Malabar river festival is considered as Asia’s biggest Kayaking festival which attracts over 100 participants across the India and professionals from more than 20 countries to showcase their Kayaking skill. Malabar river festival 2024 is organized on behalf of Kerala Adventure tourism promotion society by Kerala Kayak Academy and Madras Fun Tools.
Brief About Malabar River Festival:
This year, the Malabar river festival will be held across the rapids of the rivers Kuttiyadi, Chalipuzha, and Iruvanjhipuza in Malabar. The Kayaking competition will be held in 2 different categories mentioned below:
- Beginners
- Intermediate Kayakers
- Best paddlers from Indian sub-continents
Malabar River Festival – Key Features:
Location: It takes place in the waterfalls of the Iruvanjhipuzha and Chalipuzha rivers, set against the stunning environment of the Western Ghats.
Events: The festival hosts several kayaking events, including Slalom, Boater Cross, and the Downriver Race.
Participants: It attracts professional and unprofessional kayakers from all over the world, making it a middle for international kayaking talent.
Categories: The competitions are divided into categories for men, women, and junior participants, with variable difficulty levels.
Adventure Sports: In addition to kayaking, the festival frequently features other adventure sports, such as stand-up paddleboarding and rafting.
Cultural Festivities: The event also celebrates Kerala’s culture, with local food, music performances, and cultural shows completing the exciting sports activities.
Tickets Categories are Divided into Below Two Sections:
1. Professional Category – Men & Women Required Paddling Skills – Class 3 and Above
- Downriver Time Trial (top 16 paddlers only)
- T-shirt and Race bib
- Lunch on all days of the festival
- Transport from hotel to race sections
2. Amateur Category – Men & Women Required Paddling Skills – Class 2
- No prize money for this category
- T-shirt and Race bib
- Lunch on all days of the festival
- Transport from hotel to race sections
* Tickets can be purchased at the festival venue. Online ticketing coming soon
The registration for the event has already been started and here is the brief about important links, venue and dates for this river festival of 2024:
- Date: 25th to 28th July 2024
- Location: Iruvanjhipuzha & Chalipuzha Rivers, Kozhikode district, Kerala.
What are you waiting for? Just check official website and experience this Asia’s biggest Kayaking festival 2024.
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