Agumbe - Cherrapunji of the south
Along the western coast of Karnataka runs the region of Malenadu, which covers the western and eastern slopes of the Sahyadris. Agumbe, a small village in Shimoga district, lies right along its spine. Known as the "The Cherrapunji of the South", this region receives one of the highest rainfall in the country. Having googled about the place, I did expect Agumbe to be engulfed in thick forest, beautiful, wet and raining through out the day. But as it turned out, this little village had lots more to offer. The bus journey from Mangalore took us along narrow Ghat roads through the tropical forest belt. The village doesn't shout out its existence. It stands in humble silence somewhere along Udupi - Shimoga route. Fortunately, I did not miss my destination, thanks to the conductor. Thanks to the conductor!!. Mallya residency, which is one of the few options for accommodation, is located right adjacent to the bus stand. Post lunch, we had a short stroll alo