Canoeing and Kayaking are two of oldest adventure sports known to man. Earlier, canoeing and kayaking were used as a mode of transportation, fishing and floating markets. The impetus has now shifted to adventure sports. Canoeing and kayaking are highly popular adventure sports in the world. The advantage of these two adventure water sports is that they do not cause negative effect on environment.

The canoes and kayaks are constructed in such a way to provide easy movement in the water. They are tapered at the both end to easily cut through water. They are easily to use in any king of water body. While canoes can accommodate only two people, kayaks have room for one or two people.

Canoeing and kayaking is an adventure sports fast picking up in India. The thrill of the game is to make your way through placid waters to reach your destination when cool breeze ply with your hairs and cold water splashes on your face. Adventure Canoeing and Kayaking Tours in India takes you to various locations in India were you can indulge in canoeing and kayaking. Canoeing and kayaking tours takes you to Jammu and Kashmir, Uttaranchal, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.

Canoeing and kayaking destinations in Uttaranchal includes Rishikesh, Dakpathar in Dehradun and Nainital. The coastlines of Goa, Karnataka and Kerala offer perfect option for canoeing and kayaking. Jammu and Kashmir Kayaking and Canoeing Association in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and the Department of Youth Services and Sports and Tourism organize Kayaking and Canoeing Tournament in Srinagar every year in order to popularize the sport. The winner of this contest participates in the National Kayaking and Canoeing Tournament.