One week end in sharavathi back waters by Manjunath BV
My short trek experience……
This is one of the most and best adventurous trek in my life…..This trek is followed by followed by water games in sharavathi backwaters…..
We reached sagara taluk in Shimoga District….from Sagara Reached Kargal town…..kargal is trek starting point. Trek to first veegi falls….Enjoy the waters. after some time .start trek to second veegi falls…..have lunch…and from there trek 3 km up through valley and come to road.
From there Travel to Shravathi Backwater camp site….travel to island in coracle and camp in island….
Next day from morning to 4 pm enjoy water games….kayaking, canoe, rafting etc……in backwaters…of course we are all provided with life jackets……..and in evening again have a small trek to reach devaragudda hill…
From the top of the hill…..You can view many islands of backwaters…..These waters are 80 km long and 40km wide and 1890 feet depth and having 1000’s of islands…..
Trek organizers will guide us in each and every step for our safety…..They are very friendly….They will look after everything…
If you are interested you can contact:
Sampath Kumar
The Sharavathi Nature Trails…..
Mob:- 98453 97386
E-Mail: prapancha@gmail.com
Orkut:- http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=35574179
Blogs:- http://sharavathi.blogspot.com
http://kuchodya.blogspot.com
"Save Water, Save Energy and Save Earth for our next Generation"
They have a Registered non-profit organization called "The Sharavathi Adventure Trails…." Which has 2 visions for the society.
1. Western ghat conservation
2. Employment for the local youths.

