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.