Malgudi Days House (Doddamane)
Doddamane
A century-old traditional mansion that served as a filming location for the classic TV series Malgudi Days. You can experience a South Indian homestay here.
In the centre of Agumbe village stands a century-old traditional South Canara-style mansion, its wooden pillars, courtyard and tiled roof well preserved. It became famous as the filming location for the 1980s television series Malgudi Days, adapted from R. K. Narayan's novels. The house remains owned by the same family, who run it as a homestay serving traditional vegetarian meals. Visitors should politely ask the owners for permission before looking around. It is also possible to stay overnight and experience village life.
Opening hours
Daytime (with the owner's permission)
Nearby sights
- Agumbe Rainforest Research Station
- Jogigundi Falls
- Agumbe Sunset Point
- Onake Abbi Falls
- Agumbe Ghat Road
- Barkana Falls
- Kundadri Hill
- Kudlu Theertha Falls