Agumbe

agumbe, karnataka, india Phone: Not available Not available

About

Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district , Thirthahalli taluk in the Malnad region of Karnataka , India . It is sometimes called "The Cherrapunji of the South" after Cherrapunji , in Northeast India. Agumbe is associated with rainforest conservation efforts, documentation of medicinal plants, tourism (trekking and photography), power generation through hydroelectrics and promotion of cottage industry. Naxal communists are active in Agumbe and surrounds.