Kayaking is a recreational sport in which participants use specialized boats called kayaks.

Kayaks are boats which take a number of forms, depending on the function for which they are designed, like oceans, rivers, lakes. But you will find only white water (river) kayaks around Shivpuri, as these boats are used here for providing safety with the Rafting trips.

If you are visiting Shivpuri only for a weekend then you can always try out kayaking to get a feel of it, also known as fun kayaking. And if you are excited about learning this wonderful sports then there are instruction courses available at Shivpuri as well, ranging from 3 to 7 days.

For experienced kayakers Shivpuri is an ideal place for renting a kayak and associated gear. You can do a solo kayak run around the place or join any rafting trip for additional support. Apart from river running on the Ganga lot of people hire kayaks from here to go for expeditions to various rivers of Uttarakhand like Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Kali, Pinder etc.

The gear required for kayaking is fairly minimal. At the most basic, a kayaker needs a kayak, a paddle, a helmet, and a life jacket.