ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE
Sitanadi, Marawanthe, Dandeli, Devbagh and Karwar rafting is thriving because of water bodies like the river Cauvery, the backwaters of Sharavathi and the mighty river Kali in Dandeli region. Also worth experiencing is the river Barapole in Coorg, here grades range from 4 to 5 rapids in the regular upper section & about 6 to 7 rapids in the lower section.
While rafting, on the either side of the river one can witness tiny hamlets, wildlife sanctuaries, and lush green forest. As the water bodies meander further, the rapids go from mild to wild, perfect for experts to practice technical roles. Several white water rafting training schools are available in Karnataka. Stringent safety measures are observed by all the organizers and all the equipments are well-maintained
Microlight Flying
Microlight or Ultralight is a lightweight aircraft that carries 1-2 people at the same time. Most of these aircraft look like hand gliders attached to the giant tricycles with a big motorized fan on the back. Feeling of soaring from the top of crashing waterfalls, dreamy landscapes, and picturesque monuments are wondrous. The scenic flight above the beautiful scenes will let adrenaline going like the clappers. The aircraft will fly over the city giving one a complete new view of familiar landmarks. Microlight brings one to experience Karnataka like never before.
Places where one can experience White water rafting in Karnataka: Bheemeshwari, Sitanadi, Kemphole, Netravati, Honnemaradu, Dandeli, Gokarna, Marawanthe beach, Karwar and Devbagh, Dubare & Barapole in Coorg, Kali River at Dandeli National Park
Best Time to Go for White water rafting in Karnataka: October – February
Grade: Medium to Difficult
Places where one can experience Microlight Flying in Karnataka: Bengaluru( Jakkur airfield), Coorg and Mysore
Best Time to Go for Microlight Flying: Whenever the sky is clean
Duration: 10-30 minutes White Water Rafting
From easy rapids at Bheemeshwari to the ferocious streams at Kodagu, there is plenty of white water rafting options in Karnataka. Some of these thundering rapids are challenging to even the most expert rafters. The stretches of white water rafting are hard to navigate and provide spills and thrills to the adventure seekers. In the regions like Honnemaradu, Kemphole, Gokarna,
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