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About Kerala Snake Boat Race :-
The famous Snake boat race of Kerala which originated long ago as a Naval Warfare in South India has now evolved into an international cultural sporting event. Hundred odd pairs or ebony shoulders rip the placid surface of backwaters while they propel their snake boats with pure muscle power. War cries of the navigators and oarsmen invigorated by traditional music of more than a dozen musicians gives an adrenaline rush even to spectators on the banks. Twenty or more such, 50 mt long, chandanvallams or snake boats, called so because of their resemblance to the raised hood of a hissing cobra, fight to reach the finish line. Excitement thus generated shatters the trademark tranquility of the backwaters as thousands of spectators roar with the oarsmen while cheering for their favorite boats.
The world famous snake boat races are held during the Onam festival season. This happens to be in the August – September period. This is a very good time to visit Kerala as the monsoons have just receded by this time and it is greenery that rules everywhere. The most popular events and venues are as follows
Aranmula Boat Race - Pampa River Aranmula, Chengannur.
Champakulam Boat Race Champakulam,
Nehru Trophy Boat Race - Punnamada Backwaters
Payippad Boat Race - Payippad.
We provide complete tour packages for enthusiastic travelers that include accommodation (house boats / hotels), air tickets, comfortable dedicated cars, sight seeing facilities etc at very competitive rates. You could request further travel information about the Kerala snake boat race 2010 here.
Itinerary Detail -
Day 01 : Cochin
On Arrival at Cochin Airport, welcome by our representative & transfer to Hotel. After fresh up explore the city “Queen of Sea” & visit Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Churches, Marine Drive, Chinese Fishing nets and Santa Cruz Basilica. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin / Alleppey
Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey (57 kms). Arrival at Alleppey which is famous for enchanting backwaters & virgin beauty. Check into A/C House Boat. After fresh up explore the Kerala Back Water & villages through House Boat. Alleppey is an ideal place for Kerala Back water. Overnight stay in House Boat.
Day 03 : Alleppey
Morning after breakfast check out from House Boat & check in to Hotel in Alleppey. Later participate in Kerala Snake Boat Race. An annual water festival at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha is considered as the biggest snake boat race in the world. It is held every year on 2nd Saturday of August month. The colorful boat pageantry, which precedes the boat race, is an amazing treat to the onlookers. The famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race is dedicated to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru who was charmed by the gaiety of the event. Later back to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Alleppey / Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Munnar (180 km) en-route overview of Water Falls, Rubber Trees, Thick Forests & Tea Gardens. On arrival check in at Hotel. After fresh up rest of the time free for personal activities. Munnar is one of the best Hill stations in South India. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 05 : Munnar
After breakfast sightseeing of Munnar & visit Rajmala, Varala – a chain of water falls, Tea Gardens, Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Kundal Lake & Blossam Garden. Rest of time for own activities. Night stay in Hotel.
Day 06 : Munnar / Cochin
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin (140 kms) & transfer to Airport to board in flight for next destination. Tour Concludes with happy memories.
