This expedition is organized by Jellyfish Watersport Ptv. Ltd. In association with Kerala Tourism. The Chaliyar River Paddle is not only an expedition but also a great social cause. The organizers have facilitated a team of well experienced kayakers, river guides, lifeguards on water and a team on land following participants on support vehicles for logistics, camping medical emergencies and safety & rescue assistance.
In 3 days, we will cover over 68 km and paddle from Nilambur in the foothills of Western Ghats in Malappuram until Beypore in Kozhikode where the Chaliyar river meets the Arabian Sea. Along with promoting the usage of our rivers for recreational water sports, the main objective of the event is to help Kerala tourism sector to bounce back from Covid pandemic along with spreading awareness about the recycling solutions for the same.
Event Details: The event lasts 3 days & 2 nights from 25th – 27th of November 2022. Equipment, camping essentials, straw mats, food and refreshments will be provided for the duration of the expedition.
On Day 1: Camping at ROCKDALE Resort at Mampad area, near Nilambur. Due to the
shortage of space at the campsite on day 1, we will be providing a large size canopy sharing tents and individual tents.
On Day 2: We will be camping on an uninhabited island in the river Murinjad. We will be using tents, makeshift toilets, zero electricity and limited resources. We aim to provide a memorable experience being closer to nature and promoting “leave no trace” and “reduce, reuse & recycle” concepts.
On Day 3: We end the challenge at Jellyfish Watersport Cheruvannur, Calicut
We have tried our best to facilitate the top quality kayaks available in the country for this event. We will be using single white water kayaks for river guides, sit in touring kayaks for team leads and combination of sit on top-single/tandem kayaks for participants. We expect participants to be highly cooperative, patient and flexible to switch from single to double or otherwise when instructed by the team lead and rescue team as your safety comes first.
What to look out for:
Lots of Kerala’s wildlife (Don’t worry, there are no crocodiles!), flora and fauna alongside the river and an escape from the hectic daily city life. You will go back home learning a new skill, improving your paddling techniques, making a lot of new friends, savoring local food and having a really good time.
Prior to the event:
1. Please, fill the Registration form using the link below as this information is important for us to allot kayaks, food arrangement, medical & insurance. Chaliyar River Paddle 2022 – Participants Form
2. Mandatory Zoom Call for all participants on
17th of November 2022 – 7 PM IST.
Repeat on18th of November 2022 – 7 PM IST for those who cannot attend on 17th Nov.
Photography Contest:
This year we plan to introduce a photography & video contest and theparticipants can share their pictures & videos with us on the dedicated whatsapp group for Chaliyar River Paddle 2022. Theme would be tourism, eco, sustainability. The winners will be announced on 4th December 2022 by the panel.
THINGS TO CARRY:
MANDATORY:
– Clothing – Set of 3
– Dry-fit shorts (full sleeve recommended)
– Swimming shorts / Dry-fit Leggings
– Toiletries: Tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, bath towel, face towel.
– Cotton casual nightwear
– Water resistant cap/hat, Sunglasses, Sunglasses Tether, Water sports, gloves, Face Masks, Sunscreen, Insect repellent & a small torch.
when not in water.
– Small Dry Bag (to keep essentials like mobile phone, wallet, ID, sunscreen etc
– Reusable water bottle (1 no.)
– Toffees, dates, candies, nuts etc. (Small pack for energy bars pack separately for 2 days)
OPTIONAL:
Sleeping Bag (Highly recommended due to COVID and personal comfort)
NOTES:
You can carry a small dry bag with essentials such as phone, sunscreen, face towel, candy for the day, ID etc on the kayak with you. There will be a small van/truck that will follow carrying your backpacks/belongings, that you will be able to access only at the campsite. Please pack light and make sure to label your belongings/ backpacks with your name for easy identification and avoid loss of property
HOW TO GET THERE:
Kozhikode Railway Station to Manavedan Higher Secondary School Nilambur |
1 h 47 min (60.8 km) | Mode of Transport: Taxi/ Bus
Kozhikode Bus Station to Manavedan Higher Secondary School Nilambur |
1 h 39 min (59.1 km) | Mode of Transport: Taxi/Bus
Kozhikode Airport to Manavedan Higher Secondary School Nilambur |
1 h 18 min (45.6 km) | Mode of Transport: Taxi/ Bus
Shoranur Railway Station to Manavedan Higher Secondary School
Nilambur | 2 h 19 min (75.8 km) | Mode of Transport: Taxi/ Bus/Train
Paddlers who are new or need training are trained by our experts before the expedition begins.
All the paddlers start paddling for 8Kms to the next campsite.
Stop at the beach at the left side before the Beemunkal (Mampad) regulator bridge, secure kayaks, paddles and walk/ride to the campsite, ROCKDALE Resort (2km)
Set-up tents (indoor or outdoor) Yoga, participant interaction, tribal dance performance, dinner and lights off by 10 PM and sleep
Wake up, tea/coffee and prepare for the day ahead
Start paddling together, cross the regulator bridge maintaining order/queue, follow instruction by team leads
Breakfast at Edvanna, meet the local VIP’s and nature group and start paddling.
Refreshment stop by the riverside
Arrive at the lunch stop, Jellyfish Thattukada
Paddle to the day 2 campsite
Reach Murinjaad, Keezhuparamb campsite, tea and snacks , meet with local sports club & panchayath officials
Setup your tents, retire for the day (with dinner, soft music, bonfire)
Start Paddling together with all the participants
Breakfast by the riverside
Cross the Oorkadavu Regulator bridge, Sailing and Rowing participants to join from here.
Refreshment stop at Aaakode, meet Navodhaya club members
Refreshments served from the Queen of Chaliyar houseboat near Arapuzha
Reach Jellyfish Watersports to end the event and have lunch.
Optional paddling to the Beypore Estuary /Marine Cemetery and return (tougher paddling conditions /skills required)
Event Closing Ceremony.
Applicable only for 1 person. The user must bring his/her own kayak.
Applicable only for 1 person. The SUP rental is included in this ticket
Applicable only for 1 person. The kayak rental is included in this ticket
Ticket applicable only for 1 person. The kayak rental is included in this ticket. Team size should be 2 people
Applicable only for 1 person. The kayak rental is included in this ticket
Includes a Tshirt, board Shorts, Aqua Shoes, Gloves, Sunglasses, water bottle and a cap
Applicable only for 1 person. The Raft rental is included in this ticket. Group size should be 5
Applicable only for 1 person. The Sailing Boat rental is included in this ticket
Applicable only for 1 person. The Sailing boat rental is included in this ticket
Applicable only for 1 person. The Sailing Boat rental is included in this ticket
Applicable only for 1 person. The Rowing Boat rental is included in this ticket
Applicable only for 1 person. The Rowing Boat rental is included in this ticket
