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Kayaking in Mangrove Forest of Paravur Backwaters near Varkala and Kollam

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From INR 1400

4.52
33 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

Hindi
English
Tamil
Malayalam

4 hours

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Paravur Backwaters is one of the lesser known, tightly kept secret locations in southern Kerala. The Paravur Backwaters is safe and a sheltered waterbody, without much influence of the tidal effects.

You can be assured of the safety as the depth of the lake in general is not more than 10 feet and not wider than 1 km. This ensures you don't paddle out and lose orientation in unknown waters.

Our paddling center is located on a tiny sandbar (not wider than 70 meters) that sits between Arabian Sea and Paravur Backwaters.

Unique and a very rare trail of 10 KM distance which allows the participants to paddle and experience two types of waterbodies (Trip starts from saltwater area and go to east side of fresh water area and return.)

– Paddle under and pass the Railway Bridge.

– Visit Chithan Thampuran Temple Island.

– Paddle through the tunnels and canals inside the Mangrove Forest.

– Visit Black Devil Snail Sandbar Islands.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age as independant paddler is 10 years

Operates in rain or shine conditions except when it's windy/lightning that makes paddling unsafe.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Keep a change of cloth.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Public Liability Insurance

TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Single or Tandem Kayaks (Sit on top kayaks)

Food and drinks

Options

Paddle to Mangrove Forest

Reviews

4.52

33 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great

    Adam M,

    Jan 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful activity ! experienced and kind staff . Professional accompaniment . Great bang for the buck

  • Beautiful and a bit strenuous

    Marc G,

    Dec 9, 2024

    - Viator

    4.00

    Very friendly staff and employees. Very easy process to go from arrival at the location to being out in the water. It was a bit long going from the point of departure to the mangroves. Approximately 5 km of rowing for about 30 minutes of touring the mangroves. Not for the weak.

  • Little paddle in paradise

    Lucinda M,

    Sep 23, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a lovely place, and experience. The owner and son, guide samson amd all the rest of the team couldn't have been more hospitable. The paddle was not tough and maybe better to do a longer excursion but the mangroves were beautiful.

  • Great activity, tour could be better

    Eoghan M,

    Jul 19, 2022

    - Viator

    3.00

    Setting was beautiful but there was little to no guidance from the tour guide. The activity would have been far better with more involvement from the guide with some insights into the history and nature of the area

  • Quiet lake - for relaxing paddle

    Nigel S,

    Dec 12, 2019

    - Viator

    4.00

    We did about 3 hours around the lake and small area of mangoes Not much to see on lake but peaceful area to paddle as slowly as you like with Alen as your guide. The plenty of water on boat and jelly shoes if you want to get out if boat to walk on small islands

From INR 1400

4.52
33 reviews
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