Nehru
Trophy Boat Race - Aug 2010 - (Please contact us
for sepcial
packages)
An unparalleled attraction of God's Own Country
A sport that signifies excellent team spirit.
The magnificent fiesta that brings alive the
tranquil backwaters.
Nehru
Trophy Boat Race
Nehru Trophy
Snake boat
(Chundan Vallam) race is held in Punnamada Lake, Kuttanadu, Alleppy in
connection with Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala. Scores of long
snake boats and other smaller crafts participate in this event.
Thousands of tourists throng the watersides of Alappuzha to witness the
spectacular boat race.
The 100-120
feet long
canoes carrying 90 - 110 rowers which moves like a snake through the
channels (hence the name), is an eye catching sight for any tourist.
The Chundan Vallam also has the record as "the biggest water vessel
used for sports purpose". There are separate races for women too. The
race begins with a colorful pageant of floats, performing arts and
decorated boats.
When
:
This
annual event happens on Second Saturday of Auguest every year.
Where
:
The
event is held at Punnamada lake, Alleppy, kerala, India
How
to reach :
Alleppy
is well connected by air, rail and road to Kochi, a major city in
kerala.
Where
to stay :
Alleppy
has plenty of good backwater resorts and wonderful homestays. Do
contact TravelGoogy.com to make your boat race trip a memorable one.
Viedos
of
Nehru Trophy Boat race:
Nehru
Trophy Boat
Race - 2009
Nehru
Trophy Boat
Race - 2005
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for any further
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