Unleash your inner thrill-seeker by exploring the adventurous water sports in India.

If you are a beach baby and love hitting the shores like us, we are here to make your day. India is a land blessed with seashores and coasts. What’s more overwhelming is the never-ending abundant blues of The Arabian Sea, The Bay of Bengal, and The Indian Ocean. India itself loves its coastal boundaries and roads. With that said let’s get to our favorite part- water sports. India strives with all kinds of adventure water sports today. Be it kayaking, river rafting, snorkeling, parasailing, scuba diving, or any water sports you can think of. India has it all.

Let’s have a look at some of the best destinations for water sports in India:

Scuba diving at Lakshadweep

who needs to go to the Maldives when you go to Lakshadweep? Not only is this Indian Union Territory a treasure chest of water sports, but also one of the most spectacular Archipelago of India.  Known for Scuba Diving and Snorkelling, islands namely Kavaratti, Agatti, Kadmat, Bangaram, Kalpeni, Mini-coy, etc are popular choices. Each of these islands has a particular speciality like Kalpeni is known for its coral life, Kavaratti is the capital island city of Lakshadweep, etc. 

• The Best time to visit Lakshadweep: October to Mid May.
• Cost of Scuba Diving and snorkelling: starts at Rs 2000/- per dive.

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Kayaking and Canoeing at Leh- Ladakh:

Kayaking is a great choice of water sport for someone who enjoys a solo adventure. While white water rafting has Rapids, open sea and lake kayaking is suggested for beginners to get a hang of it. Zanskar River at Leh is known for its rapid kayaking ranging from level 1 to 5 of rapids or fast currents. It is certainly not recommended for beginners as only experience kayakers can take on this water sport at these levels of rapid. While the water may not be as pristine blue as in Lakshadweep, the beautiful landscape and views of the Zanskar Range make up for the most beautiful and thrilling kayaking experience. An experience you can never forget in your lifetime, we highly recommend kayaking at Zanskar River. 

• Best Time to visit Zanskar River: Mid-June to September.
• Cost of Kayaking:  Approximately Rs 1500/- to Rs 1800/- for grade 2 level of rapids.

White Water Rafting at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

We’ve said it before and we are saying it again. Land of the sages is not only famous for its spiritual and religious connections but is also for a lot of fun experiences and activities. In the case of the Thrilling water sports of India, White River Rafting is on every person’s list. And we found you the best place for it- Rishikesh. This adventure water sport will get your adrenaline rushing and leave you wanting for more. Rapids and tides that make you jump from your seats while canoeing is a surety when rafting in Rishikesh. Ice cold waters even in summers and a bumpy ride call for a fun moment.

• Best time to visit Rishikesh: September to June.
• Costs for White River Rafting: starting from Rs 400 up to Rs 2500 per person depending on the rafting club you choose.

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Parasailing in Goa

Whenever we think of beaches in India the first destination to come to our minds is Goa. Goa the state blessed with serene beaches and sandy seashores is perfect for parasailing. Parasailing is of 3 types namely- land parasailing, Winch boat parasailing, and Beach Parasailing. Winch and Beach are the most popular parasailing destinations of Goa. This form of water sports is usually for skilled parasailers but beginners with a professional company can also ride it. Beaches like Anjuna, Calangute, Candolim, and Vagator are ideal for Parasailing.

• best time to visit Goa: November/ February to May.
• Cost for parasailing: starting from Rs 500 to 800 for 15 to 40 minutes

Jet-Skiing at the Andaman Islands

The Archipelago of Andaman islands is famous for its water sports and also admirable corals and deep blues. Furthermore, the Havelock Islands at Andaman is the best destination for jet-skiing in the Indian Borders. This destination is a people’s favourite when it comes to water sports especially for Jet Skiers. 

• best time to visit Havelock Islands at Andaman: March and April.
• Cost for Jet Skiing: Rs 650 for a single ride and Rs 850 for a double ride.

To put it all briefly, Indian Waters are a heavenly amalgamation of crystal clear waters, pristine blue seas, the most vividly beautiful coral reefs and so much more. It only takes a deep dive and a leap of faith to explore the world underneath. 

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