Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Best Rappelling Destinations around Bangalore


Defeating the fear of heights is in itself a thrill to many. And rappelling is an adventure sport that gives just such the kind of rush to adventure seekers. Descending down a tall structure like a rocky mountain, hill or a tall building while being suspended by harnesses and ropes, the swaying movements caused by the rope gears, the elevation from the ground level and the rhythmic movement down the tall structure pumps in adrenaline to adventurers. Bangalore is a hangout for several rappelling fans. Thanks to its topography, Bangalore has several rocky hills where this sport can be enjoyed amidst it breathtaking greenery that serves as an awesome backdrop.


Coorg: Nestled in the Western Ghats, Coorg is a beautiful town, elevated at a height of 1525 m above sea level and situated 252 km away from Bangalore. Filled with dense forests, misty hills and acres of plantations, Coorg is a one of the beautiful place for team outings around Bangalore and it also makes for an ideal location for outdoor sports activities. The famous peaks in coorg are Pushpagiri, Tumbe Male, Tadiyandamol, Kote Beta and Brahmagiri.

Dandeli: Home to the famous Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli is a serene and peaceful place with large population of wildlife. Beautiful undisturbed wilderness, its steep valleys and the many meandering rivers make Dandeli a rappelling delight.

Makalidurga: Located around 60 km away from Bangalore near Doddaballapur, Makalidurga is an outdoor adventuerer’s paradise. Standing atop a granite hillock, Makalidurga is cushioned amidst several other hills.  Its rugged terrain, scented with its very many date palms and lemon grass plants, makes it a lovely rappelling destination.

Manchinbele: A small dam that is built across the river Aravathi, Manchinbele doubles up as a rappelling spot for adventure enthusiasts. Situated 40 km away from Bangalore, this place is an ideal destination for weekend adventure sport getaway. Kayaking and trekking are the other adventure team building activities that can be enjoyed here.

Ramnagaram: Completely surrounded by rocky hills on all sides, Ramnagaram is located in a valley situated 50 km from Bangalore. With simple terrain, the hills of Ramanagaram prove to be easy for beginners and amateur rock climbers and rappelling enthusiasts.

Rappelling is an adventure sport that can be enjoyed by amateur rock climbers or experienced rock climbers alike. There is various level of grading the gradation in order to differentiate the difficulty level of rappelling. With the increase in number of rappelling destinations and the facilities that offer rappelling gears for rent, this sport has become one of the most favorite adventure sport for adventure enthusiasts as well as a common team game during adventure team outings.


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2 comments:

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  2. Great!! very useful information you shared. keep sharing.
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