Touch-icon-iphone-76x76

DownloadThrillophiliaApp

Book Tour and Activities on the Go!

App StoreGoogle Play
X

Includes

Meals

Transport

Activities

Accommodation

Overview

About the activity / tour with details:

Located at an altitude of 800 meters in the Western Ghats, Agumbe, Shimoga is the quaint little town you must visit at some point in your life! One of the last remaining rainforests of India, Agumbe is perhaps the herpetology capital of this part of the world. Embark on an exciting Agumbe photography tour expedition and you can search for the beautiful, yet fearsome species of the Malabar Pit Viper and the hump-nosed viper, amongst other exotic species.

Grab your cameras and keep a watch out in the thick vegetation for the stunning green vine snakes and if you are lucky you could even find the biggest of them all, the King Cobra! Since Agumbe receives the highest annual rainfall in South India, you can embark on this photography tour in the peak of monsoon! 

You will notice that during the Agumbe photography tour, a significant part of Agumbe lies in the heart of the mighty Sahyadris; one of the richest bird habitats of the world. If you’re lucky, you’ll stumble upon some of the avian delights of the region such as the Ceylon Frogmouth, the Malabar Trogon, Indian Pitta, Yellow Browed Bulbul and Blue Bearded Bee-eater among others. A photographer’s delight and paradise for the bird lover, this 3 day tour is all you need to unwind and spend a long time with nature! 


Itinerary

  • Day 1 -

    Arrival

    Once you arrive at Agumbe and proceed to your campsite you can indulge in a good breakfast before you attend your orientation session to get to know the place.

    Following this, you could go for a tranquil walk around the camp and a session on macro photography, lighting and the various techniques you’ll need to make your images.

    Once you’ve tucked into your lunch, embark on another walk around the camp to discover the mysteries of the forests.

    Engage in an interesting image review session before a warm dinner and head out for one last night stroll around the rain-forest to spot exotic wildlife. 

  • Day 2 -

    Activities

    Rise nice and early to the sounds of the birds.

    After breakfast, walk in and near the campsite looking out for butterflies, frogs, and snakes after which you can return to the resort for a brief review of your photographs.

    Post lunch, we will go for a brief stroll to a nearby stream to capture wildlife.

    In the evening, you can visit the highest point in Agumbe, Kundadri to capture the sun setting for some amazing backlit portraits before you return for dinner and head out to click more photos on your night walk! 

  • Day 3 -

    Departure

    After breakfast, you can head into the forest looking for beetles, frogs, and snakes and reach the top of a small hillock to get a good view of surrounding forests.

    After a fruitful session of photography, you can begin your descend back to the camp for a coffee break and a session on snakebite protocol and snake photography by the resident herpetologist, Gowri Shankar.

    Post lunch, get ready to pack up and leave to the sunset point and spend your time there looking for wildlife and capture some breathtaking landscapes till sunset.

    After an early dinner, you can begin your departure to Bangalore.

Stay

    7
  • Twin Sharing basis in tents

Meal

    7
  • Veg and Non Veg
    • 7
  • Breakfast Included
    • 7
  • Lunch Included
    • 7
  • Dinner Included

Activity

    7
  • Photography tour
    • 7
  • Herpetology sessions
    • 7
  • Camping

Other Inclusions

    7
  • Accommodation at Kalinga Center for Rainforest Ecology on twin sharing basis in tents
    • 7
  • All meals during the stay
    • 7
  • On-field assistance and reviewing images
    • 7
  • Renowned herpetologist accompanying on the guided walks and herpetology sessions
    • 7
  • All applicable taxes during the trip

Transport

    7
  • Shared Vehicle
    • 7
  • Local transportation of Agumbe

Things To Carry

    7
  • Comfortable clothing, caps/hat, water bottle and hard-soledshoes (compulsory)
    • 7
  • Umbrella, rain coats or Poncho
    • 7
  • Flashlight with extra batteries (compulsory)

Advisory

    7
  • Ensure that you get a BSNL connection on your phone as it will be the only network provider in the area

Cancellation Policy

    7
  • If cancellations are made 15 days before the start date of the trip, no cancellation fees will be applicable.
    • 7
  • If cancellations are made within 7-15 days before the start date of the trip, 10% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
    • 7
  • If cancellations are made within 3-6 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
    • 7
  • If cancellations are made within 0-2 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
    • 7
  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
    • 7
  • Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Refund Policy

    7
  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days
    • 7
  • All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash

Booking Confirmation Policy

    7
  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 12 hours of successful booking
    • 7
  • In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
    • 7
  • Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

Write Your Story

    Your Rating:

    Ajax-loader

    Why Thrillophilia

    • b

      Verified Reviews

      25000+ Pictures and Reviews on the platform.

    • b

      Best Price Guarantee

      We have a best price guarantee. If you get the same product anywhere else at a cheaper price and you inform us about the same on the same day of your booking, we will refund the difference of cost to you.

    • b

      10000+ Tours and Activities

      We have activities across 17 countries, across every category so that you never miss best things to do anywhere.

    • b

      Customer Delight

      We are always able to support you so that you have a hassle free experience.

    Supplier

    supplier
    Code: 4214946

    More Things to do in Shimoga

    Most Popular Destinations

    Book Now