Kayaking is a great water sport experience for both adventure seekers and travelers who want to enjoy a peaceful tour in the backwaters. And Kerala is an amazing place to go kayaking in the backwaters, with so many different places and options.
Kayaking Destinations in Kerala
Kayaking in Alleppey
Without a doubt, the best place to go kayaking in Kerala is in the backwaters of Alleppey. With the vast backwaters of Punnamada and Vembanad filled with islands and villages.
You can either go on a sunrise or sunset kayaking tour.
You can go on different kayaking routes in Alleppey and if you’re interested in learning more, check out our “Alleppey Kayaking Guide“.
Kayaking in Kochi
Kochi, or Ernakulam is also another to do kayaking tours in Kerala. Although the most happening city in Kerala, Kochi has some really nice places to float around in a kayak too.
Two tour operators you can try are:
Kayaking in Varkala
One of the most popular touristic place in Kerala is Varkala. Situated in between Trivandrum & Kollam, Varkala is a beautiful place to go kayaking in Kerala too.
Varkala has some really nice mangrove & deep backwater routes. Here are some tours you can try:
Kayaking in Munroe Islands
Well, if mangroves is a turn on for you. Then Munroe Islands in Kerala is a place that you’re definitely gonna love to go kayaking in.
Although not so popular among tourists, it’s a beautiful backwater village filled with islands and narrow canals.
Kayaking in Thrissur
The least famous place for travelers in Kerala, actually has a really nice spot for kayaking. They have some other backwater activities like boating and paddle boards as well.
You can contact Naalumanikattu for booking kayaking in Thrissur.
Kayaking in Calicut
Last, but not least. Kozhikodu, or Calicut has both flat backwaters and whitewater.
So, even if it’s a relaxing trip that you want to have, or an adventurous expert trip – Calicut is a really good spot to go kayaking in Kerala.
And, we wouldn’t recommend anyone else than Jellyfish Adventures for going kayaking in Calicut.
Overview
Kayaking really is a beautiful thing to do. And Kerala backwaters is an amazing place to do that. Use the above list to figure out the right spot for you.
Good luck.