Top 10 Water Sports Destinations in India

By - July 12, 2021 - Adventure, India
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There are different types of travelers who have their taste in which they always want to explore the areas. Suffice it to say, our Mother Nature has got all the places that can match the interest of every traveler. Now be it a solo traveler or the one who loves to travel with friends and family around, to have water sports activity is the common interest for most of the people. And those who don’t like it, you know what their role is then, of course being a family photographer of that trip. But if you are planning to visit India sooner or have been staying in India for a while and you are just so done exploring nature and want to get along some water sports adventure then surely there are many places that you must explore.

When we say water sports, the first thing that strikes the mind is Goa. There is no surprise to the fact that it is mostly in destinations like Goa and Rishikesh where water sports are done very nicely by the experts giving you the most incredible experience. But since it is a quite popular activity, it is not expensive but yes, you need to think twice, rather thrice when choosing the right option. Now be that for the river rafting or kayaking, you must have the right destination and the ideal package planned. Here are some of the popular places that you might want to shortlist.

Now that you have all things et right in front of you, it is time to go ahead and explore these spots because they are quite mesmerizing places. Time to book your tickets, pack all your swimwear and don’t forget to carry your suntan lotion because these are the activities best to be done during day time only. So what are you waiting for? It is time to pack your bags and get to the most amazing experience of water destinations in India.

Top Water Sports Destination and Activities in India

Goa:

When we say water sports, the first thing that strikes our mind is, of course, Goa beach. Well, we cannot blame you for this since Goa has itself created such an aura. But frankly more than exploring the water sports in the Northside, you must visit South Goa, especially at Colva beach. The place is just marvelous and includes so many activities like water skiing, jet skiing, and even parasailing and kite surfing to name some. The rush from November till February is quite a lot for all such activities. But if you want a good time to just enjoy yourself in the water sports then probably, you can plan it in September end or October when the rain just has gone.

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Karnataka:

In Karnataka, there is a popular beach called Gokarna beach. It is said to be a favorite of many beach lovers and also for those who love doing water sports activities. Other than this, there is also a place called Om beach where such activities especially surfing is carried out. Under the guidance of the special experts, you can learn this type of surfing experience and be an expert too. The beach is clean and there are different surfing schools too that provide various surfing courses that you might want to have a look at.

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Andaman Islands:

This could go a little over the budget as compared to Karnataka and Goa but yes this is also a fact that over the other two options, it is the most amazing one. Right from jet skiing parasailing, and surfing, there are so many water sports activities that you can do in the pristine water of Andaman island. It is one of the best areas that offer snorkeling, scuba diving, and many other water activities that will give you memories and joy of a lifetime. Talking about getting these activities done it is Havelock Island where these things are carried on a large scale. But you need to have the knack of bargaining since it is the tourist’s destination and they often tend to charge a high price.

You might want to explore packages like Blue Corals Dive, walking undersea, and snorkeling that surely will give you the most incredible experience. There is also The Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex located at Port Blair where you can come across different types of water sports while north of Port Blair called North Bay Beach is known for snorkeling. The choice is yours but make sure you do it once.

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Rishikesh

River Rafting and Kayaking: Known for the wide stretch of river in India Rishikesh is the best place to enjoy rafting. The best time to visit and do rafting activities in Uttarakhand – based Rishikesh is from September to June. It is not just rafting but also Kayaking for which Rishikesh is quite popular. It will take you to a lot many areas which are not so wild stretches that you need to be worried off. However, for this between October and April is the right time to visit.

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Ladakh

Ladakh for River Rafting: In Ladakh also you can enjoy some of the great water sports activities. Don’t be surprised to know that this place doesn’t just offer you scenic beauty but also water sports activities to enjoy. In the river Indus, you can enjoy rafting which starts in June and lasts till August.

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Sikkim and Darjeeling

Roar rafting in Teesta River: In Sikkim and Darjeeling, there is a river by the name of Teesta River where you can experience roar rafting. This definitely will be your one of the most incredible experience for which October to April is the right season.

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Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh for Kayaking: In Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra River is known for kayaking activities. It is quite the best thing to enjoy the bold ride but for which you must do the booking for the dates between November & March.

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Chennai and Mumbai:

Sailing in Chennai and Mumbai: Sailing is quite a common thing that in India most of the city areas offer. Talking of which Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Barrackpore to name are the best sailing destinations. But again it also depends on which season you plan to explore. In the Summer of Chennai or Mumbai, you can plan for a sailing trip.

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Pondicherry:

Scuba Diving in Pondicherry:  Pondicherry & Goa is an ideal destination for scuba diving for which you can plan from October through May. Pondicherry is another well-known destination from January through June where you can plan to dive in for scuba.

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