Course Information 

This course is a combination of two of our most sought after courses, i.e. LTK  +  LTR Into. This course will be held on the Hogenakkal section of the Cauvery (TN-Karnataka border). Note: The location of the course is 8kms upstream of Hogenakkal falls, nowhere near the over populated tourist areas of the actual falls. 

The section on which we conduct this course is an easy class II section with a few rapids separated by long pools of flat water. This combination makes it ideal for beginners and for those who are trying out this sport for the very first time. 

Course Contents

Day 1 (6 hours)

The first day of the course is meant to get you familiar with the basics of the sport. You will be taught and made to practice the following skills in a section of a river that is fairly still . 

• River safety protocol 
• Swimming in the river
• Gear familiarity and boat control 
• Basic paddling strokes, forward, backward, side and turn strokes
• Self rescue and eskimo rescue technique

Day 2 (6 hours)

Tn this session you will be taught to negotiate currents and we will introduce you to handling your kayak in moving water. You will be taught the different white water kayaking skills that are essential to maneuver the kayak down the river. 

The last 3 hours of this session we will guide you down a class II river section where will you have  an opportunity to test your newly acquired paddling skills. While kayaking down this section you will experience the true beauty of a wild jungle river, breathtaking views of the river gorge along with the taste of adrenalin rush that is part and parcel of white water kayaking.  If you are lucky, you might catching a sighting of the rare Cauvery river otters. 

Trip Itinerary 

• Depart Bangalore 6:30PM on Saturday Dec 21st
• Arrive in Hogenakkal at 10:00 AM
• 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Session on the river (1 hr break for lunch).  
• Dinner and overnight in a hotel at Hogenakkal
• Start Day 2 session at 9am on the river, Sunday Dec 22nd
• River Running essentials, ferry, eddying, peel outs. 9am - 1:30pm  
• River Running (intermediate) 1pm - 4pm
• Depart from Hogenakkal by 6:00 pm
• Arrive in Bangalore by 8:30pm

Costs

The cost for the trip are Rs. 10,000 per person. This includes :

1. All Meals. (Excluding dinner on the 22nd) 
2. Transport. Central pick-up and drop-off point in Bangalore
3. Gear Rental. Kayak, paddle, spray deck, helmet & PFD
4. 2-day kayak instruction  

What to Carry

• Change of clothes & towel. A quick drying t-shirt along with a pair of shorts for use in the water.
• Sandals that won't come off if you are swimming
• Sun-screen & mosquito repellent
• Any personal medication
• If you wish to use sunglasses or spectacles on the river, please make sure that you carry the appropriate retainers so that they don't come off in the water.

Trip Requirements

• Must be above the age of 12
• Must not suffer from any medical or physical condition that prohibits the participant from partaking in strenuous physical exercise
• Ability to swim 10 minutes unassisted, with the use of a PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

Course Registration

Please email manik@goodwave.in or call +91-9740067323