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Overview
Water Sports in Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep Island is an Archipelago situated on the South-western coast of India which is one of the favorite destinations amongst tourists be it honeymooners, families, solo travelers, or a group of friends. Lakshadweep offers a variety of things to its visitors like some amazing picturesque views, crystal clear azure blue waters, island resorts with the most peaceful and rejuvenating beaches, delicious food, antique crafts made by locally available unique stuff, absolutely splendid exotic marine life, recreational water sports and many more.
Lakshadweep Island is Hub for many water sports activities due to its great exposure to the ocean from all sides. Water near Lakshadweep Island is crystal clear cerulean blue enriched with magnificent coral reefs, colorful fishes, and some other exotic marine species. This whole scenario attracts lots of tourists to try many water sport activities like Scuba, Snorkelling, kayaking, canoeing, etc.
What is Canoeing?
Canoeing is a recreational water sport that was used as a transportation mode in the ancient era. A canoe is a small lightweight boat that is open on top and pointed at both ends. The canoeing paddler sits on his knees in Canoe and uses a single-bladed paddle to propel the canoe forward.
To identify Canoeing from kayaking there is a simple way that is first the stance of the paddlers, in kayaking paddlers are seated and on the other hand, the paddler is kneeling while canoeing. Second, kayaks are closed at tops while canoes are open boats. Paddlers use the double-bladed paddle in kayaking for propelling and single-blade paddle in Canoeing.
Canoeing is also an Olympic game since 1936. Nowadays Canoeing is used in various forms like Canoe sprint, Canoe Polo, Canoe Marathon, Playboating, White water canoeing as a sport and recreational activity.
Canoeing in Lakshadweep
The sports institute at Kadmat island is establishing Lakshadweep Island activities with Canoeing, kayaking, yacht sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, deep-sea swimming to boost tourism.
Canoeing in Lakshadweep is that adventurous activity that helps you to explore the most awesome part of the Arabian sea without going underwater. While canoeing in Lakshadweep on azure blue water gives the paddler a delightful experience of adventure and magical view that unfolds in front of them, one can witness the different types of corals that are attracting all the colorful species of fishes to them through crystal clear water.
Those who do not want to do scuba or snorkeling can take advantage of canoeing in Lakshadweep to experience the magic of marine life.
Guides usually sit with you in a canoe if you are inexperienced and a beginner so that you will be safe while canoeing and canoeing in Lakshadweep is one near beaches where water is not more than 2 meter deep which again helps you to relax and enjoy the activity
Best time for Canoeing in Lakshadweep
For Canoeing in Lakshadweep, the best time is from October to May as the water is not feisty and tourists can enjoy it without any risk of submerging in the deep sea. During the monsoons, any water sport activities along with Canoeing are stopped due to heavy rains and the ocean gets rougher for much to the dismay of many tourists along with the locals.
Best place for canoeing in Lakshadweep
All the islands hosting tourists have all the water sport activities in Lakshadweep. Although Minicoy is a very much suitable place for Canoeing in Lakshadweep as the waters here are very much calm and the depth of water is not more than a couple of meters which make it comfortable for all the tourists who want to do canoeing. Other than Minicoy island, Kadmat Island, Kavaratti Island, and Agatti island also host Canoeing and Kayaking in Lakshadweep.
Canoeing in Lakshadweep prices costly or pocket friendly
Canoeing in Lakshadweep costs you around Rs.500 to Rs.1500 depending upon the number of tourists, duration of Canoeing, and season.
Usually, they give canoe, paddle, life jacket including the cos. Sometimes hotels or resorts you are staying at can give you this activity complementary along with other activities that you do here.
As well as Canoeing in Lakshadweep rates could be different in different parts of Lakshadweep.
How to reach Lakshadweep for canoeing
To reach Lakshadweep you have to reach Cochin by air, by road or by train. From Cochin, you can either take a Plane to reach Agatti Airport which is the only Airport on Lakshadweep Island which is Directly connected to Cochin Airport. You can take a boat ride or ship or cruise to reach Lakshadweep Islands from Cochin also which takes around 14 to 18 hours to reach. From there you can take connecting boat rides or if available then Helicopter rides to reach a respected place where you wish to do Canoeing in Lakshadweep. Canoeing in Lakshadweep is one of the best ways to enjoy the azure blue waters and marine life within it which is very enhancing and rejuvenating.
