Agumbe Rainforest Research Station
A rainforest research station founded by herpetologist Romulus Whitaker, known for its king cobra research and natural camps.
Founded in 2005 by renowned herpetologist Romulus Whitaker, the station is famous for the world's first radio-tracking project on king cobras and is dedicated to protecting the rainforests of the Western Ghats. It is not an open attraction and does not accept casual visitors. Visitors must register in advance through official channels for nature camps, night walks or volunteer programmes, where researchers lead them in observing frogs, snakes and other nocturnal animals. Night walks require waterproof boots and protection against leeches.
Opening hours
Reservation-only activities
Nearby sights
- Malgudi Days House (Doddamane)
- Jogigundi Falls
- Agumbe Sunset Point
- Agumbe Ghat Road
- Onake Abbi Falls
- Barkana Falls
- Kundadri Hill
- Kudlu Theertha Falls