KALI RIVER RAFTING EXPEDITION:
Number of Days: 2
Assembly Points: Bangalore
River Embarkation Point: Ganeshgudi
Seasons for Rafting: Oct - Jun
Kali Rafting, Dandeli, October to June (Season may vary a little depending on water levels)
This is the best way to see the endangered and stunning environment through which the Kali River flows. The Kali offers a great opportunity to paddle through numerous, exciting technical class 3 rapids. The beautiful surroundings are home to a wide range of wildlife, including a flourishing bird life, in particular several species of very rare Hornbills. Monkeys, elephants, wild boars, sambar deer, crocodiles, giant squirrels and even sightings of leopards and a black panther have been recorded from the boats. The most popular tour is "The Kali" and is (9 km) long, offering nearly two hours on the water.
There are many great fun rapids to be found in these incredible surroundings. For the true nature lovers a "Kali Special" (14 km) is offered for groups, giving two and a half hours to enjoy the river and surroundings and another hour if you opt for the sumptuous lunch on the river. Including transport and briefing both these tours will take up half a day. This is a really pristine, uninhabited, spotlessly clean and very rare environment to raft through. A totally unique rafting trip that can be rated as one of the most beautiful stretches in the world. Since it is highly endangered and may not be here for many years to come we advise you to see it whilst you can.
1. Kali Rafting 9km stretch. Class 3 rapids. Half day trip
2. Kali Special. 14km stretch. Class 3 rapids. Half day trip.
3. Kali Special (with Lunch). 14km stretch. Class 3 rapids. An extra hour on the river for riverside lunch
Trips depart from Our base Camp, or Jungle Lodges Kali River Lodge, Dandeli.
Non swimmers welcome. Minimum age 12 years. (8 year old can be taken in the "kids safe raft" for which we need prior notice). Secure foot wear for rafting. No pregnant guests. No long loose clothing. Minimum number of 6 guests to run a trip.
