Rafting

Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other body of water. Whitewater rafting can be a dangerous activity if the proper precautions are not taken. Below is a generally accepted classification system used to classify rivers for rafting and boating difficulty:

Class I - Easy,, fast moving water with riffles and small waves.
Class II - Novice, straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels.
Class III - Intermediate. Strong eddies and current, requiring skilled maneuvering.
Class IV - Advanced, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water.
Class V - Expert - Long, obstructed or violent rapids which expose paddlers to a high degree of danger, requiring expertise and reliable equipment for safe passage.
Class VI - Unrunnable, likelihood of death, or destruction of equipment in attempting class 6 runs.

• River Bhadra - Chikkamagalur - July to October.
• River Cauvery - Bhimeshwari & Coorg - July to October.
• River Kali  - Dandelhi - November to January.
• River Sita - Hebri - July to October.