Adventure sports in Pondicherry
Pondicherry is known for adventure sports, and tourists love to experience water sports like Kayaking, Surfing, Scuba Diving etc.
1. Kayaking in Mangroves Forest
Kayaking in Pondicherry Mangroves is an incredible experience you should not miss when visiting Pondicherry. Kayaking is always on adventure lovers’ bucket lists. Imagine if you can kayak during sunrise surrounded by lush green mangrove forest – “Pure Bliss”!
Kayaking occurs in the Gingee River near the arts and crafts village, where the Mangroves are located. Kayaking is done in the backwaters; you can do it only in high tides. The best time to do this is during the early morning and sunsets. Kayaking during sunrise is an experience you will never forget.
Tariffs:
Double Kayak (2 people in a single Kayak):
Rs.800 per person for 60 min/ Rs. 1450 per person for 120 min
Single Kayak (1 person in a single Kayak):
Rs.1000 per person for 60 min/ Rs.1800 per person for 120 min
Timings: Early Morning or Evening, depending upon the high tides of the backwaters.
Whatsapp for booking your ride: +91- 7604942994
2. Surfing
Surfing is one of the popular adventure sports for tourists who are visiting Pondicherry. Surfing classes happen at Serenity Beach. Serenity Beach in Kottakuppam is just 4 km away from Pondicherry city.
Surfing lessons start with 15 minutes of training; the rest of the session will be on the ocean. You will be trained in the sea once you understand the instructions. The instructor will explain the lessons in the shallow water so that you will feel safe and comfortable. You don’t need to know about swimming to learn surfing. The surf school will provide swimming trunks, or you can bring your own. They will provide all the gear, including the surfboards. All you need to do is to bring towels for your personal use.
Tariffs:
Group Lesson:
Duration: 60 – 90 min
Price: Rs.1500*
Private Lesson:
Duration: 60 – 90 min
Price: Rs.2000*
*Price may be subject to change depending on the season
Timings: Early Morning or Evening, depending upon the weather.
3. Sailing in Pondicherry
Have you ever imagined sailing in the middle of the Pondicherry Sea? Then Pondicherry will make your dream come true. Sailing is one of the best water sports, not harming Mother Earth. There might be nothing in the world that packs as many life lessons as the activity of sailing. It teaches teamwork, engineering, History, patience, oceanography, and ecology all in one fell swoop. In December 2022, we bought the seabird class sailboat. It is named, Kai means “Ocean” in Hawaiian. Kai was added to fleet boats and is available for tourists to sail.
Sailing Tariffs:
Kai (SeaBird):
Sea Sail: Rs.3000 + 18% GST per person for 90 minutes
Lagoon Sail: Rs.1500 + 18% GST per person for 45 minutes
Lagoon & Short Sea Sail: Rs. 2000 + 18% GST per person for 60 minutes
Timings: Early Morning or Evening, depending upon the weather.
4. Scuba Diving
When you think of scuba diving, Andaman or Lakshadweep islands come to mind. But Pondicherry is breaking those myths and offering a lifetime experience. Pondicherry offers up to 26 Scuba diving sites from natural to artificial reefs. These dive sites offer thousands of marine species, which will be a treat for the eyes and an experience of your lifetime. Scuba diving in Pondicherry can surprise you/ with sightings of beautiful fish diversities, but sighting and visibility are pure luck.
What will you learn?
The Try Scuba Dive is organized into three main stages:
Step 1: Theoretical learning about the physical and physiological phenomena related to diving.
Step 2: Exercises and techniques of diving in shallow waters
Step 3: Diving at sea.
#Non-Swimmers also can participate; our trained professionals will be with you all the time
How long does it take?
Four hours a day is what you need most of the time.
Each day starts at 6 am at the Dive Center.
You can split the four hours by training one day and diving the other day.
Tariffs: Rs 6000*
Timings: Early Morning 6 am and 9 am
5. Heritage Tour of Pondicherry
Walk/Cycle/Cycle Rickshaw
Stroll with a local Pondicherrian and get to know the fascinating story of Pondicherry! A must-do tour helps to explore the French Quarter’s architectural buildings, streetscapes, History and local stories, quaint corners, interesting photo stops, and places such as monuments, and the beach stretches from a by-gone era of Pondicherry, French India, until now. The tour will also explore the Sri Aurobindo ashram, its establishments, and the Tamil culture of the town. This Heritage Tour will cover a distance of eight kilometres and more than ten landmarks.
How long does it take?
2 hours. The session starts at 8 am at Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper factory.
How much does it cost?
