| Kayaking is a recreational sport in which | | | | is minimal and the expedition provides an |
| participants use specialized boats called kayaks in | | | | opportunity to meet up with the villagers, |
| a wide variety of waterways. Kayaks are boats | | | | understanding their culture and enjoying their |
| which take a number of forms, depending on the | | | | hospitality and a lot of other things. |
| function for which they are designed. People can | | | | A kayaking trip on the beautiful Periyar and the |
| take kayaking trips on the ocean, up rivers, in | | | | world famous backwaters of Kerala is a |
| surf zones, and along white water courses. | | | | combination of nature while on the Periyar and |
| Participants can often have minimal skills and still | | | | the village life while on the backwaters. Tourists |
| greatly enjoy themselves. Some people take | | | | can indulge in kayaking in the backwaters of |
| kayaks with them when they travel to go | | | | Kerala like the Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kozhikode |
| kayaking, and others rent kayaks or participate in | | | | and Thiruvallam and around the mountain where |
| guided kayaking trips at a destination. | | | | the rivers flow. The scenic landscape is a treat |
| A kayak is a boat with a covered deck and a | | | | for those kayaking in Kerala. |
| small hole for someone to sit in. The legs of the | | | | Backwaters, a large garland of lagoons, lakes, |
| sitter are concealed, warm and dry, inside the | | | | rivers & canals are exclusive to Kerala. The most |
| boat. They were originally designed for use in the | | | | elaborate and spectacular stretch are near the |
| Arctic, where cold water spilling into a boat could | | | | ancient port city of Alleppey. |
| potentially be dangerous for someone using it. | | | | As you kayak down these narrow rivulets, lakes |
| Many traditional kayaks were custom made for | | | | and lagoons, what you see will give you a ringside |
| the individual user. Kayaks are propelled using | | | | view of life along the backwaters - unhurried and |
| double bladed oars, and they can be quite rapid | | | | unspoiled, friendly and welcoming. |
| and manoeuvrable. | | | | Accommodation is arranged at well-appointed |
| For kayaking camping trips, waterproof bags | | | | Heritage Villas, country homes and small |
| which can be stuffed into the kayak are | | | | family-owned resorts. Ethnic food, unseen |
| extremely useful. Longer kayaks often have a | | | | stretches of backwaters and genuine small world |
| separate hatch for stowing gear. Kayak camping | | | | hospitality makes this experience stand out. |
| is a great way to explore the outdoors from the | | | | The wide range of backwaters and beaches in |
| water, pulling ashore to hike, camp, or eat. | | | | Kerala offers stunning experience for the |
| Kayaking in Kerala | | | | kayaking fans. A life time experience filled with |
| Kayaking is the best way to explore the | | | | enthusiasm, pleasure, adventure and knowledge of |
| backwaters of Kerala. The environmental impact | | | | Kerala life style and culture. |