Adventure tourism in Karnataka is on the rise with new trekking destinations, hills, rocks and rivers being discovered for adventure lovers.

Kali River Rafting at Dandeli ((Photo by: balamurugan)

Trekking is the most popular adventure sport in Karnataka. There are numerous destinations where you can back pack, climb a hill and savour the victory! Tadiyanamol in Coorg, BR Hills and MM Hills in Chamarajanagar, Kemmangundi in Chikmagalur are some hotspots for trekking lovers.

If you like explore more of the wildlife and nature of Karnataka, check out the Karnataka wildlife page. Karnataka also boasts of South India's only river-rafting destination in Dandeli in North Kanara district.

Karnataka is a rock climber's paradise. Yana in Uttara Kannada, Ramnagara near Bangalore (Bengaluru) district, and Shivagange in Tumkur district and Tekal in Kolar district are rock climber's heaven. A climbing academy has been formed in Ramnagara called General Thimmaiah Rock Climbing Academy.

Check out a list of adventure destinations in Karnataka below:

Near Bangalore:

Ramanagaram - Trekking and Rock Climbing

Savanadurga - Rock Climbing

Nijagallu Betta - Trekking and Rock Climbing

Near Mysore:

Brahmagiri Hills, Coorg - Trekking

BR Hills - Trekking

Near Karwar:

Dandeli - White water rafting, trekking

Netrani Island in Murudeshwar - Diving, Snorkeling

Yana - Trek and Cave exploration

Near Shimoga and Chikmagalur:

Shimoga Hills - Trekking, Rock Climbing

Kemmangundi - Trekking