" Welcome to Coorg White Water Rafting "

About The Place

Upper Barapole Coorg water rafting

We are Camped in Upper Barapole river.A scenically beautiful river that enters Brahmagiri Wild Life Sanctuary at the finishing stretch. Our Base camp lies in the mid section of the river near Ponya Estate.

Coorg lies in Western Ghats edging along the Deccan plateau,South West monsoon starts during June till Mid-October, under the expert guidance of internationally trained rafters Enjoy one of South India’s most challenging White Water Rafting adventures at the Upper Barapole River in Coorg.

About Us - White water rafting in Coorg.

About us

Our Coorg Rafting base is in the Ponya Coffee Estate, which is right on the banks of the river Barapole. We have arranged chill out place, toilets ,Seperate Changing Rooms, hot water showers ,pick up and drop points near out river rafting base.

Instructions and General Information.

How to reach Us: We will receive guests at the Tata Tea estate Bridge [2 Kms before our camp], as per schedule. In case guests require help with directions, one can call us on the numbers given in Communication mail
Return journey: After the rafting expedition, guests will be transported back to our Base
What to expect: Rapids are class 2 to 4+ depending on the water level.
Training : Our Experts will provide all necessary equipment and instructions along with relevant training and guidance before commencing the White Water Rafting expedition.
A regular coorg rafting trip approximately takes 1.5 hours on the river including training and a compulsory ‘dip’ depending on water levels.
Secure footwears please! No slippers / bare feet,No saris or bulky clothing; shorts and top recommended
No jewelry, watches ,valuables etc.

You can choose From any of the Below two routes to reach Us

Madikeri -> Virajpet -> Gonikoppa -> Ponnampet -> Hudikere -> T.Shettgeri -> Tata Estate Bridge

Bangalore -> Mysore -> Hunsur -> Gonikoppa -> Ponnampet -> T.Shettgeri -> Tata Estate Bridge

Take T.Shettigeri to Birunani Road. After Tata Estate Bridge Our Rafting Camp is 2 kms approx.[see map]

Drive through Tata Tea Estate Towards the Tata Tea Estate Bridge, From here u can still proceed on the same road For approx 2 Kms, until you see the WATER rafting Boards.we are on the LEFT

Rout Map to reach Water rafting base

T.Shettigeri to Birunani Road. Our Rafting Camp is 2 kms approx After Tata Estate Bridge,we can pick the visitors from Bridge to our Camp if required based on the communication of your arrival time

Rafting Season :Mid - June to October [Dates Will Extended based on River Water level]

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rafting [FAQ's]

Rafting Do's & Dont'S

Why Rafting ?
Rafting is thrilling, exciting, wet and unbelievably fun. However, There is nothing to worry as The guides working for this are well Trained & Experienced to minimize and manage risks.
I can't swim, still can i come for Rafting?
Everyone on rafting trips wears life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD). Life Jacket will keep you afloat in the event if you find yourself in the river. Most of the people Coming to us are generally non-Swimmers.
What should I wear while Rafting?
All are advised to wear T Shirts, Shorts or Trousers with adequate foot wear like floaters for rafting. Do carry dry clothes to change after rafting as you get wet.Ladies are not allowed to raft wearing sarees.Changing rooms and rest room facilities with hot showers are provided.
I have a family with young children, can they go rafting?
Yes, but Children below 14 years and pregnant ladies are not allowed.
I am a senior citizen, can I go rafting?
Fit and active seniors over 58 are recommend.
What is the minimum group size?
Group size: A minimum group of 4 people, if its less we may club with other teams.
Can I bring my camera or video camera?
You can, but you cant carry it with you on the raft. we will help you in taking pictures of yours during Rafting.
Where do i stay after rafting in coorg?
There are homestay's We can suggest you which is near our Base or you can book Other Homestays here COORG HOMESTAYS Booking
How to reach us?
Please check the map Above for direction
What levels of Rafting can i Experience ?
You will be spending over two hours in water which includes briefing ,drill and the run that will take you in the river rafting for a distance of 3km. Coorg Rafting will be running through five major rapids and they are named (as you enter) The Morning Coffee (level-2), Grasshopper (level-3), Ramba Samba (level-2), The Wicked Witch (level-3) and finally The Big Bang (level-4).
What else should i Know when i Trip to Coorg?
Do NOT Litter on Roads, Like You , we also love Nature.Do carry your Dump bags, advice you do not through Anything near the Roads. Use of PLACTIC Bags is BANNED in Coorg District ! ATM's are around 15 Kms Radius, so keep Minimum cash Handy. An Umbrella or Rain Coat is suggested for each one, as most of the time during the Year it RAINs in coorg.