Pichavaram Backwaters Canoe Experience

Outdoors · Chennai · 7 hours

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Overview

Discover Pichavaram, one of India’s largest mangrove forests, with its maze of waterways and rich biodiversity. Glide through narrow canals on a guided canoe ride, surrounded by silence and nature’s resilience. Led by local boatmen and naturalists, this offbeat journey is ideal for nature lovers and bird watchers.


  • Navigate narrow canals on a canoe ride, with sunlight filtering through dense mangrove canopies and sculpted root systems.
  • Spot seasonal birdlife such as kingfishers, herons, egrets, and winter migratory species.
  • Gain insights into mangrove ecology, climate resilience, and the coexistence of local communities with this ecosystem.
  • Capture stunning landscapes and wildlife reflections in the tranquil, mirror-like waters.

Hosted in English

Meeting point

Pichavaram Boat House (near Chidambaram)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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What is included

Private canoe ride (approx. 1 to 1.5 hours)

Guided interpretation of mangrove ecology

Bottled water and light refreshment

Entry fees and local permits

Cultural insights from a expert guide

What is not included

Transfers

Meals

Good to know

  • Transfers can be arranged from Pondicherry or Chidambaram