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Water Sport Tours – Karnataka

Bangalore is one of the most progressive and cosmopolitan cities in India. The salubrious weather and many exquisite cafés, restaurants and pubs make it a perfect place to unwind. The city has earned its name as ‘the gardencity’ because of its many peaceful lush green gardens. A  concoction of modernity and conventionality.The silicon valley of India has retained its colonial charm with beautiful parks and the striking Victorian era architecture. The undulating terrain,lakes, and rivers around lend itself well to the best water-sport tours in Bangalore and around. One can trek up the slopes or paddle along the roaring waters of the Kaveri River.

Either hang glide over the Western Ghats and climb or rappel down rocks. Enjoy the serenity of scuba diving in lakes and rivers. Float on hot air balloons or enjoy the thrill of going on an elephant safari in Bandipur. Take a break from the city humdrum and indulge in refreshing and rejuvenating water sports. Partake in bamboo rafting on the Barapole Rivernearby and navigate the turbid water  forstress busting. Just want to spend time admiring nature go kayaking on river Sharavathi after all, a day spent on the river restores the soul. Bheemeshwari Nature Camp and Galibore nature camp offer opportunities to indulge in snorkeling and scuba diving in lakes and rivers. These are amazing places for a thrilling experience of the best water-sport tours in Bangalore and around.

Trekkingin Nishani Motte -Coorg

About the activity:

An irresistible combination of adventure and fun will be thepromise from Nishani Motte Peak in Coorg which is a trekking and photographyenthusiasts’ delight!

The Nishani Motte peak lies amid the dense forest area ofBrahmagiri and Bhagamandala, and offers extremely scenic trails on the fascinatingtrek to the hilltop.

AdventurousWater Sports and Eco Trek near Chitradurga

About the Activity:

Treks are always intriguing and if it is through the less tamedtrails, the adventure is heightened. Check this package out which gives youtrekking along with some water sports as well.

Chitradurga is the destination this time; here you can witness amassive rock formation on granite hills that rise out of the ground.

Find yourself dramatically thrilled and energetic when youpartake in kayaking, canoeing, still water rafting, banana boat ride, jetskiing etc in the river nearby.

The package includes food, accommodation and transportationwhich is inclusive of pick-up and drop off at Bangalore.

Surfingat Malpe Beach, Udupi

About the Activity:

Catch the waves at the Maple Beach, Udupi. The surf expertsduring the 4 hours of this session will get you acquainted with the basics ofgliding over the waves.

With your arrival at the beach at around 9 am, attend a briefing session about the tips and tricks of surfing and paddling;morning is the best time to get started with this session. Once this is over,step into the waters, balance yourself on the surfboard and start manoeuvring the wind. The fun and excitement of cruisingthrough the waves continue till afternoon. With this delightful session comingto an end, relax for a while and depart the beach-side.

IntegratedScuba Diving In Bangalore

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This weekend, beat the heat and the week blues with a thrillingintegrated scuba diving experience in Bangalore and enjoy to the maximum withyour friends and family! Here is an ideal opportunity for you to bask in thesheer brilliance that a scuba diving experience can offer you and you get to experience it from the comfort of the city itself! Non-divers can nowexperience the fun and excitement of breathing underwater for the very first time.

While this is not an actual Scuba certification, during theexperience you will get to learn and e
xperience how to use proper scuba diving equipment in a swimming pool to get aquick, easy introduction on all that it takes to explore the exciting wondersof the underwater world.

 To make your experienceall the more exciting, every participant will receive a certificate aftercompletion of the experience! This will be helpful to those who wish to go forscuba diving sessions whenever they travel the world and this is an easy start!

