For those adventure lovers, who yearns to have a tryst with the azure waters and get swayed away with the pleasant wind, they must go for boating in Chennai. As already said, the city is bestowed with a charismatic shorelines, ocean fronts, lakes and rivers, it offers an ample of boating destinations throughout its length and breadth.One of the most popular adventure activities in Chennai, boating is mostly done in the Muttukadu, Pichavaram and Covelong regions. In Muttukadu, there is the renowned Muttukadu Boat House off the East Coast Road. An initiative by the Tamil Nadu Government, this boat house offers several boating options to the water sport lovers; row boats, speed boats, aqua scooters and pedal boats are the main attractions here.Pichavaram in Cuddalore district or the home to the second largest mangrove forest in the world is also among the adventurous places in Chennai for an enthralling boating experience. Joining this list, the fishing village of Covelong also makes for an amazing boating experience.
Harshita B
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing. It is a popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide. Boating activities are as varied as the boats and boaters who participate, and new ways of enjoying the water are constantly being discovered.Boating is a sport which is thrilling and enjoyable spot.
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Chetpet Eco Park is a nice venue for boating & fishing right inside/within the city of Chennai. The main gate is almost opposite to Ega theater, but a few meters further, towards Central. There is parking space, and Rs. 20 for parking for two hours. Entrance ticket cost is Rs. 25 per head, and boating ticket costs Rs. 50 per head. The Park is open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., except on Tuesdays.
ReplyDeleteThere is an area on the lake dedicated to fishing/angling. I guess the charges are Rs. 300/- for a catch of three fishes and they’ll give angling rods, etc.There is a small food court with bakery, sandwiches, soups, chats, tea, etc. And behind it is a small play area for kids.Of course, the main attraction of this venue is the boating around the lake. Once we went on an afternoon and had to wait for 20 minutes to get on a boat. I heard it’s crowded on weekends – so plan accordingly. There are two types of boats – rowing boat and pedaling boat.
The boat takes one round across the lake and comes back to the jetty. I think our ride in a rowing boat took around 20 minutes.
-Rajalakshmi S
Boats can be accessed near the Pulicat fish market. The boats aren't government boats but are the boats of the local fishermen and they usually ask about Rs.1000 or so. It is a quiet place with a lot of biodiversity. 55 bird species are recorded in Pulicat Lake which includes raptors such as Eurasian kestrel, White Eyed Buzzard, Western Marsh Harrier, Black Winged Kite and the common Shikra. This place is famous for its flamingos and winter is the best time to visit this place. The other birds that you can watch out for are White bellied Sea Eagle, Crab plover, Temminck's stint, Greenshank and many more.
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