Megha Kayak Festival
Oct 12 - 14, 2023
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Registration
Registration desk at Shillong WW village will be open from 1pm onwards on the 12th
Athletes competing in the intermediate category must register on the 11th
Registration Fees
Rs. 5000
Includes camping in tents at Whitewater Village and all meals from Oct 12th-14th, 2023.Rs. 3000
Includes only lunch at Whitewater Village from Oct 12th-14th, 2023.
Prizes
Event: Down River Sprint
Women
1st - Rs. 50,000
2nd - Rs. 25,000
3rd - Rs. 15,000
Men
1st - Rs. 50,000
2nd - Rs. 25,000
3rd - Rs. 15,000
Event: Canoe Slalom Cross
Men
1st - Rs. 50,000
2nd - Rs. 25,000
3rd - Rs. 15,000
4th - Rs. 10,000
Women
1st - Rs. 50,000
2nd - Rs. 25,000
3rd - Rs. 15,000
4th - Rs. 10,000
Overall
Men
1st - Rs. 1,50,000
2nd - Rs. 75,000
3rd - Rs. 50,000
Women
1st - Rs. 1,50,000
2nd - Rs. 75,000
3rd - Rs. 50,000
Subcontinent Best Paddlers
Men
1st - Rs. 1,00,000
2nd - Rs. 50,000
3rd - Rs. 25,000
Women
1st - Rs. 1,00,000
2nd - Rs. 50,000
3rd - Rs. 25,000
Under 21
Men
1st - Rs. 30,000
2nd - Rs. 15,000
Women
1st - Rs. 30,000
2nd - Rs. 15,000
Intermediate - Men & Women
Gear to the value of Rs. 1,30,000.
What is it about?
Extreme whitewater competition to be held in Umtham Village, Meghalaya
Event will feature two different types of whitewater races in one of the most spectacular and relatively undiscovered locations in the world.
Equal amount of prize money for both men and women. Total 20,000 USD + gear prizes
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Getting there and places to stay
Participants can either stay onsite in tent accommodation or they can book a room in a nearby resort:
Shillong Whitewater Village is about 45 minutes drive from Shillong.
Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati Railway Station
To book an airport shuttle to the venue please click here to send a message on WhatsApp a few days in advance.
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Race format, rules and schedule
The event features two different types of whitewater races in one of the most spectacular and relatively undiscovered locations in the world. Learn more about the format of the race, rules and schedule at the link below
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Guide Book
One of the most comprehensive guide book on the planet covering Meghalayan rivers is available for grabs here: http://meghalayarivers.com/ and here: https://goodwave-store.in/collections/kayak-accessories/products/meghalaya-rivers
The guide books is also available at the Shillong White Water Village.
Location
The festival venue is at Shillong Whitewater Village, Umtham, Meghalaya, which is about 45 minutes drive from Shillong.
Contact us.
Email: meghakayakfestival@gmail.com
Phone: +91 87984 58899 (WhatsApp)
Note: Due to network issues we might not be reachable. Please send us a message on WhatsApp.
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