Water Sports in India

Water sports have turned out to be the most popular medium of experiencing thrill and adventures. Water sports can be defined as a form of recreational activity, where water forms the chief aspect of the activity. Most of the water sports can be enjoyed only in sea water or ocean water. But there are also some other water sports which can be enjoyed in a river, lake etc.

There are various types of water sports like surfing, wake boarding, skiing, discing, kayaking, canoeing, yachting, tubing, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, angling, rafting etc.

Rafting also known as whitewater rafting is a recreational activity in which a raft is navigated in a river or other water body. Rafting is mainly done on rough water so as enjoy more thrill and adventure. Rafting is one of the most popular water sports among the adventure seekers.

So if you are longing for thrill and adventures then Rafting is the best option for you.

Indian Water Sports & Rafting

Water Rafting :: The magic behind River Rafting also referred, as White Water Rafting, is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers. The rivers in the upper Himalayas are among the best in the world for river sports, with many staircase rapids that challenge the body and spirit of the river runner.Ganges River has always remains a mystery for explorers and full of surprises for the rafters. Ganga near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal is a popular spot for white water rafting.

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling : If you want to dive into the water to check out the exquisite marine life hidden inside the mysterious horizons of the sea then the coastal regions of India are the best places for divers and snorkellers

Water Skiing : Dal & Nagin Lake situated just 32-km from Srinagar, the facility for water skiing is available at the lake sites of Dal Lake. This site has has privately owned 'bathing boats' which hire out motor launches, water-skis and trained instructors. Also worth checking out is the Nagin Lake site, which much more popular among water sports lovers for its cleaner waters.
Another good water skiing option is Manasbal Lake, with a mirror like sheen on its surface becomes an attractive water sports resort, approachable from Srinagar by road. In Kashmir from May to the end of August, that’s covering the whole summer season; water of the lakes remains pleasant for water sports.

Andaman & Nicobar where Water Sport Complex at Diglipur and Island Water Sports Club at Port Blair, offer Water Scooters, Speedboats, Jet Skies, Tube Ride, Wake Board Ride, Knee Board Ride, etc. and is functioned under the Directorate of tourism

Sailng Yatching & Surfing : The golden sandy beaches along the coastline of India and the lakes in the northern region offer excellent facilities for water sports. Kovalam in Kerala and Goa offer wind surfing facilities throughout the year. Yachting is new sport in India and is available at Mumbai and Nainital. There is numerous beach resorts and water sports clubs in Goa that offers training in wind surfing and water skiing.

Surfing & Yachting in Andaman and Nicobar Islands The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of the preferred water sports destinations of India. Geographic locations, restricted travel, pristine waters and a abode of tribal population bacons Andaman Islands as a adventure zone. Diving, snorkeling, exploration and fishing are also some other water sport options besides Surfing and Yachting.