Beat The Heat With Water Sports

May 26, 2019

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This summer, beat the heat with some fun and thrilling water sports activities. Though the trend of adventure sports is relatively new, it is definitely grabbing attention, especially among the adventure sports enthusiasts, travellers and tourists.

Check out some of these adventurous water sports that you can try in the deep waters for a fabulous beach holiday. Do make sure to try as many as you can, out of the activities listed below!

Kayaking

Kayaking has slowly gained popularity among the adventure community. It is a water sport that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and is also a perfect sport activity that will allow you to enjoy the summer while paddling, relaxing and enjoying the breeze.

Kayaking sites in India

Uttarakhand (Ganges, Alaknanda, Mandakini, Tons, Bhagirathi), Himachal

Pradesh (Beas), Jammu and Kashmir (Zanskar, Indus)

Karnataka (Kali, Kaveri, Narmada), Kerala (Backwaters)
Goa (Mandovi, Zuari)
Arunachal Pradesh (Brahmaputra, Subansari), Sikkim (Rangit, Teesta)

Rafting

Rafting is hands down the best, one could try. It is basically a recreational activity which uses an inflatable raft to navigate through a river. Need for teamwork and dealing with risk is often a part of the experience.

Rafting sites in India

Indus river, Ladakh
Barapole river, Coorg
Beas river, Kullu & Manali
River Ganga, Rishikesh
Lohit river, Arunachal Pradesh
Spiti river, Himachal Pradesh
Bhagirathi river, Uttarakhand
Kundalika river, Maharashtra

Banana Boat Ride

A banana boat is an inflatable recreational boat meant to be towed. If you love to enjoy the waves with your friends and family this summer, then do make sure to hop on a banana boat ride!

It will give you a very exciting, but also a very bumpy ride and provide you with an extremely fun experience during the hot summer days.

Banana Boat rides in India

Gokarna - Karnataka
Goa - Maharashtra
Ratnagiri - Maharashtra

Parasailing

Fly high up in the air to enjoy the splendid lofty views of the Indian beaches, rolling hills and the town as the airy chilled winds carry you above the blue waters of the ocean. Parasailing, also known as parascending or parakiting is a recreational kiting activity that you could try to get over the fear of height. It will definitely provide you with an amazing experience that will fill your soul with thrill and excitement.

Parasailing in India

Goa, Pawna lake, Munshi lake, Khadakwasla lake and Panshet lake; Tarkarli beach, Murud beach and Devbagh beach - Maharashtra
Kullu, Manali, Solang Valley, Bir Billing Valley, Dharamshala, and Lahaul Spiti - Himachal Pradesh
Alappuzha Beach, Varkala Beach, Kovalam Beach and Payyambalam Beach - Kerala
Naukuchiatal, Bedni Bugyal, Doon Valley, and Auli - Uttarakhand
Malpe Beach, Gokarna Beach, Murudeshwara Beach, Hosakote lake and Jakkur in Bangalore - Karnataka
Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota and Jaisalmer - Rajasthan

Jet Skiing

Make your holidays more adventurous by trying out other popular water sport activities such as Jet Skiing. If you love speed, then you definitely have to try riding a jet ski!

It is a high speed water sport, which is great for developing balance and coordination skills. Moreover, even beginners won’t have any trouble trying to learn how to ride one.

Jet Skiing destinations in India

Calangute beach - Goa
Baga beach - Goa
Havelock Islands - Port Blair
Dona Paula - Goa
Candolim Beach

Speed Boat Ride

Speed boating is the kind of sport you just cannot miss. One can go for long rides around the bay on these speed boats for some thrilling experience!

This activity offers you with a chance to absorb yourself in the fascinating ambience of the beaches. Also, adventure freaks would get to race fast and furiously against the water, which would give them a sense of excitement that would last for long.

Speed boat ride in India

Goa
Mumbai

Snorkelling

Snorkelling in India has emerged as a highly sought-after activity for travellers who like heading to the beach in pursuit of adventure. Moreover, the underwater world is magical and is something to be experienced at least once in your lifetime!

Snorkelling destinations in India