3 Best Canoes & Kayaks In India

Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater Cruises, Kochi, Kochi & Cochin Tours, Tour Reviews

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

1.Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

Cochin to Alleppey shikara cruise: 3 hours gliding through Kerala backwaters with villages, palms, and paddy fields, with port pickup.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Good communication. Pickup on time. Both Simon (driver) and Manu (boatman) were a pleasure to spend the day with. We loved both the beauty of the backwaters and the insight into the very different way of life there. Simon also gave us a tour of the highlights of Kochi city area on the way back…”

68 reviews6 hoursFrom $50by Carnival Tours Kochi

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Canoes & Kayaks, Puducherry, Tour Reviews

Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

/ June 12, 2026

2.Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

Glide for an hour through Pondicherry’s backwaters by kayak, with an English guide, wildlife spotting, and calm, safe paddling.

★ 4.9

“It was great fun rafting on the river. I was given full instructions before the session and I was accompanied by a guide. Very quiet, peaceful and most of all a safe activity. The guide also pointed out a number of birds. I can fully recoomend this tour to anyone visiting Pondicherry.”

9 reviews1 hourFrom $10by Pondicherry Beachescapes

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