Water sports

Water Sports in Chennai
To provide some entertainment to your mind pay a visit to the water sport destinations in Chennai. It is very much necessary if you are visiting Chennai along with your family. But the water sports spot we will be speaking about is not only an entertainment zone for the children but even for the youngsters also. We will also be giving some details of unknown remote place where you can surely practice boating or fishing if you want to enjoy your favorite pastime in solitude.

While traveling from Chennai to Muttukadu or any other nearby places you can choose any mode of transport depending upon your preference. If you want yu can travel to these places either by bus or auto rickshaws or through the 'call taxis'. These are comparatively the cheap means if bargaining is done in a proper manner. But the 'call taxis' are known for their high rates but they are very prompt and active in their service. You can also hire the deluxe coaches and the standard charges of these cabs are 4.50 per kms or Rs. 30 per hour.

Muttukadu Boat House
Muttukadu is situated 36 kms away from Chennai. The backwaters of Muttukadu are the favorite water sports for the tourists in Chennai. Here you can enjoy the boating and wind surfing. These water sports in Chennai are an attempt taken by the Tamil Nadu government to induce the interest among the tourists and lure them to the gateway of south, which was primarily known as Madras. Also competitions are held every year in the month of February during the Muttukadu boathouse. Even training is given to the youngsters who have a passion for these water-sports.

Tarsha Water Sports
Though it said generally meant for children but even the grown ups can enjoy the water sports and activities in this famous tourist spot. It is 15 kms away from the city of Mahablipuram standing on the East Coast Road. Some of the well-known water sports in this popular entertainment zone are Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Knee Boarding, Kayaking, Double Tube rides, Banana Boat Rides, Speed Boat Rides and Para-sailing.

Pichavaram
It is somewhat far from Madras city but if you can mange a visit to this small town you will be captivated by the exciting backwaters and the wide spread lashing mangrove trees. It is about 280 kms away in the southern part of Chennai. You can have the most exciting water sports and activities of Chennai in Pichavaram like the parasailing, rowing canoeing etc.