Hello friends, Trek Mates India, are glad to invite you for Wildlife tour to Agumbe Rainforest on Friday, 2nd Oct 2015(Leaving on Thursday, 1st Oct '15 Night).
Some Info about Tour:
Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Agumbe is associated with rainforest conservation efforts, documentation of medicinal plants, tourism (trekking and photography).
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Agumbe is one of the most scenic places on the Western Ghats of the Southern India. Added to the lush green view all around, the attractions for the visitors is the spectacular sunset and vast opportunities it offers to the trekkers.
If you are looking for a peaceful break for a few days from the hectic city life, away from the crowded and commercialized attractions, then this is the place for you.
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Agumbe is among the places that receive high rainfall and is rightly called the Cherrapunji of South India. Agumbe also served the screening of most of the episodes of one of the most popular television serial Malgudi Days based on R.K Narayan's novel.
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(All images Sourced from internet.)
If you are looking for a peaceful break for a few days from the hectic city life, away from the crowded and commercialized attractions, then this is the place for you.
Agumbe is among the places that receive high rainfall and is rightly called the Cherrapunji of South India. Agumbe also served the screening of most of the episodes of one of the most popular television serial Malgudi Days based on R.K Narayan's novel.
(All images Sourced from internet.)
The Agumbe rainforests of the Western Ghats is a precious gift of life to South India. A biodiversity hot spot, it holds within its folds a world of new science yet to be explored. As Tiger is for mainland the flagship of the reptilian world in these forests is undoubtedly the King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), colloquially known as Kalinga. Agumbe lies in the West coastal region of South India, approximately 300 km west-northwest of Bangalore, the state capital of Karnataka in South India. It is approximately 55 km from the Arabian Sea and the coast of India at Udupi which hosts the nearest railway station. The elevation of Agumbe is 643m. As part of the Western Ghats mountain range, Agumbe lies in an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Detailed Itinerary for the tour :
Thurday, 1st Oct
Depart From Mumbai to Udupi by Manglore Express 12133 at 10.00 pm from Mumbai CST Terminus.
Day 1: (2nd Oct)
We will reach Udupi by morning 11:00 am. Fresh n up and have breakfast. Reach Agumbe camp site by a private transport. Later we will start with introduction session. After that we will search for Draco (Western Ghats flying lizard) Then stream walk, swimming is an option! Post High Tea we will trek to explore the rainforest. At night we will be going for a walk to find amphibians and nocturnal mammals (flying squirrel, slender loris and more). Overnight stay at base camp.
We will reach Udupi by morning 11:00 am. Fresh n up and have breakfast. Reach Agumbe camp site by a private transport. Later we will start with introduction session. After that we will search for Draco (Western Ghats flying lizard) Then stream walk, swimming is an option! Post High Tea we will trek to explore the rainforest. At night we will be going for a walk to find amphibians and nocturnal mammals (flying squirrel, slender loris and more). Overnight stay at base camp.
Day 2 : (3rd Oct) Day begins with a trek under thick canopy, exploring forest for insects, reptiles, amphibians and birds. There will be a small session on First Aid for snake bites, an essential for wildlife lovers and trekkers. Stream walk to find amphibians and snakes. Night walk to find nocturnal reptiles. Rest at basecamp.
Day 3 : (4th Oct) Day begins with a small trail in the forest. Later Introduction to Snakes of Agumbe and Ecology of King Cobras. Nature trail. Discussion on the habitat type of Agumbe and other wildlife it houses. We will leave back for Udupi post lunch and we will depart by Matsyagandha Exp 12620 which leaves Udupi at 3:58 pm and reaches Mumbai on monday by 6:30 am. One can also opt for Mumbai Exp 12134 departs at 3:00 pm from Udupi and reaches Mumbai at 4:30 am
Return home with Happy and Great memories.
Important:
- Bonfire and loud music is prohibited in view of avoiding any disturbance to animals.
- Handling, agitating, or disturbing any wildlife will warrant strict action
- Collection of any kind of flora or fauna is not permitted
- Exercise caution, control and care during observation and photography in the forestto avoid stressing species or exposing them to danger
- Respect the culture and sentiments of locals.
Cost for the outing will be INR 9500 per person.
INCLUSIONS:
- Veg/ Non-veg South Indian food during stay at Agumbe basecamp.
- Accomodation in Tents on sharing basis, blankets and mats will be provided.
- Clean common bathrooms and toilets.
- Transportation from Udupi to Udupi
- TMI Expertise
EXCLUSIONS:
- Train tickets from Mumbai to Udupi and return.
- Meals during train journey
- Surface transfers during King cobra rescue calls.
- Anything other than mentioned above
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit INR 6000/- into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
One has to pay the amount in the following account.
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with [Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number, Age, Gender, Emergency Name & Contact No]
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