Kayaking Water Sports in Bangalore
Bangalore is one of the most advanced cities of Karnataka. Not only is it famous for being the most advanced IT hub of India, but the district is well known for a lot of places that offer scope for natural water sports. Kayaking is one of the most favoured and preferred water sports this season and there are a lot of reasons why. It is a fact now that Bangalore is one of the very first cities in India to have a large group of white water paddlers, who are raring to go and explore the unexplored rivers of Karnataka.
Kayaking essentially involves the usage of a thing known as kayak for moving diagonally in the water. Kayaking is also sometimes mixed up with canoeing and paddling. The major difference between them is in the sitting position of the paddler as well as in the number of blades on a paddle. A kayak is nothing but a boat in which the paddler faces forward, legs in front and uses a double bladed paddle for movement across the water.
<IMG SRC=http://www.thrillophilia.com/pic_gallery/gal_2029617628_rafting%20(7).jpg>
There are many small and long rivers in and around Bangalore where one can indulge in kayaking with groups of friends. There are many professional kayakers too who would help you around with a kayak and even instruct and assist you in the same.
- River Kali, which is in Class III plus section and located near Dharwad and Hubli, is the most favoured spot for an amateur crowd of fun going kayakers. The river is in Dandeli and about 10 hour drive from the city of Bangalore. It is definitely worth a visit for the kayaker lovers in Bangalore.
- Upper Barapole which is located in the Class III to IV of the creeks section, in the depths of the Coorg hills, is another highly favoured destination for kayaking in Bangalore. It is just six hours drive away from Bangalore and thus a nice weekend getaway for the water sport enthusiast.
- The famous Bheemeshwari section of the river Cauvery, which is very near the Galibore, is the very popular areas for kayaking. The area is just two hours away from Bangalore and thus much favoured by large crowds of people who want to learn as well as enjoy the sport of kayaking over the weekends. The river, with its natural beauty and scenic landscape makes it a hot favourite among campers.
Apart from the aforementioned places, there are many small and big lakes as well as slow moving rivers around Bangalore that offer the best scope for kayaking. However, there are many active non commercial kayakers in the city who have their own kayaks and thus take on kayaking expeditions the whole year round, when the climate is apt for kayaking. There are also commercial kayakers who teach and supervise the kayaking for large group of individuals and are hence very popular with the young crowd of adventurists.
Adventure in Bangalore is filled with fun, excitement and an all new heady rush of adrenaline. There are a whole bunch of modern day kayakers in Bangalore who are raring to explore the untapped rivers. Come and join the gang!
Processing your request, Please wait....