Location
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FAQ
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Q.1 What is Canoeing in Lakshadweep?
AnsCanoeing in Lakshadweep is a recreational activity done on water in which a person sits on his knees in an open vessel pointed at both ends called Canoe and uses a single-bladed paddle for propelling a boat forward.
Q.2 Is Canoeing difficult for beginners?
Ans In the beginning, any activity seems difficult, but after a few tries, one can understand that canoeing is not that difficult. And when you are canoeing in Lakshadweep they provide a guide who sits with you in your canoe if you do not know how to canoe.
Q.3 Which is the best place in canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans For canoeing in Lakshadweep, you can always visit Kavaratti, Agatti, Kadmat, and Minicoy Islands. But in Minicoy, it is much better as waters here are very calm and the depth of waters is also hardly 2 to 3 meters which helps beginners and non-swimmers less afraid and canoeing less risky.
Q.4 What is the canoeing cost in Lakshadweep?
Ans Canoeing charges in Lakshadweep are quite moderate ranging between INR 500 to INR 1500.
Q.5 Which is the best season for Canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans For canoeing, you require calm water so that you can swiftly propel your canoe through it. In Lakshadweep, waters are calm usually during October to May which is less rainy and dry. Which becomes the best season for Canoeing in Lakshadweep.
Q.6 What are other activities you can do along with Canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Q.7 Do vendors give bulk discounts on Canoeing rates in Lakshadweep?
Ans Yes, vendors do give a Bulk discount on Canoeing Price in Lakshadweep, although It depends on the season and how many people are in the group.
Q.8 What is the difference between Kayaking and Canoeing?
Ans Kayaking is done in a Closed deck vessel with a double-bladed paddle and the paddler sits normally by putting their legs in front of them. Canoeing is done in an Open deck vessel with a single-bladed paddle while the paddler sits on knees.
Q.9 What equipment do you require while canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans For Canoeing in Lakshadweep, all you need is a canoe, single-bladed paddle, and life jacket. Equipment is provided by the vendor with whom you have booked for the activity.
FAQ
Q.1 What is Canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans Canoeing in Lakshadweep is a recreational activity done on water in which a person sits on his knees in an open vessel pointed at both ends called Canoe and uses a single-bladed paddle for propelling a boat forward.
Q.2 Is Canoeing difficult for beginners?
Ans In the beginning, any activity seems difficult, but after a few tries, one can understand that canoeing is not that difficult. And when you are canoeing in Lakshadweep they provide a guide who sits with you in your canoe if you do not know how to canoe.
Q.3 Which is the best place in canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans For canoeing in Lakshadweep, you can always visit Kavaratti, Agatti, Kadmat, and Minicoy Islands. But in Minicoy, it is much better as waters here are very calm and the depth of waters is also hardly 2 to 3 meters which helps beginners and non-swimmers less afraid and canoeing less risky.
Q.4 What is the canoeing cost in Lakshadweep?
Ans Canoeing charges in Lakshadweep are quite moderate ranging between INR 500 to INR 1500.
Q.5 Which is the best season for Canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans For canoeing, you require calm water so that you can swiftly propel your canoe through it. In Lakshadweep, waters are calm usually during October to May which is less rainy and dry. Which becomes the best season for Canoeing in Lakshadweep.
Q.6 What are other activities you can do along with Canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans Kayaking, Boating, Scuba diving, Snorkelling, Fishing, water surfing, Water skiing are some of the other activities you can do along with Canoeing in Lakshadweep.
Q.7 Do vendors give bulk discounts on Canoeing rates in Lakshadweep?
Ans Yes, vendors do give a Bulk discount on Canoeing Price in Lakshadweep, although It depends on the season and how many people are in the group.
Q.8 What is the difference between Kayaking and Canoeing?
Ans Kayaking is done in a Closed deck vessel with a double-bladed paddle and the paddler sits normally by putting their legs in front of them. Canoeing is done in an Open deck vessel with a single-bladed paddle while the paddler sits on knees.
Q.9 What equipment do you require while canoeing in Lakshadweep?
Ans For Canoeing in Lakshadweep, all you need is a canoe, single-bladed paddle, and life jacket. Equipment is provided by the vendor with whom you have booked for the activity.