Kayaking on an Indian river is perhaps the most thrilling experience that anyone can ask for! While you must have always thought of it as an exotic water sport – we are here you to take you for a wilderness ride, on a Kayak.
During this trip, you will get to sail and cover a total distance of 28 km on a kayak. From one side of the Palimar Dam where the water of Arabian Sea gushes into the Shambhavi River in Karnataka, you’ll sail up to the other end of the dam where camps will be set up. Surrounded by the Western Ghats, the camping site is amidst nature, by the banks of the river.
Once the dam gets narrow and you slowly enter the river, you’ll realize that this place is nature’s best kept secret and it’s one of those virgin destinations of South India that aren’t explored by many. The beautiful landscape can only be explored through the waterway and kayaking here would be the most adventurous ride!
DAY 0
Leave from Bangalore at 9:00 PM
DAY 1
- Start Kayaking at 7:30 AM
- Paddle paddle paddle, stop for snacks at 10:00 AM
- Paddle paddle paddle, stop for lunch at base camp around 1:00 PM
- Take rest
- Explore river Shambhavi
- Come back to base camp before 6:00 PM
- Barbecue, play music, bonfire, have dinner and sleep
DAY 2
- Start Kayaking at 6:00 AM
- Paddle paddle paddle, stop for breakfast around 8:30 AM
- Paddle paddle paddle, reach Mulki around 1:00 PM
- Depart for Bangalore and Reach by 11:00 PM (approx)
INCLUSIONS
- Transportation to and fro from Bangalore
- Sharing Basis Accommodation in tents.
- 1 Kayak - 1 Kayak Paddle - 1 life jacket
- Food ( Snacks - 2 breakfast - 1 lunch - 1 Dinner)
- Bonfire
- Guide and entry charges
- Experience that you gain
EXCLUSIONS
- Any kind of insurance
- Personal Expense:( snacks, mineral water etc)
- Anything that's not included in the inclusions above.
DAY 0 – Depart from Bangalore
We’ll board the bus from Bangalore and start our journey towards Palimar Dam, covering a distance of nearly 390 km. The overnight journey will be fun-filled as you’ll get to know your new travel mates and share your thoughts about the upcoming kayak ride.
DAY 1 – Wilderness Ride on a Kayak on Shambhavi
We’ll reach and get started with kayaking by 7.30 am. Be prepared – we’ll have to cover a distance of 14 km and kayak for nearly 7 – 9 hours approximately. (Of course, with regular intervals!)
We’ll make a stop at around 10 am for a quick snack before we begin to paddle again. The next stop would be around 1 pm for lunch. You can take some time to relax and explore the banks of the River Shambhavi – one of the many rivers that flow from the Western Ghats into the Arabian Sea. The natural surrounding will absolutely take you to a different world altogether – a world that would appear to be magical!
By 4 pm, we shall reach our camping site, where you can drop your luggage and rush to jump into the cool river to soothe your senses. After a long ride, taking a bath in the river would be the perfect experience.
Get back to the campsite by 6 pm, where you’ll have bonfire waiting for you along with some live music – it’s gonna be a fun party night amidst nature! Gaze at the stars, listen to the rumbling of the river and enjoy the delicious barbecued food that’ll be served.
And later, get some good sleep!
DAY 2
We’ll start a bit early – around 6’o clock in the morning. You’ll have to keep sailing until we make our first stop at around 8.30 am, for breakfast. We shall aim to reach the town of Mulki by 1 pm, and have lunch there.
Then we’ll all board the bus and start our journey for Bangalore. Of course, you’ll get to relax your muscles and take a quick nap on the bus, if you feel like.
NOTE:
- Consumption of alcohol, intoxicants and smoking would not be tolerated during the entire course of the journey. Kindly co-operate with us to make the experience more fun.
- Put Litter in its place, do not trash the mother earth.
- In the case of traffic delays or breakdowns, expect a few delay in reaching the destination.
- Plan The Unplanned will not be responsible for any loss/ hamper of your possessions. We request you to be alert about whatever you carry.
- All the meals will be Veg if included
- Plan The Unplanned will not be responsible for any loss/ hamper of your possessions. We request you to be alert about whatever you carry.
- All the meals will be Veg if included
