Kalinga Centre for Rainforest Ecology

Adventure enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the thick forests and picturesque landscapes of Agumbe can now do it with professional guidance in exploring the rich biodiversity of the place. There are different types of camps conducted for groups, students, nature lovers, travel enthusiasts, professional ecologists, corporate groups..............

The innermost passion to learn about species, plants, reptiles, animals and birds habitated in Agumbe is now made possible for people from all walks of life. Expertadvise team will be with you while you are at Agumbe to explore the mesmerizing natural habitat.

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Seasons:

A-All through the year

M- Best during monsoons(June to October)

NM- Best during Non-monsoon months(November to May)

For Nature enthusiasts:

• Nature trails (A)
• Exploring rich biodiversity of Agumbe Rainforests (A)
• Herping: Finding and learning about reptiles in their natural habitat (A, M)
• Understanding a Kings world: Introduction to king cobra ecology and their habitats. Join king cobra rescue calls if any .(A)
• Trekking, (A)
• Bird watching (NM)
• Butterfly walk (NM)
• Amphibians walk (M)
• Stream exploration (A,M)
• Wildlife photography (A)
• Night walks and night drives to find nocturnal life (A)
• Adventure activities like tree climbing.(NM)

For School, college students(B.Sc and M.Sc) and novice wildlifers:

• Introduction to Ecology
• Transects
• Comprehensive sessions on king cobra ecology and breeding biology.
• Visual encounter surveys
• Quadrat Sampling in forest floor
• Draco study
• Interaction with community regarding man-animal conflict
• Introducing students to different forest types in Karnataka.
• Understanding ex-situ and in-situ conservation
• Learning about snakes: Identification, scale counts on moults, locating, hands on experiences and first aid.
• Introduction to camera traps and identifying animals
• Presentations, wildlife films, discussions and practical sessions on topics listed above

Visits

• Sun set point,
• Doddamane,
• Kundadri hills
• Jogi Gundi waterfalls
• Barkana
• Varahi Backwaters