ADVENTURE
 

Crystal air, incredible vistas and uncrowned landscapes set the stage for adventure and recreation. Trekking, rock climbing, bird watching, exploring wildlife, water sports or floating in the sky. Karnataka's potential is endless and each adventure is an introduction to another exciting area to explore. The rewards of your effort can be felt in the cool breeze or in the wind against your face, the scent of rain, lush green plants, fragrance of fresh blossoms and the resounding call of birds.


TREKKING & CAMPING
 

Lush foliage. Thick jungles. Scenic mountains. Roaring waterfalls. Abundant wildlife. The perfect setting for trekking and camping. Karnataka offers a host of activities for the adventure seeker. Trekking in the Western Ghats , one of the few biodiversity hotspots in the world is truly an experience of a different kind. Long trekking trails cutting through dense forests or camping by vast coffee estates or even scaling the summit, everything is special in Karnataka. Coorg, Dandeli, Ramanagara, Kudremukh, Kemmangundi, Irrupu Falls , Bramhagiri, Pushpagiri, Devarayanadurga and Tadiyandamol are some ideal places for trekking. A unique spot is Edakumeri (green route) one of the most beautiful spots on the railway track (stretching for about 52 kms) because of the dense green forest in which it is situated.

MM Hills, BR Hills, Bannerghatta National Park , Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park

are some of the places where you can spot some of the exotic wildlife of Karnataka. A number of tour organizers will help you with your trip.
Jungle Lodges and Resorts, Ozone, Wildcraft, The Adventurers, GETHNA, SPT, KMA, Nat Venture, Woody Adventurers, SAHAS, YHAI (all units,) Clipper Holidays, Kamat Eco Tours and Angel are a few of the prominent ones.

ROCK CLIMBING
 

Huge mountains. Steep climbs. Rocky cliffs stretching across vast areas with massive boulders scattered all around. Be it the biggest monolith in Asia (Savandurga) or the second highest monolith (Madhugiri), Karnataka presents a variety of options in rock climbing for both the beginner and the practicing professional. Sheer rock faces, ideal for rock climbing are found in Turahalli, New Rocks, Badami, Raogodlu, Kabbal Durga, Hampi, Antara Gange and Kunti Betta.

A place of special interest is Ramanagara. Considered as the Mecca of Rock Climbers, this amazing place has plenty of opportunities for the budding and the professional alike. Climbs of various grades along with a few bolted routes are available throughout the whole cluster which is spread over many kilometers. Artificial climbing walls of international standard are also found in Bangalore and Davanagere.

Ozone, Wildcraft, The Adventurers, Angel, GETHNA, SPT, KMA, Kamat Eco Tours and SAHAS are a few of the organizers dealing with rock climbing in Karnataka.


MOUNTAIN BIKING
 

Just you and your bike. Through jungle trails that cut through giant trees and undulating streams. The biking experience of a lifetime. The trails offer some fantastic scenery in and around the Cauvery valley. One of the finest places for mountain biking is Dandeli forest. The innumerable trails in the forests offer excellent conditions for this adventure sport. There is an easy trail for beginners and tough trails for the more experienced. The mountain-biking experience is offered by Ozone at the Cauvery Fishing Camp and also by Kamat Eco-tours.


GO-CARTING
 

Bangalore in Karnataka is a hot destination for Go-karting in India . Bangalore discovers this adventurous passion, with three full-fledged Go-Karting tracks becoming favorite weekend hangouts. The very first karting track came up in Whitefield, located conveniently near ITPL, followed by the large and immensely popular track in R.T.Nagar. The newest addition that completes the trio is at Palace Grounds.

Go-karting is a new entrant onto the Indian entertainment scene, and the perfect outlet for those who seek that extra bit of thrill to spice up ordinarily drab lives. Everyone is welcome to have a go at go-karting and try their hand at maneuvering their way thorough a few winding laps of unmitigated fun. The racing tracks are all standard in length varying from 350-400 Mts. that constitutes a single lap.

