The ones who grew up in the '90s will remember Agumbe as the village where Malgudi days was shot. This small town is situated on the edge of Western Ghats and holds pride in the fact that it was in the second position to receive highest rainfall in India. Here are some reasons you should backpack into the rainforests of Agumbe this monsoon.
1.Enjoy the village life: Agumbe is same like other village in India,but weather during and after monsoon become awesome .The house where Malgudi days was shot is now a stay home named Dodda Mane run by an elderly lady who doesn’t charge anything from the visitors (people pay her whatever they want to). After July and till February Agumbe is the best time to visit this mist covered village and explore the beauty of Agumbe ghats.
2.Volunteer at the Rainforest Research Station – Volunteering at Agumbe rainforest research station is one of the best ways to stay for some time in this rainforest. This is a research station that is located in between of the Agumbe reserve forest. Here you can join the team of researchers to study the amphibians, local reptiles and the insects found in these jungles. Also if you are a book lover the library at ARRS is the best place to be.
3.Rainforest trekking – There is no place like Agumbe rainforests to explore in this season. There are lots of trekking place near this village like: Mission Betta, Barkana Falls and Koodlu Teertha Falls where you can reach by hiking in the forest, for some places you need to take permission from local police. These forests are home of beautiful birds, insects, bloodsucking leeches that will get stuck on your body while walking and the dangerous yet magnificent king Cobra.
So pack your bags this monsoon and hide yourself in the dense forests of Agumbe. This village will leave you with an experience of lifetime. Planning a trip? Learn how Skyoutbike rental can help make it perfect.
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