Augumbe Rainforest
The Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS) is a field based conservation and research organisation situated inside the Agumbe Reserved Forest at Agumbe in the central Western Ghats of southern India. The Agumbe Reserved Forests receives an annual rainfall in excess of 7,000 mm (280 in) and is at an elevation of about 640 m (2,100ft) above sea level. It forms a part of the Malnad-Kodagu corridor, which also includes the Someshwara, Mookambika, Bhadra, and Sharavati Wildlife Sanctuaries, Kudremukh National Park, and various other forest tracts and reserve forests around Kundapur, Shankaranarayana, Hosanagara, Sringeri, and Thirthahalli.
Augumbe Rainforest Exploration Details
- Region: Western Ghat, Augumbe.
- Grade: Easy jungle walk
- Type: wildlife Forest walk
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night (Ex Mangalore)
Augumbe Rainforest Exploration Cost
- Ex. Mangalore: Rs. 7200/- per person
- Ex. Mumbai: Rs. 10500/- per person
Augumbe Rainforest Exploration Itinerary
Day 1: Mangalore – Agumbe (120Kms/3Hrs)
Arrive Agumbe and transfer to Rainforest research station. Rest house will be allotted and relax. Head out for Agumbe trail in search of Gliding Drecko and Rainforest birds. Breakfast will be served at Agumbe and post breakfast we take a stroll in the forests of Agumbe in search of King Cobra, Lion tailed macaque and others. Lunch in ARRS and afternoon will be photography session on Reptile and macro photography. Evening few birds’ photography session and later in the night we go in search of snakes, scorpions and other reptiles and amphibians. Dinner will be served at ARRS, another night trail after dinner and head back to Resort.
Meals – Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Agumbe – Mangalore (120Kms/3Hrs)
Rise up to call of birds, and enjoy breakfast. Take another walk around the research station looking out for birds and Lion tailed macaque. Enjoy Lunch and transfer to Mangalore station. Tour ends with remarkable memories.
Meals - Breakfast
Hotel Details
Rainforest Research Station - Basic
Note - Above mentioned hotel are subject to change depending on the group size or similar category hotels will be offered.
What is included in the tour
- Return 3 tier AC train ticket from Mumbai to Mangalore (Ex Mumbai option)
- Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis
- Local transportation by Ac vehicle
- Meals as per mentioned in the itinerary
- Forest trails
- Professional wildlife naturalist host
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel till Mangalore and back (Ex Madgaon option)
- Additional / personal use of vehicle
- Extended stay due to weather conditions not in human control
- Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, mineral waters, non-alcoholic beverages, tips, phone calls, laundry etc.
- Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Camera fees, etc
- Adventure sports at the property.
- Anything not mentioned in “inclusions”
- A Hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- A dust protection mask
- Personal Bottle (To avoid plastic use – 1LtrsX2)
- Small backpack for trails (10Ltrs) and Proper backpack for your clothes, etc.
- Bird books
- Sun screen
- Raincoat/Wind-cheater/Rain jacket (NO UMBRELLA)
- Only dull coloured clothes (Green, brown, Beige, Camouflage)
- Camera (At owners risk) with proper equipment for photography (As per need)
- Fleece/Jacket (temperatures drop in the forest to below 10 degree Celsius
- Binoculars
- Energy bars for trails
- Repellents
Cancellation Policy
- 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 21 to 35 days prior to the event date.
- 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 21 to 14 days prior to the event date.
- 25 % refund if notified via phone conversation 14 to 7 days prior to the event date
- No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 7 days prior to the event date
- No show No Refund.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
Important Notes
- Wildlife safaris/Bird watching is a matter of luck and opportunity. No guarantee of any sighting is made. Neither of our associates will quote that, although we try our best to spot and show you as much as nature allows us to.
- Birdwatching is a hobby and not a race, hence request all birders to maintain discipline at all times.
- Bird watching is an art of silence and key observation.
- Avoid Pointing out directly to a bird that might flush the bird away.
- Do not get too close to a bird for a photograph that you flush it away.
- Birdwatching should be enjoyed by binoculars and the fun is to spot them, identify them and if you still have some time with the bird photograph them.
- Never enter the forest with an intention of spotting a single species, it will only disappoint you. The forest is a gift packet with a lot to surprise with. Listen to our naturalist for more wonderful experience.
- Our walks are not target species specific (Unless specified)
- We explore everything we find uncommon and need to be explained.
- Any demand for spotting a single species in any jeep will not be entertained by the guide or the tour leader as there are other travellers who would want to see the birds etc.
- Respect & honour everything that is in the forest and it has to offer you.
- Enjoy being in the forest and you will feel much happier away from the concrete chaos.
- Respect the local, tribes, guards, guides, drivers, officers and all animals.
- Front seat of the Gypsy is always reserved for the Guide or Guard.
- No extra room will be made for photographers, respecting other travellers. (For photographers it is recommended to opt for higher options)
- No littering in the forest strictly. (what goes comes back the same way)
- Camera fees & guide tips to be paid separately & directly.
- Kindly follow the instructions given by the tour leader and the guide for your own safety.
