Agumbe women group tour - Road trip Ex. Bangalore

Agumbe – Into the heart of Malnad!

Karnataka

3 Days

Light Walk/Climb (1-3 km/day)

START DATE

3 APR, Fri

END DATE

5 APR, Sun

₹16,500*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Agumbe – Into the heart of Malnad!

₹ 16,500 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

3 APR, Fri

END DATE

5 APR, Sun

₹ 16,500 * 5% GST extra

Karnataka is truly ‘One state. Many worlds’, isn’t it? That’s exactly why we have now come up with a plan to transport you to one of the other worlds. Join our Agumbe women group tour and experience it.

Known as the ‘Capital of Malenadu’, Shimoga is one of relatively less explored nature getaways in Karnataka. The word ‘Shimoga’ is the distorted version of ‘Shiva Moga’, which means ‘Shiva’s face’. This region was also home of the celebrated Kannada Rashtrakavi, Kuvempu. Agumbe is a biodiversity hotspot and the habitat for several endemic species of Western Ghats, including the flagship species, the King Cobra.

Highlights

Explore Mandagadde bird sanctuary

Walk through the rainforest in Agumbe

Drop by the childhood home of the Kannada playwright, Kuvempu

Visit the Amrutheshwara Shiva Temple

Important

The Agumbe women group trip is a road trip from Bangalore, with multiple pick-up and drop off points usually along the ORR. We’ll start pickups by 6 AM (03 April) and return by 8 PM (05 April).

Getting there

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Start at 6 AM on 3 APR

Bangalore city

Karnataka

Return by 8 PM on 5 APR

Bangalore city

Karnataka

Itinerary

21°C - 35°C | Warm days, Pleasant evenings

Chance of rain: Low-Medium

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1 : Bangalore to Tirthahalli. Mandagadde bird Sanctuary.

Drive: 7-8 hrs

Walk: 1 hr

Local sightseeing

Leave from Bangalore to Tirathahalli at 6 AM. Breakfast en route. Reach your homestay for a late lunch. Treat yourself to a wholesome lunch. Relax amidst the beautiful environs of the homestay and walk to the beautiful Mandagadde bird sanctuary, which is just 2 km from the homestay. Overnight at Thirthahalli.

This Agumbe road trip is from Bangalore. The drive to Tirthahalli will be long and we need to maintain timing. We will start the pick-ups at 6 AM so that we can leave the city by 7 AM. Also, it being a long weekend, expect road traffic.

Your stay would be a small, clean home property with fixed meal timings. It is not a luxury resort and kindly come with the right expectations of sharing a beautiful Malnad home.

Home cooked meals would be served with one or two non veg options.

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Well planned itinerary to Agumbe

Day 2 : Rainforest and conservation at Agumbe. Kuppali and Kavishaila guided stream walk.

Drive: 1-2 hrs

Walk: 1-2 hr

Local attractions

After breakfast, drive to Agumbe. Visit Kalinga Centre for Rainforest Ecology, the five acre field site nestled at the heart of the rainforests of Agumbe. Understand the flora and fauna of the region, especially the snakes and frogs! Walk through the rainforest, soak in the beauty and enjoy lunch. Return to homestay via Kuppali, the birthplace and childhood home of the renowned Kannada playwright and poet Kuvempu. Visit the Kavishaila and Kuvempu house. Overnight at homestay.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? Agumbe is the habitat for several endemic species, including the King Cobra!

Day 3 : Amruteshwara Shiva temple. Back to Bangalore.

Drive: 7-8 hrs

Walk: 1-2 hr

Return

After breakfast check out with packed lunch and start for Bangalore and visit the Amrutheshwara Shiva Temple on the way. Rewind the two days and refresh! The Agumbe women only trip ends.

There will be multiple drop points along the ORR. Drops will be along the same route as pickups. There will not be any drops made to the airport/railway stations. We expect to be back in Bangalore by 8 PM. For those traveling to other cities, please book your return flights after 10:30 PM.

Important

The Agumbe women group trip is a road trip from Bangalore, with multiple pick-up and drop off points usually along the ORR. We’ll start pickups by 6 AM (03 April) and return by 8 PM (05 April).

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 6,000 + 5% GST

Children (5 yrs to 10 yrs): INR 12,500 + 5% GST

Adolescents (11 yrs to 17 yrs): INR 16,500 + 5% GST

Additional services: Joining the Agumbe group tour from a different city? Reach Bangalore the previous evening (i.e., 02 April) and book your return journey after 10.30 PM on 05 April. Get in touch with us to help you plan your stay and transport at an additional cost.

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Agumbe tour package includes:

Transport to Tirathahalli in an AC tempo traveler or similar.

All meals starting from breakfast on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3.

Clean and basic Non A/c accommodation on double sharing basis. The rooms are naturally air cooled, hence A/c won’t be required.

Guided stream walk at KCRE

All activities and entrance fees

Tolls and Parking

Guidance of an F5 traveler.

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Tips, personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary and other expenses of personal nature.

Meals other than mentioned

Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Camera fees at monuments, parks

Transport to and from your pick up/drop points in Bangalore.

5% GST

Policy

Terms & Conditions

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:

Up to 30 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 25% of the trip cost deducted and 75% refunded as cash.

Up to 11 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 50% of the trip cost deducted and rest refunded as cash.

Within 10 days of the commencement of trip/Last day intimation/no show – No refund.

DISCLAIMER

F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveler in getting medical attention.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs

What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays being used in the trip.

What kind of food will be available?

Simple home cooked vegetarian meals with one or two non-veg options will be served. Meal timings at the homestay will be fixed.

What will be the pickup/drop off point?

This trip is from Bangalore. We will have multiple pick-up and drop points along the ORR. This will be updated as per the group. Pickup will start at 6 AM on 03 April, 2026. On the way back, drop points will remain the same. We will try to be back in Bangalore by 8 PM on 05 April, 2026.

How to join the Agumbe ex. Bangalore trip if coming from a different city?

If you are traveling from a different city, reach Bangalore the previous evening, i.e., 02 April, or early morning, by 5 AM on 03 April, and plan your return after 10:30 PM on 05 April, 2026.

As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Agumbe group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women group tours to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. While a solo trip from Bangalore gives you the autonomy to pace your trip, group travelling is hassle-free and without the mental load of planning and organising. You travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Agumbe women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Note on Smoking and Alcohol policy: This trip is non-smoking and non-alcoholic.

How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.

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