Valiyaparamba to Shivamogga

• Ghat Driving

  Agumbe Ghat has many hairpin bends; drive in low gear.
• Food

  Try the local Malnad cuisine in Shivamogga.
• Fuel

  Fill your tank in Mangaluru before entering the ghats.
• Connectivity

  Expect no signal in the Agumbe forest stretch.
• Clothing

  Carry a light jacket as evenings can be cool.

• Wildlife

  Do not feed monkeys on the roadside.
• Road Safety

  Avoid driving during heavy rain as landslides occur.
• Emergency

  Keep a first-aid kit in your vehicle.
• Night Travel

  Avoid night travel on the Agumbe road.

• Is it a safe route?
  Yes, but the ghat section requires careful driving.
• Are there trains?
  No direct train from Valiyaparamba to Shivamogga.
• Is it good for tourists?
  Yes, it is a beautiful route for nature lovers.
• Can I take a bus?
  Yes, buses are available from Mangaluru.
• Are there hotels?
  Yes, Shivamogga has many good hotels.

• From Valiyaparamba, Kerala, India
• To Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
• Modes

October to March for pleasant weather.