Dandeli Water Sports, Yana Caves & Honnavara Backwaters Trip from Bangalore
3-day Dandeli, Yana Caves & Honnavara trip from Bangalore with white water rafting, kayaking, zorbing, rain dance, campfire, Yana limestone caves, Sharavathi backwater boating and optional Jog Falls.
India
DURATION2 Days
DIFFICULTYEasy
START POINTBengaluru
MEALSIncluded
CATEGORYBackpacking Tours
Why travelers love this trip
Round-trip non-AC pushback seater transport from Bangalore (tempo traveller/mini bus depending on batch size)
Accommodation at semi-resort or homestay on group sharing basis — rooms
dormitory or tents (separate for men and women)
4 meals — 2 breakfasts
1 lunch and 1 non-veg dinner
Dandeli water sports — white water rafting
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About this trip
Plunge into the ultimate Karnataka adventure weekend — water sports, ancient caves, misty forests, and backwater serenity all rolled into one epic 3-day, 1-night escape from Bangalore. This is the trip that ticks every box: adrenaline on the water, awe in the caves, and peace by the river. Day 1 is pure action — arrive at the lush Dandeli Wildlife Reserve, one of Karnataka's most exciting adventure destinations, and spend the morning and afternoon tearing through the frothy rapids of the Kali River on white water rafting runs, gliding across the water on kayaks, spinning in a zorb ball, and swimming in the river shallows. Back at the semi-resort, the fun continues — splash in the swimming pool, get soaked in the rain dance, try your hand at archery, play cricket and badminton, and unwind around the evening campfire with music and a non-veg dinner under the stars. Day 2 begins with a peaceful early morning forest walk through Dandeli's rich wildlife corridor before heading to the mystical Yana Caves — a rare geological wonder in the Sahyadri mountains, where two towering black crystalline limestone monoliths rise dramatically from the forested hillside, housing ancient cave shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. These 320-metre rock formations are unlike anything else in India and leave every visitor speechless. The journey continues to the serene Honnavara Sharavathi backwaters for a tranquil boat ride through the wide, forest-fringed estuary — a beautiful contrast to the high-energy Dandeli morning. If time permits, a stop at the majestic Jog Falls — one of India's highest and most powerful waterfalls — makes for the perfect grand finale before the overnight return to Bangalore. Packed with experiences, light on the wallet, and heavy on memories — this is MAC's most adventure-packed coastal-forest combo trip.
Inclusions & Exclusions
[ INCLUDED IN YOUR PASS ]
+Round-trip non-AC pushback seater transport from Bangalore (tempo traveller/mini bus depending on batch size)
+Accommodation at semi-resort or homestay on group sharing basis — rooms
+dormitory or tents (separate for men and women)
+4 meals — 2 breakfasts
+1 lunch and 1 non-veg dinner
+Dandeli water sports — white water rafting
+kayaking
+boating
+swimming and zorbing
+Campfire
+rain dance
+swimming pool
+archery
+cricket and badminton at resort
+Yana Caves visit
+Honnavara Sharavathi backwater boat ride
+Trip coordinator and instructor from MAC team
[ EXCLUDED / EXTRA ]
-Zipline at Dandeli (self-sponsored)
-Lunch on Day 3 and dinner on Day 3 (self-sponsored)
-Jog Falls visit subject to time availability
-Personal expenses
-Travel and medical insurance
-Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary
Day 1•
Overnight Journey from Bangalore
Departure from Bangalore (Night) Depart from Bangalore around 9:00 PM after dinner. Settle in for a comfortable overnight journey with pushback seats towards Dandeli.
Day 2•
Dandeli Water Sports, Campfire & Resort Activities
Dandeli Water Sports — Rafting, Kayaking, Boating & Zorbing (Morning)
Head straight to the Kali River for a full lineup of Dandeli's signature water adventures — short white water rafting through exciting rapids, kayaking on the river, scenic boating, swimming in the river, and zorbing. All activities are included in the package.
️ Lunch at Resort (Afternoon)
Return to the resort for a well-earned lunch around 3:00 PM.
Swimming Pool, Rain Dance & Indoor Activities (Afternoon)
Spend the afternoon at the resort — take a dip in the swimming pool, get drenched in the rain dance, and enjoy indoor and outdoor games including archery, cricket, and badminton.
Campfire, Music & Dinner (Night)
As evening falls, gather around the campfire for music, dancing, and an unforgettable group dinner. Non-veg dinner included.
Day 3•
Yana Caves, Honnavara Backwater Boating & Return
Breakfast (Morning)
Return to the resort for breakfast around 8:00 AM before departing for Yana. 🪨 Yana Caves — Ancient Limestone Monoliths (Morning) Journey to the extraordinary Yana Caves in the Sahyadri mountains — where two colossal black crystalline limestone rock formations rise 320 metres from the dense forest, housing ancient cave shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. A geological and spiritual wonder unlike anything else in India.
️ Lunch (Self-Sponsored)
(Afternoon) Stop for a self-sponsored lunch en route between Yana and Honnavara.
Honnavara Sharavathi Backwater Boating (Afternoon)
Head to Honnavara for a serene boat ride across the wide, forest-lined Sharavathi backwaters — a tranquil and scenic contrast to the high-energy morning, with beautiful river views and birdlife.
Jog Falls (If Time Permits)
(Afternoon) If the schedule allows, make a stop at the magnificent Jog Falls — one of India's highest and most powerful waterfalls, a truly humbling spectacle of raw natural force.
Return Journey to Bangalore (Evening)
Begin the overnight return journey to Bangalore around 7:30 PM after a self-sponsored dinner stop.
Day 4•
Arrival in Bangalore
️ Arrive in Bangalore (Morning) Arrive back at the Bangalore pickup points by around 6:00 AM — exhausted in the best possible way and loaded with memories.
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