Not many of us knew there is such a place in Karnataka.This post is for all adventure tourists.
Location:Someshwara wild life sanctuary is located in North-West Karnataka and comes under the Udupi district. The sanctuary is 4 kms from Hebri and around 60 kms from Udupi.
You see above the photograph of Koodlu Theertha Falls.Followed by Sita Nadi River rafting.
How to Reach:
There are KSRTC buses from Bangalore to Udupi and Hebri. The closest railway station is Udupi and from there you could take the local bus to Hebri (most buses that go to Shimoga goes through Hebri). From Hebri, you could walk the 4 kms or take an auto/ric. to the forest entrance (also called Sitanadi Nature Camp). If you plan to take a private bus, Sugama tourists would directly drop you at the Nature camp.
The campsite has a lot of dorms, quite a few platform tents, and there is a farm house within 15 min walking distance. You can book the farmhouse for your night stay. The campsite also has some small nature walk trails with mild river streams crossing the trails.
See above the morning view of Agumbe range
White water rafting is an unbelievable experience. And if you are in Udupi District, you don't have to go far for the experience. The Varahi and Sita Rivers are ideal for rafting.
In order to promote eco-tourism, Jungle Lodges and Resorts, a State Government undertaking, in association with the Forest Department, is promoting adventure activities in these two rivers. If you trying it for the first time, don't worry, expert personnel are there to guide you.
Rafting is a team effort and it is important to act in tandem with fellow rafters as you navigate through the powerful rapids. When there is more pressure on the left side of the raft, the team members have to move to the right and vice versa. The instructor tells you on which side you should shift to maintain balance and whether you should row backwards or forwards. Safety is paramount so you cannot get on the raft without wearing a life jacket and a helmet.
Besides the unbeatable thrill of feeling the force of nature, you can also enjoy its calmer side as you travel through evergreen forests. For birdwatchers, the trip is a must as they can spot several species of rare birds.
River rafting at Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama offers two choices — one from Nisarga Dhama to Belinje Bridge (14 km) and the other from the Nisarga Dhama to Jomlu Tirtha (22 km). River rafting in the Varahi also has two choices — from Hosangady to New Bridge (24 km) and from Hosangady to Hole Shankarnarayana (18 km). White-water rafting is on at Anejari Nisarga Dhama near Kollur throughout the year. While you're at it, you can chill out for a few days in the log huts at the Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama.
To reach the Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama, take a taxi from Udupi to Hebri, a distance of about 35 km. Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama is about a couple of kilometres from Hebri.
In order to promote eco-tourism, Jungle Lodges and Resorts, a State Government undertaking, in association with the Forest Department, is promoting adventure activities in these two rivers. If you trying it for the first time, don't worry, expert personnel are there to guide you.
Rafting is a team effort and it is important to act in tandem with fellow rafters as you navigate through the powerful rapids. When there is more pressure on the left side of the raft, the team members have to move to the right and vice versa. The instructor tells you on which side you should shift to maintain balance and whether you should row backwards or forwards. Safety is paramount so you cannot get on the raft without wearing a life jacket and a helmet.
Besides the unbeatable thrill of feeling the force of nature, you can also enjoy its calmer side as you travel through evergreen forests. For birdwatchers, the trip is a must as they can spot several species of rare birds.
River rafting at Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama offers two choices — one from Nisarga Dhama to Belinje Bridge (14 km) and the other from the Nisarga Dhama to Jomlu Tirtha (22 km). River rafting in the Varahi also has two choices — from Hosangady to New Bridge (24 km) and from Hosangady to Hole Shankarnarayana (18 km). White-water rafting is on at Anejari Nisarga Dhama near Kollur throughout the year. While you're at it, you can chill out for a few days in the log huts at the Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama.
To reach the Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama, take a taxi from Udupi to Hebri, a distance of about 35 km. Sitanadi Nisarga Dhama is about a couple of kilometres from Hebri.
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hi, place is awesome..thanks for the info.. any idea wen is the best season to visit Sitanadi? rafting is allowed in summer? can you tell me how good are the farm houses for family and the prices?
ReplyDeleteI would also like to know which is the best time to visit uduppi have enjoy this break taking white water rafting.
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thx for the info..
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Beautiful double storeyed house with around 80 cents of levelled land ideal for developing highway resort at the heart of Sitanadi Junction near Hebri, on the main Udupi Shimoga highway.
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