Discover Kayaking in Pondicherry: A Thrilling Adventure Awaits!

Kayaking through the Pondicherry Mangroves is an incredible adventure you shouldn’t be able to miss while visiting Pondicherry. Kayaking should always be an adventurer’s bucket agendas. Imagine being able to kayak at sunrise, and be surrounded by lush, green mangrove forests – “Pure Bliss”!

A few outdoor pursuits such as Kayaking offer a thrilling sensation. There’s no need to worry about whether you are looking for a rollercoaster ride or tranquil experience, Kayaking will provide you with that.

Before embarking on this exciting sport, it’s important to learn the fundamentals of kayaking. Do you know that different forms of kayaking are available and various types of kayaking are required, also? It isn’t possible to use the identical kayak for every tasks.

Types of Kayaking :

Recreational Kayaking:

It is a basic activity within a lake or a that is free of waves from the sea or heavy water currents winds, and so on. These kayaks are relatively easy to use The primary goal for these kayaks is fun even for those who are new to the sport.

Sea Kayaking:

Sea kayaking, like the name implies, is conducted on the ocean. As opposed to other kayaks can be used to paddle longer distances and are able to offer quicker sailing in the sea. The dimensions of the Kayak can vary from 10 to 18 feet. It has two bulkheads that are sealed that are located on the opposite edges of the Kayak.

Whitewater Kayaking:

Whitewater Kayaking can be done in streams that have high water flows. It’s an adrenaline-pumping experience, and will provide a thrilling roller coaster trip. White water is by far the most risky of Kayaking It requires assistance from a special kayak.

Kayaking in Pondicherry Mangrove Forest:

Kayaking within the Pondicherry Mangrove forest is a kind of recreational Kayaking where you can paddle in the serene mangrove forests’ waters. The river’s water is stable through the season. This means you can drink it any time of the year.

They also have Sit-on top kayaks that are suitable to enjoy recreational kayaking. Sit-on top kayaks come with an open cockpit, where the feet are not covered. In case you are wondering, Sit-in-kayaks come with cockpits where you are able to put your feet into the cockpit until the waist.

Arts and Craft Village, Murungapakkam

It’s just 6km away far from the White town Pondicherry. It is necessary to enter the art and crafts village following the crossing of the shops selling crafts in the village of art. The exit will be visible and it will take visitors to Wills Boat House. Kayaking is offered in the Wills Boat House, where you will be able to purchase tickets.

Here are the cost estimates for Kayaking. If you’re kayaking with a group and you are a group, the price per person will be reduced:

Pricing for Kayaking in Pondicherry at Arts and Crafts Village :

Double Kayak (2 two people sharing one Kayak): Rs.800 per person for 60 minutes/. 1500 per individual for 120 minutes

Single Kayak (1 person inside the single Kayak): Rs.1000 per individual for 60 minor Rs.1800 per individual for 120 min

It is important to note that advance bookings are obligatory.

We also accept reservations for mangrove forest boating trips in Pondicherry. It runs from 9am to 5pm.

The best time to kayak:

Kayaking is a popular activity within the Gingee River, which is where the Mangroves are situated. Fresh water and seawater flows through during low tides. It is possible to go Kayaking at high tides only. The ideal time for doing it is between the sunrise and sunsets in the evening. Kayaking at sunrise can be something you’ll forever remember.

Along with Kayaking, are likely to see many birdlife that frequent mangroves to enjoy food and resting. This will be an enjoyable experience for the eyes.

Instructions on Paddling and Kayaking:

The kayak used in this class is an Sit on Top Kayak, which is a solid one. Instructors will show you how you can hold your paddles, align the blades, alter the grips and more. The instructor will explain how to paddle like Forward strokes reverse strokes, sweep strokes as well as draw strokes. It will be easy to feel the movement of the paddles after you paddle the beginning to comprehend the movements and the movement of the Kayak.

Maximum Weight Capacity for our kayaks is:

Single Kayak: 100 Kg

Double Kayak: 240 Kg

Timing :

Morning : 6 am- 9 am*

Evening : 3 pm- 6 pm*

Note : Times vary based on high tide. Because kayaking in the villages for arts and crafts can only be undertaken when the tide is high.

Duration : 1 hour, or 2 hours for each Kayak

Location : Arts and Crafts Village, Murungapakkam, Pondicherry