If you’re tired of living the fast-paced city life, we have the perfect place for you! Located just about an hour’s drive to the south of Hubli is a lush 30-acre farm called Agadi Thota that gives you an insight into North Karnataka’s rural life. As you enter the thota (which is Kannada for farm), you will be given a traditional welcome, complete with band baaja and leaf garlands. You will receive your welcome drink, followed by a heavy breakfast of dosa and liquified jaggery. From then on, you're free to explore the vast acres of land (and activities) on your own.
For starters, take a bullock cart ride down narrow roads surrounded by coconut trees. Walk further along and peek into the thota's cottages with thatched roofs. Learn to churn buttermilk, grind red chillies, try your hand at pottery, or get glass bangles fitted while you're at it! You can also learn about beekeeping and rabbit rearing. Shopaholics, do check out the organic products they have on sale — the mango pickles and puliogare mixes (tamarind rice mix) are yum!
For lunch, Agadi Thota has a huge spread. Try the Jowar rotti and chapatis along with mung sprouts, badnekai yennegai (brinjal side dish), and the two types of chutneys that go with it (shenga and gurel). Plus, sides of pickle, papad, salad, and curd. Of course, two types of rice, rasam and matki curry, make up the rest. If you still have room for dessert, try the holige!
How To Get There
Agadi Thota is easily accessible by road, as it is about 380 kilometres from Bangalore or a 6-hour drive. The nearest railway station is Hubbali, and the nearest airport is the Hubbali Airport.
Best Time To Visit
It's an all-year attraction, but we recommend skipping the busy months during summer and winter vacations when a lot of school students come for their annual field trip.
Price & Timings
The entry fee is INR 700 per person, and for kids between the ages of 2 and 10, it is INR 400. Agadi Thota is open seven days a week from 10:30 AM to 6 PM.
