunded his/her paid fees after deducting the following cancellation fees.
| Day of Cancellation | Cancellation Fees |
| Before 20 days of camp start | â‚ą2,500 |
| Before 15 days of camp start | â‚ą3,500 |
| Before 07 days from camp start date | â‚ą4,000 |
| Within 7 days from camp start date | â‚ą4,500 |
- 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. ( 3% 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:Â 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:Â You can compare the Itinerary with any other itinerary available on social media/ Google. Our itinerary is special with all COVID safety ensured.
- Food prepared in safe conditions:Â 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:Â 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 LetsGoForACampÂ
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
No, Pick up point is from Mangalore. We have train and bus to Mangalore. You can choose your own comfortable mode of transport from Kerala.
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
- Leach 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 , waterbottle , snacks , etc.
- Medicines
- Carry all your daily use medicines
- Carry medcines for any ailments or allergies you have faced
- Energizers and Snacks
- Energinzers 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 that would be provided at the stay
- Towel
- We wont be providing towels at the stay.
- Other personal items
- Carry sufficient hard cash
- Don’t carry expensive jewelleries , etc
- [Optional] Jackets/ Sweatshirts / Scarf
- Carry these if you are prone to cold
