Agumbe is a nature destination in Karnataka, India, known for its viewpoints, waterfalls, hill landscapes and places of worship. Visitors can see sunset views, explore the ghat road and its hairpin curves, or visit Jogigundi Falls and Onake Abbi Falls. The area also has several Hindu shrines and a mosque, giving temple visits a place alongside outdoor sightseeing. Kundadri adds a forested hill setting in the Western Ghats, with a 17th-century Jain temple dedicated to Parshwanath and two rock-formed ponds. Other temple options include Sharadamba Temple in Sringeri and Kere Basadi, a Jain temple set by a lake in Varanga. Agumbe suits travellers interested in nature, hill views, waterfalls, temples and Jain heritage. It works well for visitors who prefer combining scenic stops with religious and cultural places.
Known for: Sunset viewpoints, Waterfalls, Hindu temples, Jain temples
Top things to do in Agumbe
Aagumbe Sunset Viewpoint: Viewpoint
Jogigundi Falls: Waterfall
Onake Abbi Falls: Waterfall
Kundadri: A forested Western Ghats hill with a 17th-century Jain temple dedicated to Parshwanath, plus two ponds formed by rock.
Shri Somanatheshwara Swamy Temple: Temple
Shringeri Sharadamba Temple: A Hindu temple in Sringeri dedicated to the goddess Sharadamba, located on the Tunga river.
Kere Basadi: A Jain temple by a lake in Varanga, housing a four-faced idol of the Tirthankaras.
Shri Venugopalakrishna Swamy Temple: Temple
When is the best time to visit Agumbe?
Best months: November to February
November to February is the recommended period, with relatively dry conditions, especially in January, February and December. March to May are among the hottest months, while June to October brings rainy or heavy-rain conditions, with August, September and December among the cooler months.
January: 19 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
February: 2 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
March: 8 mm of rain, dry, among the hottest months
April: 30 mm of rain, dry, among the hottest months
May: 179 mm of rain, rainy, among the hottest months
June: 696 mm of rain, heavy rain
July: 1068 mm of rain, heavy rain
August: 721 mm of rain, heavy rain, among the coolest months
September: 400 mm of rain, heavy rain, among the coolest months
October: 234 mm of rain, rainy
November: 60 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
December: 22 mm of rain, dry, among the coolest months (good time to go)
How to reach Agumbe
By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 65 km from Agumbe in a straight line
By train: Udupi railway station, about 40 km from Agumbe in a straight line