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Agumbe

Country:
India
State:
Karnataka
City:
SHIMOGA
Type of Location:
Others
About Location

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Places to Visit
How to Reach

Getting Here
Air: Mangalore is the nearest airport (Bajpe)
Rail: Udupi is the nearest railway station on Konkan Railway.
Road: Bangalore via Hassan - Belur - Chikamagalur - Sringeri - Agumbe. The Road is excellent to drive on this route. The distance between Sringeri and Agumbe is only 15 Kms.

Where to Stay: There is no accommodation available in Agumbe. You have to stay in Shimoga or Sringeri.

Key places to visit
Sunset Point , Gopalakrishna Temple, Barkana Falls, Kunchikal Falls, Onake Abbi Falls , Jogigundi Falls

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Places to Visit

Tourist Attractions:

Sunset Point attracts a lot of visitors. On a clear day one can see the sunset over the Arabian Sea.

Gopalakrishna Temple is a 14th century temple which exhibits Hoysala Art is a major tourist attraction.

Barkana Falls is at a height of 850 Feet. The view from the valley is very spectacular. This fall is formed by the Seeta River, stop at the Barkana view point to get the glimpse of the Falls.

Kunchikal Falls is at height of 1493 Feet. It is the second highest waterfalls in India.This falls is formed by Varahi River.

Onake Abbi Falls is a beautiful water falls located deep in the forest. Onake means pounding stick in Kannada.

Jogigundi Falls is a very small falls very close to Agumbe, is a ideal picnic spot. It takes about 10 to 15 mins to reach this place.

 

Best Time To Visit: November to January.

Around Agumbe are many hills, streams and rivers hidden in dense tropical forests. It is a location popular with trekkers who are willing to explore the jungles braving the rains, leeches and thick vegetation.

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