Best time to visit
October - May (ideal)
June - September (good)
For Whom
Bird enthusiasts/photographers; snake enthusiasts; trek enthusiasts
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| Agumbe | 3 Nights / 4 Days from Rs. 10,500/- |
Summary
Agumbe, located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, is among the wettest locations in the world, with upto 10000 mm of rainfall, often within the few short months of the southwest Monsoon. The rainforest around Agumbe is connected montane evergreen forests of Kudremukh and among south India’s last remaining patches of lowland evergreen forest in the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary.
We stay in the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station, initiated by the world famous herpetologist, Romulus Whitaker, ideal to gain first hand knowledge of Herpetology and life at a research station. Located within the world’s only King Cobra sanctuary, the experience provides a great opportunity to encounter wild king cobras, among several other snakes, endemic birds and other rainforest flora & fauna. While mammals might be difficult to find within these dense rainforest, there are chances of encountering real rarities such as the brown palm civet and brown mongoose, among more regularly sighted wild boar and deer.
Itinerary Outline - to be confirmed |
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Facilities |
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| Accommodation: | : | In simple tents (camping style) or simple permanent structures |
| Food: | : | Simple variety of vegetarian or non-vegetarian options |
| Transport: | : | Road transfers in A/C vehicles (type dependent on group size) |
| Difficulty level: | : | Moderate, for hikes in mountainous, uneven terrain and through rainforest |
- Costs are calculated based on minimum 4 persons traveling. We can work out a costing for smaller groups, once we have details from you. Maximum group size for this tour is 6.
- Tour costs are per person based on a sharing (dependent on group size) basis ex-Bangalore and is all inclusive (transport, accommodation, food, personnel and all taxes and fees). Personnel includes a naturalist/tour leader and resource persons from the local community. Please check with us on specific items to make sure if it is included in the published tour costs.
- Bookings are confirmed only upon full payment of the tour cost and at least 15 days in advance from the proposed departure date.
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour at anytime due to unforeseen circumstances. We will refund the entire booking amount under these circumstances.
- Payment options:
- Our preferred mode of payment is through electronic transfers into our bank account. Relevant details will be provided to you once you are ready to make the payment.
- Online credit card payments in USD/GBP/EUR are accepted through Paypal. Indian customers can also use a credit card to pay online through Paypal, but please be aware that you will be charged an additional currency conversion fee for the same.
- We accept demand drafts/cheques in INR, GBP, EUR or USD
- In case you want to cancel your booking:
- A 90% refund if cancellation requested more than one month before the proposed date of departure
- A 15% refund if cancellation requested less than one month from the proposed date of departure.
| Dates | : | Download itinerary for latest schedule Please note that we can customise schedule for independent travel |
| Costs | : | INR 10,500/person (USD 240/GBP 155/EUR 190) - based on minimum 4 persons traveling, ex- Bangalore. |
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- Weather: Updates based on dates of travel.
- Since we will explore the location on foot and in mountainous terrain, we recommend you wear comfortable walking/trekking shoes for the trip. Full pants are highly recommended for better protection against snake-bites and scratches from thorny undergrowth. A full length rain-coat is essential at this time of the year, and plenty of spare socks to replace used dank ones.
- Please bring your binoculars along - you will appreciate the sights of the forests much more with binoculars on hand. We will have a pair or two to share amongst us, but it is recommended that you carry your own. Email: contact@ficuswildlife.net Web: www.ficuswildlife.net
- Please bring essential medication with you, since the local outlets will not always carry what you are looking for. Do check with your doctor on medication and medical safety if you have any medical condition.
FYI and Guidelines
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