Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: In a move to regulate adventure tourism on inland waterways, the Goa Government has earmarked 14 spots in North Goa where activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, boating and river rafting can be conducted.
The Tourism Department has issued a notification specifying the stretches of rivers, lakes and other water bodies that can be used for these activities. The exercise is intended to bring watersports operations under a defined system of regulation and monitoring.
Among the locations identified are Baga Beach and Baga Creek, Querim along the Terekhol River, Mayem Lake, a stretch near Moira, four sites along the Chapora River, the area near Chapora Jetty, Orda on the Nerul River and two locations on the Mhadei River.
The notification sets out location-specific conditions, including operational boundaries and supervision requirements. Kayaking activities must be conducted with oversight from trained professionals.
At the Mhadei River near Ustem Dam, rafting operators will be permitted to cover a maximum distance of one kilometre from the boarding point. Participants must remain under the direct guidance and supervision of trained instructors throughout the activity.
The designated zones are expected to provide a clearer framework for watersports operators while expanding adventure tourism opportunities in North Goa.