Adventurein Jog Falls and Kanoor Kote – Shimoga

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It’s time for an exciting new adventure! Located in theSharavathy reserved forest at Shimoga, Kanoor Kote is a treasure trove fortrekkers. Rediscover history and enjoy the natural beauty on this 10km trekthat would take around 7 hours over two days.Starting from Bangalore at10:00PM, the journey to the base camp in Shimoga a distance of  335km and takes about 9 hours. Arriving atthe camp, you can have breakfast. Around 8 AM, start trekking through thedifferent terrains and reach the historic remains of the ancient Kanoor KoteFort near the peak, which was once the pride of the Havyaka Culture. Continue trekkingtill the second half of the day and make it to the peak. Enjoy the panoramicviews and relax beside a lively bonfire at the peak with your friends and lovedones! Next morning after breakfast, at 8 AM, start trekking to the nearby DabbeFalls and get close the magnificent beauty of the cascade. Following thisvisit, trek back to the base camp, have lunch and start your return journey to B
angalore.

ScubaDiving and Water Sports in Malvan

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Within these two delightful days, you will be discovering thestunning and magical beauty of Malvan’s underwater world.

Starting late night; around 8 PM, from Bangalore, an overnightbus journey will take you to Malvan and at around 7 AM, you will be arrivingBelgaum, where you can get freshened up and have your breakfast. After relaxingfor a while, continue with your bus journey and reach Malvan by mid-noon;around 12:30 PM.

Arriving in the town, check-in into a hotel and make yourselfcomfortable with a delicious buffet lunch and some rest. Post this, visit theTsunami Island in Malvan and indulge is exciting water activities like bananaboat ride, bumper boat ride and island tour. If you wish to, you can also gofor parasailing on this day; however, parasailing can only be availed at an additionalcost and you can pay for it while in the bus.

Returning from the island by evening, enjoy a buffet dinner beside the bonfire and retire for the night in the hotel.

Begin the day with an energising drink of tea and biscuits inthe hotel followed by your transfer t
owards the boat jetty. Post this, you will be taken towards the jetty, fromwhere a boat will take you to the decided spot.

Arriving at the decided spot, the trip guides and instructors will brief you about the dos and don’ts of diving. Once done with the briefing, gear up with the necessary equipment and take a dive into the kaleidoscopic waters of Malvan.

Post this, you can also go for snorkelling and take a look atthe enchanting marine life beneath the clear waters of Malvan. By the time,snorkelling gets over, it will be time for lunch.

By late afternoon; at around 4 PM, wish adieu to this exoticholiday destination and embark on the return trip to Bangalore via Belgaum; youwill be reaching Bangalore by next day morning.

RiverRafting in Chikmagalur

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Put your adrenaline skills to the test at the gushing waters ofRiver Bhadra, Chikkamagalur district and head for an exciting white waterrafting and trekking in the exotic and pristine rivers of Chikmaglur! Make yourweekend more interesting and add a spice of adventure with exciting activitiessuch as rafting, camping and trekking! River rafting in Chikmagalur has gainedpopularity among several travellers and trekking enthusiasts, so why get lostin the crowd? Head on for an amazing and unique experience!

Adventurers know no rest and it is time for you to grab your cameras and trekking gear and head out for river rafting in Chikmagalur! Grab your oars, hold them steady and let the rapids whoosh you away to another universe altogether! Along with these adventure activities, you can also enjoya luxuriou snight under the map of stars in the company of adventurers such as yourself!

TrekkingIn Tadiandamol With Rafting In Coorg

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The land of the Kodava warriors, Coorg is a true window intowhat the natural blessings of the W
estern Ghats have to offer! The undulating terrains, thickly wooded slopes and misty valleys have enticed travellers fromall walks of life for many years. It is here that you can see the scenic Western Ghats and their vegetation come alive in all its glory. The Tadiandamol Trek is an opportunityto explore this very landscape to its fullest.

About 274 km from Bangalore, the Tadiandamol trek is the highest peak in Coorg and is surrounded by stunning greenery of the Shola forests. Reaching an elevation of 1,748 m this is a perfect trek for both domestic and international travellers. The Tadiandamol trek offers adventurers an opportunity to explore the stunning vegetation, rare mountain birds and pretty butterflies flitting from tree to tree.

A 2 day getaway for Tadiandamol trekking is ideal for nature loving families, couples, backpackers and corporate guests. Startingat Kakkabe, the trek takes you through meandering forest paths, little streamsof mountain water to finally land you in the arms of nature at the campsite anda crackling bonfire.

3 Day Weekend Activity