Nehru Boat Race 2019

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The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala in India.

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This competition is held on the second Saturday of August every year.

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On the day of the boat race, the lakefront has about two lakh people including tourists for watching it.

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For the people of each village in the area, a victory at this race for their village boat is something to be celebrated for months to come.

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The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams or snake boats.

The official site of the boat race is:

http://nehrutrophy.nic.in/pages-en-IN/default.aspx

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I had the opportunity of watching this boat race from the comforts of the houseboat during my trip to Kerala last year.

accessiblity_64.pngAccessibility Features for the Boat Race Pavilion

:heavy_check_mark: Ramp Access.

:heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair-accessible Entrance.

:heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.

:heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair-accessible Seating.

:heavy_check_mark: Wheelchair-accessible Parking.

While you are in Kerala, here’s an interesting list of popular places to visit:

  1. Wayanad
  2. Munnar
  3. Kovalam Beach
  4. Jatayupara Earth’s Center
  5. Varkala Beach Lighthouse

Have you watched a race recently? I’d be interested in knowing…

Until then… Happy Guiding :blush:

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@TusharSuradkar this absolutely beautiful and nice. Thank you for the detailed information too. Do you have to pay to gain access to watch especially as a stranger? Or its list open to everyone?

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Thanks, @SholaIB

There are tickets of about 3000 and 2000 INR for the pavilions but I enjoyed the race from the comforts of the houseboat where I was vacationing on that day.

Moreover, the Kerala backwaters where the race is conducted is heavily populated along the banks, so people enjoy from the streets and from the roof-tops of their houses, but I think the culmination of the race is the finishing point which can be witnessed only from the stands, so buying a ticket seems to the only option if one wants to be part of the excitement.

~Greetings from New Delhi!

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Noted @TusharSuradkar thanks for replying :+1:t4:

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This looks like a big occasion, two Lakh people gathered to watch a sport :sailboat:

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Thanks @TusharSuradkar for sharing very interesting post and nice photos.

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Hi @TusharSuradkar

Thanks for this wonderful post along with beautiful photos. It’s a nice & informative post.

To watch the Boat Race might be a thrilling experience for all the spectators.

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@TusharSuradkar , it must be a delight to watch the race in person, wasn’t it? Great pictures too with proper info. :+1:

Cheers!

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That’s right @fasi6083 It is the most awaited and most popular sport in the region as most people who gather are fishermen or boat operators and it is a traditional sport for several centuries with high prestige attached to the event.

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Yes @vijayparadkar , it is quite exciting as the boat peddlers and the crowd are both cheering in excitement.

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Thanks, @AjitThite

Yes, the Kerala backwaters are beautiful and the Kerala people are humble and energetic at the same time.

Entire villages and the streets are deserted since just about everyone flocks to prepare, conduct, participate, or watch the boat race.

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Hi @TusharSuradkar

Thanks for sharing this post.

Alappuzha Is really a beautiful Place.

I pass last time on 2018 Just on the lake where finish the Race.

Thanks for Remember this beautiful Adventure.

Here my previous post

Keep safe and Regards

Giuseppe

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Indian culture has so much to offer … Thank you very much @TusharSuradkar for this wonderful post.

I’ve never visited Kerala, but read a lot about it. I just love its culture and traditions. Would love to get my bag packs to here soon … :grinning:

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You have a great gallery and publications. I like the level of detail with which you explain everything. A hug!

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@TusharSuradkar Thank You for adding this to Kerala #Worldchallenge. Boat races are really fun to watch aren’t they. In San Francisco there is something similar, ‘Dragon Boat races’, they used to be held in Treasure Island, in the bay near Bay bridge. Now it is moved to Oakland.

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Wow… that is great dear @TusharSuradkar

I missed this post & LG Denise Barlock pointed me here.

Regards

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