India has plentiful chances of water sports or aqua sports as it has several snow-fed Himalayan rivers along with a huge coastal line. Snow-fed Himalayan Rivers have some of the most raving and toughest river flows (rapids) in the world and these rivers are treasured by the adventure addicts from all over the world.

Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Sutlej, Beas, Krishna, Mahanadi, etc are famous rivers in India where water sports or aqua sports can be organized and enjoyed. The country attracts a large number of water sports or aqua sports enthusiasts from all over the world. White water rafting (river rafting), boating, yachting, sailing, rowing, canoeing, scuba diving, wind surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, water scooter,

Some of the Famous Water Sports / Aqua Sports in India
White Water Rafting : Also known as River Rafting is among the finest mediums to explore the wild snow-fed Himalayan rivers in India. Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, Kullu & Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Gangtok in Sikkim, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Zanskar & Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir, etc are famous places where river rafting or whiter rafting can be dared and enjoyed.

Scuba Diving : It is one of the best forms of waters sports or aqua sports in India. It is a daring aqua sport which provides adventure enthusiasts a wonderful opportunity to explore under water marine life. Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep in India are famous places in India where scuba diving facilities are available. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Havelock Island and Carbyn’s Cove Tourism Complex are famous spots for scuba diving in Andaman & Nicobar.

Water Scootering : It can be enjoyed in Goa.

Snorkeling : It offers an opportunity to have glimpses of the underwater world. It is among famous aqua sports these days in India. Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are famous sites for snorkeling in India.

Kayaking and Canoeing : Beaches of Kerala, Goa and Karnataka are sites for kayaking and canoeing in India. Other famous places for Kayaking are Nainital Lake in Uttarakhand, Dal Lake in Srinagar and Mumbai beaches.

Sailing and Wind Surfing : Sailing and wind surfing can be enjoyed in Kovalam – an internationally famous beach town located in Kerala. Goa, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep Islands, etc are famous sites.

Water Skiing : Some of the most prominent Water Skiing destinations in India include Calangute Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Candolim Beach, Bogmalo Beach in Goa, Asan Barrage Water Sports Resort, Water Sports Club at Port Blair and Water Sport Complex at Diglipur in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.