The much-awaited Malabar River festival, South- India's first-ever river-based competition, is all set to make a big splash this year. The event is organized by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) and District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) with the technical support of the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA). The International Kayaking competition will be held at Thusharagiri in Kozhikode from August 12 to 14. The River Festival hosted at the Chalipuzha and Iruvazhinjipuzha rivers is a great booster to water sports and adventure tourism in Kerala.
1. Accommodation (Three star hotel on sharing basis)
2. Food, T-shirt and Race Bib will be provided
3. Local transportation (Pick and drop at Calicut airport and railway station)
Registration fees - 7000 INR
Without accommodation and local transportation - 3000 INR
1. Accommodation (Sharing basis)
2. Food, T-shirt and Race Bib will be provided
Registration fees - 5000 INR
Without accommodation and local transportation - 2000 INR
1. Food, T-shirt and Race Bib will be provided
Registration fees - 1000 INR
The events offer total prize money of Rs 9,45,000 up for grabs for expert Kayakers in India and around the globe in a truly world-class water sports adventure!
The memento and certificate are issued by Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS), and Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA)
| Day 1 (August 12) | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 0800 - 0900 hrs | Opening Ceremony | Pulikkayam |
| 0900 - 1300 hrs | Slalom Qualifications - Pro/Open | Pulikkayam |
| 1300 - 1400 hrs | Lunch | Pulikkayam |
| 1400 - 1800 hrs | Slalom Finals - Pro / Open | Pulikkayam |
| Day 2 (August 13) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0900 - 1300 hrs | Slalom Qualifications - Intermediate | Pulikkayam |
| 1300 - 1400 hrs | Lunch break | Pulikkayam |
| 1400 - 1800 hrs | BoaterX Qualifications & finals | Pulikkayam |
| Day 3 (August 14) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0900 - 1300 hrs | BoaterX Intermediate Finals | Pulikkayam |
| 1300 - 1400 hrs | Lunch | Pullorampara |
| 1400 - 1700 hrs | Downriver Time trail (pro) | Pullorampara |
| 1700 - 1800 hrs | Closing ceremony and prize distribution | Ilanthukadavu |
Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society
T.C. 26/849 (1), University Women's Hostel Junction,
Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram - 695014, Kerala, India
Tel: +91 471 2 320 777
Mob: +91 96560 11630
Email: info@katps.in
