Agumbe Herping Tour with Mangrove Forest Kayaking – 2 Nights / 3 Days

Discover the hidden world of the Western Ghats—one of the world’s top 10 biodiversity hotspots and a UNESCO World Heritage region—through a rare combination of night herping in Agumbe’s rainforest and daytime kayaking in Udupi’s mangrove forests.

This 2-night, 3-day adventure is designed for travellers who want to experience one of India’s richest ecological landscapes.

Agumbe, often called the “Cherrapunji of South India,” is home to hundreds of endemic species, including rare frogs, snakes, reptiles, and rainforest insects. Paired with the serenity of mangrove kayaking, this tour offers an unforgettable immersion into two unique ecosystems.

Tour Highlights:

• Explore the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, home to over:

• 500+ bird species

• 300+ freshwater fish species

• Hundreds of endemic amphibians & reptiles

• Several endangered species found nowhere else on earth

• Guided Night Herping Tour in Agumbe led by expert herpetologists

• Spot unique species: tree frogs, gliding frogs, caecilians, geckos, vine snakes, and more

• Mangrove Forest Kayaking – glide through Udupi’s lush backwaters in a 2-hour guided session

• Stay at a coastal resort (Paradise Lagoon / Paradise Isle or similar category)

• Designed for wildlife enthusiasts, researchers, nature photographers, and curious explorers

• Eco-sensitive and conservation-oriented experience