Coorg - Cofee Plantations in Western Ghats, Karnataka

If you enjoy spectacular sunsets, sparkling streams, verdant village vistas, and an unspoilt rustic ambience, Agumbe is the place for you. Situated at an elevation of 826m in Shimoga district, Agumbe provided the perfect setting for R. K. Narayan to film his novel Malgudi Days. Agumbe and its environs are full of exciting trekking routes. Forested trails lead from here to a jungle pond called Emkal Kere, a hillock called Nishani Gudda, and to Barkana Falls. Agumbe is also known as the Cherrapunji of South India.

You can also stop by the 14th century temple with Hoysalastyle sculptures dedicated to Lord Gopalakrishna. The sunset as seen from Agumbe is a spectacular sight and many visitors come here to watch it, especially between November and January. A microwave tower, a significant landmark of Agumbe, is located at this point.

About 50 km from Udupi this is the ideal spot for sunset watchers. The best season here to have glorious view of the red sun disappearing in the west is between November and December 70 kms southwest, is unforgettable for its glorious sunset.

Bhagamandala, Pullingoth and Makutta are three of the 14 heavy rainfall stations in India, the other station in Karnataka being Agumbe in Shimoga district.

Year Rainfall (in mm)

2000 2655.5

2001 2275.7

2002 2146.8

2003 2064.6

2004 2709.7

2005 3042.4

Agumbe

How to reach there

District Shimoga

Sringeri – 23km

Manipal – 55km

Kollur – 60km

Shimoga – 90km

Bangalore – 365km

Udupi – 60km

Shimoga – 90km

Mangalore – 135km