Guddekeri Estate Homestay
Overview
Warm welcome for you to nature's bounty in the Agumbe region of Karnataka. This place is a perfect place for those who want to relish the blend of heritage and adventure in the Western Ghats belt of Karnataka.
This homestay is the traditional and heritage house in Guddekeri close to Agumbe. Agumbe is popularly called as the 'Chirapunji of the South'. Experience nice hospitality, adventure, and other activities at the Homestay.
Itinerary
Facilities:
- 1 Large Dormitory + 1 Large Room + 1 Midium Room (With attach toilet/bathroom)
- 1 Double Room (Inside the main house with common bathroom)
- 5 to 6 Tents
- 24x7 Hot water
- Table Tennis
- Parking Facility
- Veg and Nonveg Food served
- Party and Campfire are
- Trekking in the morning
- Starters at Extra Cost
Activities:
- Trekking to Akki raashi Battadha Gudda
- Trekking to Sringeri puta betta
- Sight Seeing (Kundadri betta, Agumbe Sunset viewpoint)
- Visit Unexplored Waterfalls
- Areca nut Plantation tour
- Village Tour by walk
- Visit Barkana Falls (Seasonal)
- Visit Jogi Gundi falls (Seasonal)
- Games (Soccer, Volleyball, Chess, Shuttle)
- Barbecue*
- Fishing
- Visit Vankeabi falls (Seasonal)
1.5 days Program schedule for Trekking Team
Arrive @ Hingaara around 7:00 am. Homestay is located on an Arecanut plantation.
Breakfast - Start of Malnad food experience in Hingaara nature stay.
First Half of the day
Visit Onake Abbi Falls - around 3 km Trekk in the dense Rain Forest. To witness the 400 years old tree and mesmerizing Waterfalls from the top, this place is a house for many flora & fauna (2.5 hrs - approx time)
Malnad Style Buffet Lunch
Relax for sometime
Post Lunch
We take you for a Plantation tour, give you a brief on different crops grown in Agumbe region (40 - 50 mins)
Experience the private Water Cave walk
Visit Unexplored Kattina Madike stream / Bheemanakatte backwaters & Hanging Bridge / Jogi gundi falls (1.5 hrs)
Campfire (30 mins)
Night trail in & around homestay -
Great chance to capture beautiful frogs of Western Ghats through your camera lens or your eyes. If lucky we get to see snakes, bison, barking deer, sambar (20 - 30 mins)
Day 2
Refreshing Early Morning Trekk
Trekk to Akki Raashi battadha Gudda - around 4 km. You get to see Nature @ it's best from this hill (1 hr)
Breakfast
Visit Kundadri Hills - one of the best places to watch Sunrise, there is a Jain temple on top of the hill which is more than 450 years old. Kundadri is Malnad's heaven (1.5 hrs)
Optional
Rafting in River Sita
Trekk to Kavaledurga fort - One of the ancient forts in Thirthahalli taluq
Koodlu Theertha Falls - 3 km trek
Barkana viewpoint - 3rd highest waterfalls in India
Lunch
Check out
Here’s a 3-day detailed trip itinerary for your stay at Hingaara Homestay in Guddekeri, Agumbe—a serene, heritage getaway in the Western Ghats. The itinerary blends nature, adventure, culture, and relaxation.
(Please note this is for your reference and not inclusive of tariff/price per adult)
🌿 Day 1: Arrival & Malnad Immersion
Morning:
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Arrive at Hingaara Homestay, a 350-year-old heritage home.
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Welcome drink & check-in.
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Settle into your Malnad-style room or opt for camping (based on your preference).
Afternoon:
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Enjoy a traditional Malnad lunch with local delicacies.
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Post-lunch, take a guided plantation walk through areca, paddy, and spice farms.
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Try your hand at Kesaru Gadde (mud field games) if available.
Evening:
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Visit a nearby village for a cultural experience—interact with locals and explore rural life.
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Return for a bonfire with local snacks and stories.
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Traditional dinner served at the homestay.
🌄 Day 2: Rainforest Exploration & Waterfalls
Early Morning:
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Head out for a sunrise trek to Kundadri Hills (Jain temple + panoramic views).
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Carry light snacks and water.
Morning:
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Visit Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (with prior permission).
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Short drive and trek to Jogi Gundi Falls—a hidden gem with a cave-fed waterfall.
Afternoon:
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Return to the homestay for lunch and short rest.
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Explore Barkana Falls View Point (a seasonal waterfall amidst thick rainforest).
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Optional: Visit a local school supported by the homestay (if it's a weekday).
Evening:
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Sunset at Agumbe Sunset View Point—a must-do!
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Return for dinner and storytelling session about local wildlife (like King Cobras!).
🍃 Day 3: Chill, Reflect & Depart
Morning:
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Wake up early for a birdwatching walk around the property.
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Optional: Yoga or meditation session on a hilltop.
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Traditional breakfast.
Late Morning:
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Leisure walk through the arecanut plantations.
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Pack and check out.
Optional Stops (on the way back):
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Onake Abbi Falls (requires trekking).
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Sringeri Temple or Thirthahalli if heading eastward.
✔️ Travel Tips
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📍 Location: Guddekeri, near Agumbe – in the heart of the Western Ghats.
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🚗 Access: 2 hrs from Shimoga, 3.5 hrs from Mangalore.
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🧳 What to Pack: Trekking shoes, rainwear (Agumbe is very rainy!), flashlight, insect repellent, and light woolens.
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📅 Best Time to Visit: July–Feb (lush greenery and waterfalls).
Location:
Close to Agumbe,
Thirthahalli taluk,
Shimoga, Karnataka.
Only Stay without food: Rs 1300 / Person / Night
Home stay - Rs.1950 / Person per day
For December Season - Rs 2250 / Person per day
Camp Site / Fixed Tents - Rs. 1500 / Person per day (Tents)
For December Season - Rs 1700 / Person per day
2. Camping in Back waters Island (1 Day)
Rs.400 / person (includes lunch & tea)
Note: 6-12 Years Kids are charged half the adult Tariff
Activities you get:
- Water Cave walk
- Fishing
- Rope climbing
- Rope walk
- Pedal Boating
- Arecanut plantation tour
- Visit to Kundadri betta (For sunrise)
- Visit to Agumbe (Sunset point)
- Swimming in Nature pool
- Rain volleyball
- Jogi gundi falls (Seasonal)
- Visit to stream
- Camp fire
TREKKING
Kaar bailu gudda (3.5 kms)
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner- Malnad Cuisine)
*Barbecue can be organized if informed at the time of booking, will be charged separately
PLEASE NOTE:
Includes 3 Meals, guide charges, night stay, and above-mentioned activities
Note: Sight Seeing & Barbecue can be organized @ extra cost
Camping cost Rs.1450 person, activities remains the same.
Booking Procedure
To confirm the booking 50% amount of the total package should be paid online.
TAKE A FREE QUOTE AT TRAVELMALNAD AND BOOK ONLINE
Cancellation Policy -
1. Any booking cancellations on or before 7 days from the date of booking, 75% amount of the total package shall be deducted.
2. Any booking cancellations on or before 3 days from the date of booking, 100% amount of the total package shall be deducted.