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.
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