Major Locations : Uttranchal,
Darjeeling,
Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.
Best Time : Any time of the year. Avoid the rainy season.
Canoeing & Kayaking
The soft sand beaches along the coastline of Indian and the lakes and
rivers situated in the North and the Northeastern
Indian states offer some outstanding facilities for water sports for
adventure sport lovers. Canoeing is one sport, which presents quiet an
unique combination of exploration. In Canoeing, you paddle through the
amazing sea caves, explore offshore islands, and snorkel the marine stocks.
Canoeing is an eco-friendly water sports. Canoes are made to glide through
water and because of their conical ends thay are easy to operate on water.
This unique feature makes them highly capable on trying on most kind of
water bodies. Canoes can accommodate atleast two people with their gear and
is usually practiced on lakes and rivers, which have flat and still water.
Canoeing Regions In India
The major Canoeing location in India include, the beaches of Goa, Karnataka
and Kerala, where numerous beach resorts offer excellent quality Canoes to
the travellers. The resorts also provide qualified and expert instructors
for the beginners in the sport.
Canoeing In Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal is another place where you can experience canoeing, which can
be also be combined with moderate hiking and a naturalist holiday in the
forest. Some of the suitable areas for Canoeing are Rishikesh, Dakpathar and
the Ramganga in Corbett National Park.
Canoeing In Jammu & Kashmir
J&K Kayaking and Canoeing Association in collaboration of the J&K
Sports Council and the Departments of Youth Services and Sports and Tourism
had recently introduced Kayaking & Canoeing tournament in the state of
Jammu & Kashmir. This is another event that is becoming popular amongst
the people and the tourists in Jammu & Kashmir. The tournament takes
place in Srinagar and works as a platform for the popularising water sports
athletics.
White water canoeing has wide possibilities in Lidder, Sindh, Drass,
Suru, Indus, Zanskar, Chenab, etc.
Canoeing In Darjeeling
White Water Canoeing, which are comparatively new in the Darjeeling Hills
was introduced in year 1991. Since then this sport has gained immense
popularity compelling DGHC Tourism to take up the sport in a very big way.
The turbulent waters of the Rangeet with its multidimensional rapids provide
adventure lovers with a variation meant for professionals.
Some other Places where you can go for Canoeing in India are
Lake Paradise, Nanital; Dal Lake, Srinagar; Manasbal Lake, Srinagar; Nagin
Lake, Srinagar; Mumbai.
Essentials & Things to Carry
The caution that one has to follow in this sport is that, if you are new to
the sport, then first become a professional. In water sports like Canoeing a
lot depends on the weather and water level.
In Canoeing you have to be conscious about your safety and comfort too. The
basic requirements include a swimsuit and towel, Sunglasses, hat and sun
block, a warm top, some spare clothes for change, a bottle of water, and an
enthusiasm to seek great adventure on the sea.
