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Barapole River, Coorg, October-June
Coorg Rafting.
Coorg is a mountainous area
of rice paddy valleys, forested ridges and heavy monsoon rain. Tucked away
in the Southern Corner of this district on the Birunani Road some 35 km from
Gonikoppa and nestled in an organic coffee plantation on the banks of The
Upper Barapole we have a well equipped new base with reception, rest area,
changing facilities, refreshments, toilets and hot water showers for your
after trip comforts. The Upper Barapole River drains the eastern flanks of
Brahmagiri Ghats. A catchment area of enormous rainfall during the south west
monsoon, which provides run off into the upper stretches of the Barapole River,
known as Kithu Kakathu River. Then pouring into a small gorge we get the first
section of good rapids which can become rather difficult in higher water levels.
After a 4 km calm section the river then drops through several kilometres
of class 3, 4 and even class 5 rapids before it enters Brahmagiri Wildlife
Sanctuary plummeting over a 120 feet falls. Needless to say we do not raft
beyond this section. We run 3 stretches of this highly technical and (in high
water levels) very difficult class 3 to 4 rapids. We consider this the most
challenging rafting trip available for the general public in South India.
Not to be missed!
K.K.R
Upper Barapole. Class 3 rapids. (Class 4 in high water) 2 Hour trip.
(From June to October)
Upper
Barapole full day trip. Class
3 to 4 rapids. Full day trip with lunch. (From September to November)
Upper
Barapole 2 day trip. Class 3 to 4 rapids. 2 days and
an overnight stop on the river. All tents sleeping bags, food and transport
provided from our base. Stunning technical rafting at it's best. Not for the
faint hearted!
Trips
depart from Rafting base at Birunani Road just after the K.K.R Bridge.
Non swimmers welcome.
Minimum age 16 years. Secure foot wear for rafting. No pregnant guests. No
long loose clothing. Reasonable level of fitness is required. Minimum number
of 10 guests to run a trip
Season.
June
To November. The full day and 2 day trip are available from september to November.
When the water levels have dropped to more manageable and safe flows.
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