Agumbe is the small village and hill station positioned in the
Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. Agumbe station is lying in a Thirthahalli
taluk. Nature lovers will definitely go to enjoy this place because of greenery
hills and amazing valleys created by nature. Agumbe is world-famous for heavy
rainfall after Cherrapunji. ARRS (Agumbe Rainforest Research Station) is
popular spot for a tourist. This Indian tourist place is the one and only
enduring tropical forest research spot of India. This capital of King Cobra
snake is known for deep forests as well so those who like wild safari should
visit Agumbe.
However, some Naxalite movements have been observed at some close places
of Agumbe hill station so tourist might face some security issues as KSP
(Karnataka State Police) is been deployed for safety of visitors. Tourist will
get check posts at several spots of the Agumbe, but visitors are reaching this
stunning hill station frequently.
Key spots for a tourist in Agumbe are sunset point, waterfalls, and
deep forests.
Sunset Point: countless visitors are reaching the Agumbe hills to
watch the astonishing sunset view. The sundown over the Arabian Sea from the
high hills is always special thing. However, the sea is situated at some
distance but the view is stunning.
Various waterfalls at Agumbe:
Kunchikal Falls: people believe Kunchikal Falls are the highest
waterfalls in India, but the statement is incorrect. The rumour spread over the
internet is wrong, but the height of the fall is 455 meters. The measured
height of the waterfall is from the sea level not of the waterfall so it is big
but not the biggest of India. Though, the fall is amazing and always full with
water flow. The Varahi river is special spot for divers and visitors who love
to swim.
Barkana Falls: the waterfall known as Barkana is the 10th biggest
waterfall of India situated in Agumbe. This fall is formed by Seeta River, and
its height is 259 meters.
Onake Abbi Falls: the next waterfall close to Agumbe is Onake. The
greenery surrounding the fall is special thing to watch.
Koodlu Theertha falls: the striking waterfall situated at just 20 km
distance from Agumbe is another spot for a tourist. Here visitors can do
trekking and enjoy the waterfall.
Attaining Agumbe:
Road: Agumbe is the village close to town Thirthahalli, which means
tourists has to reach this town to reach the Agumbe hill station. The NH
(National Highway)-13 is directly connected to Agumbe, and the roads are clean
and properly managed. Buses from Bangalore are available to attain Agumbe.
Reaching Shimoga is also the good way to reach Agumbe.
Rail: Konkan Railway at Udupi is the closest biggest railhead to
reach Agumbe.
Air: Closest airbase is Mangalore International Airport, which has
direct flights from throughout the world.
Few Interesting Images of Agumbe
