White Water Rafting At Coorg With The Experts – Southern River Adventures And Sports Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoy one of South India’s most challenging White Water Rafting adventures at the Upper Barapole River in Coorg, under the expert guidance of Southern River Adventures and Sports Pvt. Ltd. – the pioneers in this realm!
Southern River Adventures are experts when it comes to White Water Rafting; their team of rafting experts is lead by John Pollard of the U.K. who has been pursuing this sport in rapid stretches of rivers all over the world for over 15 years now.
John also holds the coveted position of being the pioneer of professional White Water Rafting in Southern India and the rafting operations under his leadership over the last 10 years have seen over 30,000 people try their hand at White Water Rafting on the rivers of Karnataka safely. Experience the thrill of surviving nature’s fury with us – you are sure to be hooked to this sport for life!
About Our Rafting Base
Our Coorg Rafting base is the Ponya Organic Coffee Estate, which is right on the banks of the river Barapole. Brand new facilities for the 2007 season including toilets and changing facilities, hot water showers, reception area and a good old wood fire to dry you up whilst you sip on your after trip organic coffee await you at our river rafting base.
Instructions and General Information – Rafting Stretch Details
- Onward journey – How / Where / When to meet us: Southern River Adventures’ rafting operators will receive guests at the Ponya Estate, which is 2 kilo meters after K.K.R bridge as per schedule. In case guests require help with directions, arrangements can be made to receive you at K.K.R. bridge instead.
- Return journey: After the rafting expedition, guests will be transported back to Ponya Estate and provided with refreshments.
NOTE: Guests are requested to adhere to the schedule and be punctual, any delays may cause the entire trip to be cancelled or we may be forced to proceed without the late-comers.
- What to expect: Rapids are class 2 to 4+ depending on the water level.
- Training and Preparation: Southern River Adventures will provide all necessary equipment and instructions along with relevant training and guidance before commencing the White Water Rafting expedition.
- Duration:
- A regular coorg rafting trip takes approximately 2 hours on the river including training and a compulsory ‘dip’ depending on water levels.
- The full day and the 2 day trips are usually run in the lower water levels. Do feel free to contact us in case you are keen on these long tours, so that we can get back to you when the water levels are perfect for such trips.
Guest Requirements for White Water Rafting on the Upper Barapole River
- Non-swimmers are most welcome!
- Minimum age requirement:
- 14 years for the regular 2 hour trip
- 16 years for 1 and 2 day trips
- Attire:
- Secure footwear please! No slippers / bare feet
- No saris or bulky clothing; shorts and top recommended
- Man-made or synthetic fibers are better than cotton since these keep rafters warmer
- No jewelry, watches, cell phones etc.
- Keep pockets empty
- For use at the rafting base, an umbrella, rubber boots and rain jacket (being very near the source of the Barapole river which receives as much as 300 inches of rain in a year it is usually raining during our rafting season)
- Health and fitness:
- Any medical complications must be disclosed prior to the trip. Average health and fitness necessary
- Participants must be below 110 kilo grams in weight
- Those under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on the premises
- Group size: A minimum group of 4 people. We can possibly put groups together if it less
- Participants must sign a disclaimer otherwise known as an indemnity bond
- Most importantly, guests are requested to bring their best sporty selves and smiles along!
Booking and charges
We organize rafting trips on a daily basis from mid June through October every year. Please plan your trip well in advance and ensure you check for availability so as to not be able to take part in this activity.
A confirmation from us is necessary before you will be allowed access to the Coorg Rafting premises. Do feel free to get in touch with us for information pertaining to the charges and reservations.
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