Rs.1500 per person for 1
Rs.1000 per person for 2 pax
Rs.850 per person for 3-4 pax
Rs.700 per person for 5-6 Pax
RS.600 per person for 7-10 pax
*If you opt for a Cycle Rikshaw, then an extra Rs.750 for 1 Cycle Rickshaw for two people will be charged
6. Paramotoring
Paramotoring in Pondicherry will be an experience that you will never forget in your life. Pondicherry is famous for its beautiful beaches and backwaters; flying above the shores like a bird is a dream for everyone. Experience the adrenaline rush, enjoy the thrusting wind on your face and immerse in the beauty of Pondicherry.
Paramotoring or Powered Paragliding is an adventure sport where a motor mounted on the back of the Pilot gives enough thrust to paraglide through the skies. The propeller will be inside a cage and have an integrated seat for the Pilot and passenger. All these were mounted on the trike with three wheels. During takeoff, the Pilot runs on the airstrip and then powers the trike via throttle, which gives the paramotor lift.
Price: Rs.4000
Flight Timings: One round – 5-10 Minutes (approx.)
Time: 7 am to 9 am & 2 pm to 6 pm*
*Timings differ depending on the weather and wind pattern. Wait time is expected.
7. Bird Watching and trekking in a man-made forest
Visit a regenerated tropical dry evergreen forest & shrub jungle, and ravines in Auroville – 100 acres. The nature trail offers a sneak peek into knowledge about medicinal plants, indigenous trees, and lesser-known flora and fauna species, which help to sustain critical ecological balance and ideas of co-existence. We will encounter birds and mammals as per our luck on that day during our trek. The guide will be there throughout the session.
How long does it take?
1.5 hours a day is what you need most of the time.
Ideal Time: Early mornings and evenings
How much does it cost?
INR 750 per person for 1 Hour & 30 Minutes
Note: A minimum of two persons is required
8. Grand Canyon of Pondicherry
Visit the villages surviving from the megalithic times with burial grounds, cairns circle and tools. Explore the intricate Fossil woods, unique sandstone formations and ecologically critical ravines known as mini canyons, which are more than 20 million years old from the times of Gondwana. Fossil woods, Unique sandstone formations and unique ravines. An exploration of Pondicherry in a different special sense.
Ideal for Adventure lovers, Adults and children, researchers, and students.
How long does it take?
Duration: 3.5 hours | 1.30 pm Post lunch.
How much does it cost?
INR 1250 per person for 2 pax
INR 950 per person for 3 – 5 pax
INR 800 per person for 6 pax and above
9. Sea Cruise in Pondicherry
Sea Cruise in Pondicherry allows one to marvel at the breathtaking sunrise views, exotic mangrove forests and pristine waters. It is one of the new adventure activities for tourists in Pondicherry. Have you ever imagined swimming in the sea? Then your dream can become true. A sea cruise in Pondicherry is one of the popular fun activities you can explore when you are in Pondicherry.
Ideal for Adventure lovers, Adults and children.
How long does it take?
Duration: 2 hours
Ideal Time: Timings: 6.00 am to 3.30 pm. Early Morning is best.
How much does it cost?
Rs.4000 for 4 Pax
Additional Persons: Rs.800 per person
Maximum Persons: 10 Pax
Distance: 8 Kms (Up and Down)
Inclusions: Life Jacket, Life Guards
10. Standup paddle (SUP) in Pondicherry
Standup paddling in Pondicherry is the latest adventure activity added for adventure enthusiasts. Pondicherry backwaters are the best place for Stand-up paddling. Scenic backwaters and paddling through the mangroves are everyone’s dreams. We have experienced instructors for teaching the standup paddles.
SUP rental: Rs.1000 + 18% (GST), Duration: 1 hour
SUP rental with guide: Rs. 1500 + 18% (GST), Duration: 1 hour
SUP lesson with a: Rs. 2500 + 18% (GST) Duration: 1.5 hour
certified instructor
Time: 7 am to 9 am*
*Timings differ depending on the weather
11. Wind Surfing
Wind Surfing in Pondicherry is one of the most exciting adventure activities in Pondicherry’s backwaters.
Windsurfing is a wind-propelled water sport, which is a combination of sailing and surfing techniques together. Windsurfing in Scenic backwaters will be fun for sure. We have experienced instructors for teaching windsurfing.
Note: Swimming is Mandatory
Introduction to windsurfing: Rs. 8000 + 18% GST
Inclusions: Safety gear, Equipment, Infrastructure, course material and refreshments
Time required: 4 hrs
Book your adventure activities here:
Whatsapp: +91- 7604942994