Race Pace Karting at R.T.Nagar has some added challenge for the pro, as it conducts Go-karting races over every weekend and also has lots of goodies in store for those who record the fastest lap times. Once such event is the Go-karting Challenge where hundreds of enthusiasts take part. Patel’s Inn and Speed zone are the organizers of Go-karting in Bangalore .


ANGLING
 

A drive through jungle routes in the lush thickets of Karnataka's soft underbelly brings you to the Cauvery, a large and majestic river of South India . Dotted on the banks of this river are the Cauvery Fishing and Nature Camps, now known as home to the great Mahseer - the most challenging and the largest tropical sporting river fish in the whole world.

The Mahseer, found only in India , is the toughest fresh water fighting fish in the world weighing over a hundred pounds. Four varieties inhabit the Indian River waters: the Golden Mahseer, the Silver Mahseer, the Silver Grey Mahseer and the Black Mahseer.

Bheemeshwari, the favorite getaway for day-trippers, 100 kms from Bangalore , Galibore and Doddamakali are the three great places for angling in Karnataka. Jungle Lodges and Resorts organize

angling camps throughout the year.


WATER SPORTS
 

The thrill of white water rafting on some unpredictable stretches of the River Kali. Coracling in the river Sharavati. Kayaking and canoeing in the meandering River Cauvery. The fresh water delights of Karnataka are endless.

With a 320 km long coastline, dotted with numerous beaches, Karnataka also offers some amazing sea sports too. Surf the waves at Marawanthe Beach . Scuba diving at Devbagh. Power sailing, water skiing, sailing, water sledging… The number of water games Karnataka offers is incredible. The serenity and unspoiled charm of the area, coupled with the spontaneity of the coastal folk, and their delectable cuisine is just overwhelming.

Jungle Lodges and Resorts, Ozone, The Adventurers, Turtle Bay Resort, Kollur Mookambika Water Sports and Vertigo Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. are some of the companies that organize water sports in Karnataka.


AERO SPORTS
 

What is the ideal terrain for aero sports? High hills surrounded by wide expanses of barren land. This coupled with trained staff and availability of technology creates the perfect aero sport destination. Bangalore is one such destination in India .

Paragliding, Parasailing, Hang-gliding, Micro Light Aircraft… anything to do with flying for sport can be had in Bangalore , Karnataka. Hang-gliding is a truly Zen experience. To experience the exhilaration and euphoria of Paragliding, head for Nandi Hills. The beautiful Jakkur airstrip set in 1sq. km of tall wild-grass close to Bangalore 's Hebbal Lake is the focus of aero sports like parasailing and micro light flying.

Bangalore also hosts the Aero India show. It is a premier air show in India where the latest in aviation

and avionics from all over the world are on display. Ozone, GETHNA, Angel, Bangalore Aero Sports, Agni Aero Sports and SAHAS Vertigo Expedition Pvt. Ltd. are the main organizers of aero sports in Karnataka.

CAVE EXPLORATION
 

A hollow rock or a hole dug into the mountains was the home of our ancestors for a very long time. Venturing into one is an experience like none other.The damp walls with paintings and carvings with little or no lighting and heating will take you back to the lives of the people who had made it their home. Many such caves can be found all over Karnataka.

Explore these ancient caves at Siddrabetta, Tumkur, Antara Gange and Kolar. Explore these ancient caves at Siddrabetta, Tumkur, Antara Gange and Kolar. Badami, situated in North Karnataka , the capital of the early Chalukyas is noted for its beautifully carved cave temples.SAHAS, YHA and Angel are the organizers of cave explorations in Karnataka.


BIODIVERSITY TOUR
 

The Western Ghats in Karnataka is one of the few bio diversity hotspots in the world. Keeping this in mind, bio diversity study tours are organized at several of these hotspots. The important hotspots are Dandeli, Yellapur, Kumta, Honnavar, Sirsi and Bejadi in Dakshina Kannada District. Some of the rare indigenous communities live in certain parts of these places.

Eco-watch Environment Centre, founded to create awareness among students, teachers, policy-makers and the corporate sector about various environment issues, concerns and problem, conducts bio diversity study tours which focuses on cultural and educational tourism.

 

HOW TO PLAN YOUR TOURS
 
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