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Surfing

Surfing is a surface water sport. Surfing in India can be enjoyed on the waves of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.  A person rides a board on the crest of a wave as it carries the surfer towards the shore.  There are two types of surfing – longboarding and shortboarding. The difference is in surfboard design and the riding style.  India’s coastline of upto 75000 kms is a destination for water sport lovers like scuba-diving, swimming, Surfing vacation spots etc. India has beautiful beaches in states like Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, West Bengal and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli because of beautiful Indian ocean on one side which makes them an ideal surfing vacation spots. Surfing accessories can be found readily available on these surfing vacation spots.

Surfing in India can be experienced on the waves of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.  There are waves all around the year at an average of 3 – 5 feet which makes the area around it a surfing vacation spots. At times the conditions are fantastic and world class waves can be enjoyed with the help of Surfing accessories. Surfing in India has its secret and world class surf breaks – “Rastas” and “Satyas”. They are two secret right hand waves spot. These can be compared with any other world’s best surfing adventures spots and the crowd near these places is low.

India’s has secret surfing adventures tour package where world class surfing can be done. The area of surfing adventures is under the control of Indian army and the permission has to be taken which can be only done by the conformation of accommodation in the local resort.  There are many more spots for surfing adventures around Kanya Kumari and southern most tip of India.

Surfing Tips:

1 Maintain safe distance in order to avoid collision with others.

2 Beginners should always wear a leash or leg rope tied to their surfboard and the right surfing accessories should be used.

3 Never push the board through the water fin first.

4 Beginners should surfing accessories like wear a vest, rash guard to avoid the rash on the stomach and chest.

5 In case of fall off from the board, cover the back of head with hands and cover ears with wrist . Try to stay under water for a moment.

6 Loose boards in the ocean are very dangerous objects for swimmers.

Surfing in India can be undertaken in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Surfing Seasons

For Surfing season the premonsoon and monsoon season are the best i.e. from April to September. At this time the waves can reach up to the height of 8 – 15 feet. Surfing package varies from place to place. There are atleast 6 persons in a single surfing package.

Nearby tourist places while going for Surfing vacation packages are:

Panaji

Old Goa

Marqao

Ponda

Mapusa

Vasco da Gama

Canacona

Few Sight seeing places to enjoy with Surfing vacation packages are:

Angoda Beach

Arambol Beach

Baga Beach

Se Cathedral

St. Anne Church

Five Star Hotels Offering Surfing vacation packages are:

Fort Aguada Beach Resort 
Park Hyatt Resort 
Taj Exotica
Majorda Beach Resort
Goa Marriott Resort

Leela Palace
Cidade De Goa
Inter Continental The Grand Resort
Radisson White Sand Resort
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
Taj Holiday Village

Budget Hotels Offering Surfing vacation packages are:

Angels Resort

Bollywood Sea Queen

Captain's Lobo Hideaway

Colonia Santa Maria

The Tariff rates for hotels offering Surfing vacation packages varies between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 8000.