Adventure Destinations in Karnataka

A land that has all the ingredients of a great holiday, Karnataka possess a great length of the Arabian Sea coastline, the majestic rocks of the Deccan, thick, lush tropical forests, an unimaginable variety of trees, plants, flowers, animals and birds. And a sense of history and culture that is all pervasive. You can take an elephant ride, hike across an excitingly rugged terrain, swim and surf in the green blue sea, or wander through the forts and ruins, visit important pilgrim centres or watch the monsoon rains transform the land.

Wildlife
The state boasts of some of the largest jungle tracks, south of the Vindhyas from the majestic evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungles of the planes, a wide variety of habitats teem with diverse flora an fauna, some of them endemic to the region. Some of these jungles were the private preserves of the former rulers. But some of the lesser known ones are sanctuaries protected by the local populous.

Rock Climbing
Ramnagaram, 50 km from Bangalore on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, is considered as the Mecca of rock climbing. The place abounds in rock formations, that are a climber's delight. Even those who have no exposure to rock climbing, can learn it on the artificial wall set up at the State Youth Centre in Bangalore, and then set off on trekking expeditions under expert care and guidance.

Water Sports
Tucked away amidst the lush greenery of the Western Ghats, along the Sharavathy backwaters, is Honnemardu - a haven for aqua adventure enthusiasts. Lovers of water sports throng this idyllic spot for coracle rafting, canoeing and windsurfing. Numerous islands dotting the backwaters make it an ideal island camping site, too.

Trekking
If trekking is your cup of tea, over 200 trails have been explored and marked in the Western Ghats, for trekking and nature trails.

River Rafting and Angling
The azure waters of the river Cauvery, are ideal for river rafting. 82 km from Mysore is the Cauvery Fishing Camp, at Bhimeshwari. It is a paradise for anglers, with mahseers found in abundance. This place is also accessible from Bangalore (100 km).

The Jungle Safari
The Safari can be on an open Jeep or an elephant. It will be a thrilling experience as you'll be encountered with an elephant herd. If you are lucky, you can even spot a leopard passing bye! Please follow the instruction of your guide during the Safari.

Boat ride
Boating in the Karnataka rivers is an enthralling experience. The various river stretch covers through the forest area, with wildlife sighting possibility.