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Agumbe (ex Bangalore)
Journey to the heart of Malnad!
TOUR OVERVIEW
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.
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.
GALLERY
Day 1 - 29 Mar 2024
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 & walk to the beautiful Mandagadde bird sanctuary, which is just 2 km from the homestay. Overnight at Thirthahalli.
Day 2 - 30 Mar 2024
After breakfast drive to Agumbe and Tirthahalli. Agumbe is the habitat for several endemic species, including the King Cobra. 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.
Day 3 - 31 Mar 2024
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!
Inclusions
- Transport to Tirathahalli in an AC tempo traveler or similar.
- All meals from Day 1 to Day 3, except dinner on Day 3. Two cups of coffee/tea/milk per day.
- Clean and basic Non A/c accommodation on double sharing basis for adults. The rooms are naturally air cooled, hence A/c won’t be required.
- All activities and entrance fees
- Tolls and Parking
- Guidance of an F5 traveler.
Exclusions
- Tips, beverages not mentioned in the itinerary and other expenses of personal nature.
- 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
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:
- Upto 30 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 25% deducted and 75% refunded as cash.
- Upto 11 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 50% 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.
Arrival & Departure timings
This trip is to Ex-Bangalore. Joining us from a different city?
Reach Bangalore by the evening of 28th March and book your return journey after 10.30PM on 31st March.
Note on Weather
Weather would be pleasant, Please keep light jackets for the evenings.
*Please note that now a days, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days.
Food!
Home cooked meals would be served with one or two non veg options.
About your stay
Note > Prepare > Accept > Embrace
- Agumbe is the habitat for several endemic species, including the King Cobra. If you are afraid of reptiles, this trip is not for you – we will be visiting Kalinga centre for rainforest ecology to understand the rainforest ecosystem better.
- The distances are long and hence we will need to maintain timings. The picks ups will be early morning to ensure that we leave Bangalore by 7 AM.
‘F5 Escapes’ is a Bangalore-based, experiential travel company, with a focus on redefining the way women travel in India. The premise of F5 is an ambitious dream – to put India on the global travel map as a preferred destination for women from across the globe.
F5 Escapes offers fixed departure all-women group tours, customized itineraries for families, groups and solo travellers. We also do in-city engagements which include #JustGo travel meetups, workshops to educate women on travel safety, sustainable menstruation, motorbiking etc.