Adventure & Outdoor · Kerala
Malabar River Festival
Chalippuzha and Iruvanjippuzha rivers, Kozhikode
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A white-water kayaking festival on the rivers of Kozhikode.
The Malabar River Festival brings kayakers to the monsoon-fed rivers near Kozhikode for international white-water competitions.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Chalippuzha and Iruvanjippuzha rivers, Kozhikode, Kerala.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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