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A premium double deck Alleppey boathouse anchored on Punnamada Lake watching the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race during Onam season in Kerala India.

Kerala Boat Race 2026 Schedule: Nehru Trophy & Onam Calendar

Live Festival Coverage đź“… July 15, 2026 Update ⏱️ 6 Min Read 📍 Punnamada Lake & Alappuzha Backwaters The wait is officially over for the grandest water spectacle on earth. As the monsoon clouds sweep over the backwaters of Alappuzha, the countdown has officially begun for the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race and the highly…

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Aroma Chundan snake boat rowed by Aroma Boat Club winning the Champakulam Moolam Boat Race 2026 on Pampa River in Alleppey, Kerala.

Champakulam Boat Race 2026: The Pampa River Ignites Kerala’s Snake Boat Season

Live Festival Coverage đź“… June 29, 2026 Update ⏱️ 6 Min Read 📍 Pampa River, Champakulam The wait is officially over. Today, the quiet backwaters of Alappuzha transformed into a thunderous stadium of splashing water, rhythmic drums, and roaring crowds as the legendary Champakulam Moolam Boat Race 2026 took over the Pampa River. As the…

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A premium double deck Alleppey boathouse anchored on Punnamada Lake watching the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race during Onam season in Kerala India.

Festival Voyages: Planning Your Cruise Around the Nehru Trophy & Onam

Seasonal Festival Guide đź“… June 2026 Update ⏱️ 6 Min Read 📍 Punnamada Lake, Alleppey There is no time more electric to experience Alappuzha than during August and September. As the monsoon transitions into the vibrant harvest season, the backwaters come alive with rhythmic chanting, massive snake boats (*Chundan Vallams*), and grand cultural feasts. Planning…

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A private premium glass-enclosed Alleppey boathouse cruising the Kuttanad backwaters in Kerala India.

How to Book a Houseboat in Alleppey – Complete Guide

First-Time Traveller Guide đź“… June 2026 Update ⏱️ 5 Min Read 📍 Alappuzha, Kerala Cruising the emerald backwaters of Alappuzha inside a traditional thatched Kettuvallam is a bucket-list experience. However, planning an Alleppey houseboat booking can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of boats operating along Vembanad Lake, making the right choice determines your overall holiday comfort.…

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