Snake Boat Races in Kerala

Boat races in Kerala in Kerala have a historical background of centuries. Kings and chiefs in Kerala organised boat races before centuries. Nehru trophy boat race is the most famous boat race in Kerala. The Nehru trophy boat race attracts thousands of foreign travelers every year. Teams from different regions are participating this event with a great spirit.

Some other boat races organised during festivals and in some religious days. Alappuzha and nearby areas are most famous for boat races.Chundan Boats commonly known as Snake boats in outside India. It is typically 100 meters to 120 meters.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race

The Nehru trophy boat race is conducted on the Punnamada lake in Alappuzha district on every August. It is the most famous boat race in India. It is conducted for the honour of Pandit Nehru who was the first prime minister of India, who visited Alappuzha and watched race in 1952. Prime minister Nehru donated a Silver Trophy for the winner., this trophy later came to be known as Nehru Trophy. Top travel companies highlights in Nehru trophy boat race their Kerala holiday packages

Rajiv Gandhi Boat race

This race was conducted on the Pulinkunnu River on the last Saturday of August. This place is about 20 km from Alappuzha town on the Alappuzha-Changanacherry route. It will be an amazing experience to watch this boat race in your Kerala holidays.

Boat Race in Neerettupuram

Boat Race in Neerettupuram would be held during Onam season (August/September) at river Pampa it is about 30 km from Alappuzha town. It is the best part of Kerala Tour packages

The Aranmula boat race

Aranmula boat race is the oldest riverboat race in Kerala and is held in August /September.

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Top Visited Tourist Places in Kochi

Kochi is also called Queen of Arabian sea, it has some historical backgrounds. Kochi have been the top destination for merchants and tourists from various countries for centuries. The Arabs, The Portuguese, The Dutch and The British wrote the history of Kochi for centuries. Today cochi is best destination of travelers who seeks cultural and historical significance.

Following are the top tourist places in Kochi that you should not miss on a visit to Kerala holidays.

Fort Kochi

 

Fort Kochi symbolises by the 11 Chinese fishing nets. It has some historical backgrounds related to Kubla Khan. St Francis Church and Vasco House are the other attraction in Fort Cochi. Traveler can walking along Fort Kochi Beach by enjoying the view of the Chinese fishing nets.  Cochin  carnival is another attraction held on New year. This place have an important place in Kerala holiday packages offered by Tour operators in India.

Mattancherry 

Mattancherry is famous for Dutch Palace, Portuguese influence and jewish Synagogue.  Jewish Synagogue built in 1568, it is the oldest functioning synagogue in India.  Mattancherry Palace Museum consists of different old weapons such as swords, spears, shields etc.  there are various old temples in Mattancherry such as  Pazhayannur Royal temple, Ram Mandir, Palliarakkavvu temple etc.

Bolghatty & Vypeen Islands

Bolghatty Palace is the oldest Dutch palaces in Asia. It has same old as that of oldest Dutch palaces in Holland. It is now running as an hotel offering facilities including golf course and Ayurvedic centre.

Cherai & Vypeen beach

Another attraction near Kochi are Cherai & Vypeen beach. It is one of the popular destinations in Kerala. India's one of the oldest forts Pallipuram Fort  situated near Vypeen Island. It was constructed in 1503. Cherai beach is also called Princess of Arabian Sea and one of famous beaches in kerala ideal for swimming and sunbathing. This place is included in all Kerala honeymoon packages.

Kodanand Elephant Training Centre 

It is a rural riverside village located beside Periyar river. It has one of the famous Elephant Training Centre in India.  Kodanad Ecotourism destination is one of the wilde life projects of Govt of India. It acts as an elephant rescue center for captured elephants from the near forests.

Andhakaranazhi Beach

It is virgin and clean beach located at a distance of 30 km from Kochi. this beach is ideal for watching fishing boats and fishing in the beach from the neighbouring fishing village. 

Hill Palace Museum

It was once administrative palace of Kings of Kochi. It contains a museum consists of cultural and historical valuable things including King’s golden crown. It has an awesome old weapon gallery and transportation vehicles. Near this palace there is also a small children’s park. This is most loved destinations of people who are interested in culture and history of Kerala. This palace is included in all Kerala tour packages .

Museum of Kerala history, Edappally

Kerala history museum in Edappally offers a glimpses of the glorious history and rich cultural legacy of Kerala. This museum has a large painting gallery, which includes the drawings of Raja ravi Varma, Jamini Roy, MF Husssain and Manu parekh etc.

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