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Adventure junkies often tend to think about Hrishikesh and Goa as their favorite water sporting havens. Well, these might be among the most enthralling water sports destinations in India, however, when it comes to God’s Own Country Kerala, it surpasses other destinations on many fronts!

Believe it or not, Kerala is the home to an array of water sports that can make you forget about Rishikesh, Goa or other such destinations. And to bring in more to the thrilling options of water sports in Kerala, here is a list of some of the famous water sports destinations in God’s Own Country:

For an adrenaline-loving junky who craves to catch the thrill of surfing in Kerala, should plan a trip to Gods Own Country between December and March. It is during this period the water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the cool sea breezes while surfing through the mighty and menacing waves of the Arabian Sea.

Whether a green-horn or an expert, Kerala offers the ideal surfing destination to all types of surfers. While an expert can rent out a surf-board and plunge into the sea, a beginner can enroll in surfing class and learn the basics of surfing. Varkala Beach, Kovalam Beach, Kappil Beach, Poovar, Tiruchindur, and others are some of the most popular surfing destinations in Kerala.

Given the richness and magnitude of its waterbodies, Kerala can be called a paradise for snorkeling! Adorned by the dazzling Arabian Sea and interconnected by a channel of turquoise lagoons and balmy backwaters, it offers quite a few promising snorkeling destinations for those who yearn to discover the magical beauty of aquatic life. Shallow and clear water, rich and exotic marine life, gentle and friendly waves make Kerala a befitting snorkeling destination. For the snorkeling enthusiasts , Kovalam Beach and Varkala Beach are the two most ideal snorkeling destinations in Kerala.

Untainted by the onslaught of commercialiasation, Kerala is fortunate to keep intact vast swathes of marine life. With so much to experience and discover, it entices scuba divers from across the globe to dive deep into its emerald water and behold its marvelous aquatic life beneath.

In addition to the kaleidoscopic range of underwater life, Kerala also offers several scuba diving training and learning centre to its visitors. With most of these centres being certified by PADI, one can expect a truly exhilarating and refreshing scuba diving experience in God’s Own Country. To note here, destinations like Varkala Beach and Cochin are the most preferred scuba diving destinations in Kerala.

Probably everyone’s favorite beach sport, volleyball is a great way to get in some exercise without overheating yourself in the hot sun. It’s easy to set up and even easier to play. The best part is you don’t even have to have a team; plenty of beachgoers would be happy to join in as long as you possess a ball.

Much like regular football, beach football is ecstatic indeed because it doesn’t hurt nearly as much to be tackled on sand as it does on solid ground. Of course, if you’re afraid of a little pain you could always play the flag version.

Put a couple of teams together, set up opposing goal lines and you’ve got yourself a game. You’ll probably have to forgo the field goal in this version, but nobody likes that part anyway.

Playing soccer on the sand is immeasurably more difficult and fun, than playing on a traditional field. The ball has a tendency to fly in crazy directions, get stuck in a dune or end up in the water after a bad kick (bonus points if you can get it out without using your hands!). It’s also much easier to twist your ankle on the beach, so you’d better play with caution!

Beach flags is sort of the sandy equivalent of musical chairs. Someone places a set amount of flags in a row along the beach, but always ensures there is at least one less flag than the number of competitors. Upon the starting signal, racers rush to the flags and try and grab one before anyone else. Those left without a flag are eliminated. This sport tends to get pretty competitive and occasionally a little physical.

If you’ve never seen a game of handball before, it’s essentially soccer without using your feet. Instead, players attempt to throw a ball into the opposing teams goal. On the beach it’s played exactly the same way just with the added difficulty of trying to run in the sand. You can make a goal out of pretty much any two items you have lying around, so place a couple of sand buckets on opposite ends of the playing field and you’re good to go!