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It is ideal for a short break

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Rafting on the Cauvery can help get rid of stress

ENERGETIC: Bringing rafting to adventure buffs is Outback Adventures.

BANGALORE: Planning a short break from your hectic schedule? White water rafting on the Cauvery could just be an ideal activity to unwind from a stressful routine.

Bringing this water activity closer to adventure buffs, Outback Adventures, in association with the Jungle Lodges and Resorts, has started rafting on the river at Galibore Fishing and Nature Camp, 35 km off Kanakapura.

Among other activities being made available to enthusiasts are kayaking, rappelling, trekking and camping.

One session of river rafting and kayaking lasts about two-and-a-half hours covering a distance of 5 km. “It’s just a day’s drive away to the deep forests of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and some adrenaline rush makes a perfect recipe for a refreshing break from the hectic schedule,” says Bharath of Outback Adventures.

He says, “The fishing camp is ideally located for those in Bangalore and Mysore seeking this adventure activity. It is just around 100 km from Mysore and around 90 km from Bangalore.”

With a long week-end just round the corner, white water rafting could be your ideal diversion. Details could be had on Ph: 9886174411, 9845078960, 9886284777.

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