- Best time
- Jul–Feb
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹900–4,500
- Food a day
- ₹200–900
- Nearest railhead
- 55 km away
- Nearest airport
- 100 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Agumbe
The “Cherrapunji of the south” — a Malnad village in dense rainforest, home to king cobras and a research station, with a famous sunset point over the Arabian Sea and the house where “Malgudi Days” was shot.
Things to do in Agumbe
Agumbe Sunset Point
Sun dropping into the sea far below the ghats.
Barkana Falls
One of India’s tallest falls, seen from a forest viewpoint.
Onake Abbi Falls
Forest walk to a tall, slender fall.
Jogigundi Falls
Short walk to a fall dropping into a cave pool.
Kundadri Hill
Jain temple on a rocky summit with Malnad views.
Malgudi Days House (Doddamane)
The old house used in the TV series.
Where to stay in Agumbe
Doddamane homestay
The Malgudi Days house, still a family home.
Malnad homestays
Areca and coffee estate stays nearby.
What to eat
Malnad meals
Akki rotti, kesuvina gojju and holige.
Neer dosa
Lacy rice crepes with coconut chutney.
Good to know
- Leeches are everywhere in the monsoon — carry salt or leech socks.
- Treks to Barkana and Onake Abbi need forest permission; go with a local guide.
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