Agumbi, the beautiful hill station is famous for its sunsets, waterfalls and for its research unit on king cobras. The hill station is accessible from Srinegri, Manipal, Kollur, Shimoga and Bangalore by road. The nearest railway stations are Udupi and Shimoga. This is a beautiful hillside perched in the Shimoga district; and is located in the backdrop of Nishani Gudda. This is the perfect spot for people who need to unwind amidst a serene environment. For adventurous travelers there are trekking trails but one needs permission from the forest department before setting out on journey. In Karnataka Agumbe is also known as the place that receives highest rainfall.

The hill station`s first claim to fame was when R. K. Narayan`s famous novel Malgudi Days was shot here. However the striking feature of this place is its forest. The forest will lead one to a jungle pond known as Emkal Kere. One can also check out the Barkana Falls. There is an ancient temple dating back to 14th century. This temple is dedicated to Lord Gopalakrishna and is built in Hoysala style. If you love sunsets then do not miss out the mesmeric scene form Agumbe. The sunset in Agumbe, Karnataka is a famous site and tourists come here from November to January to witness this. A microwave tower, an important landmark, is also situated at the sunset point.

Agumbe is popular for its Rainforest Research Station set up by Romulus Whitaker, a renowned herpetologist. Agumbe is seen as an important dwelling place for King Cobra. The main aim of this reserve is to conserve the cobras. For this purpose a huge area has been turned into the reserve. Apart from the serpents other animals are kept in the adjoining land of the research unit. Ayurveda is also an important part of Indian history. All necessary measures have been taken to protect and grow the medicinal plants here.

Nestled between Malnad and Western Ghats the surrounding land is blessed with rich flora and fauna. Here animals are found in abundance. Hence natural reserves like Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary and Kudremukh National Park are located near Agumbe.

Cascading falls are an integral part of the hill stations in Karnataka. Kunchikal Falls is the highest waterfall in India. The source river for this fall is Varahi River. This waterfall is located at a height of 455 meters. Barkana Falls and Onake Abbi Falls will also be a part of your trip to Agumbe, Karnataka.

Agumbe has a sunset point, which receives lot of visitors. On a clear day, one can see the sun setting over the Arabian Sea though the sea is at quite a distance from Agumbe