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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our paddling center is next to beach, with direct access to backwaters. Ample car parking space available inside our facility. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes earlier to your trip starting time.
What to expect
2) Our Trip Guide will provide Basic Kayaking Instructions before trip starts. Our Guide will come along in another kayak for your safety during the entire trip.
3) Within 30 to 45 minutes of paddling from the launch point, you will reach Railway Bridge. We pass the bridge and aim for a small island. Chithan Thampuran Temple Island is our stopover point for a short break.
4) Paddling for 45 to 60 minutes from there to east, you'll reach the tropical Mangrove Forest Island. We enter the Mangrove Forest and paddle through small canals covered by mangroves.
5) We exit the Mangrove Forest and head back. After passing Railway Bridge, we aim for the Black Devil Snail Sandbar. It is a sand flat which constantly changes its shape and size due to wind, tide and current conditions. It is an ideal place for taking rest or for swimming. Avoid going near the Spillway Regulator (that drains water from lake to sea) for safety reasons.
6) Paddle from here for 25 to 30 minutes to reach Syzygy and end the trip.
7) Take shower or change clothes before you go back to your hotel or home.
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
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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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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