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La course de bateaux du Nehru Trophy

Boat race in Kerala. In other words, the snake-boat competition is the most important backwater event in Kerala. The race takes place every year on the second Saturday of August. A snake-boat competition is held, with a trophy instituted by former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. In addition to chundanvallom races (snake boats) and […]

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Last updated on Jul 03, 2017
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Boat race in Kerala. In other words, the snake-boat competition is the most important backwater event in Kerala. The race takes place every year on the second Saturday of August. A snake-boat competition is held, with a trophy instituted by former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. In addition to chundanvallom races (snake boats) and smaller boats, there are big events. Above all, these events have a strong sense of the spirit of the festival in them. Such as river processions and spectacular sets of decorated boats.

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Boat race in Kerala – useful info:

  • Nearest train station: Alleppey, 8 km.
  • Nearest Airport: Kochi International Airport, 85 km from Alleppey.
  • for more information  http://nehrutrophy.nic.in/pages-en-IN/default.aspx
  • 65 th Nehru Trophy boat race August 12, 2017.
  • to visit = Marari Beach is a sleepy fishing village not far from Alleppey and a perfect tour as you explore the backwaters of Kerala would be recommended during your trip. Beautiful white sand beach for several km lined with coconut trees and calm and preserved.

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