{"id":855,"date":"2019-08-01T17:51:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T12:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/?p=855"},"modified":"2023-07-31T16:38:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T11:08:05","slug":"nehru-trophy-boat-race-kerala-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/nehru-trophy-boat-race-kerala-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Nehru Trophy Boat Race: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Punnamada Lake, Alleppey, Kerala, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 12 August 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Picturesque state of <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerala (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Kerala<\/a><\/strong> in the South-Western region of India keeps possession of its own distinct identity. Boat Races plays an incredible role in the history, culture and tradition of <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"God's Own Country (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tourism-in-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\">God&#8217;s Own Country<\/a><\/strong>.  Listed among the ten paradises of the world, Kerala is an amazingly beautiful place that makes it every tourist\u2019s dream destination. The state is home to a bunch of stunning traditional festivals. Among them, the Boat Races has gained immense popularity among tourists worldwide. Further, <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerala (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Kerala<\/a><\/strong> sets the vista for numerous snake boat races. The <strong>Champakkulam Boat Race<\/strong> held at the River Pamba on the 3rd of July has officially declared the beginning of the season of boat races in Kerala. But let me tell you among all the snake boat races, the <strong>annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race<\/strong> is the much-celebrated extravaganza of water in the &#8216;<strong>Land of Coconuts<\/strong>&#8216;, <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerala (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tourism-in-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\">Kerala<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Tour Packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/weekend-tour.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Kerala Weekend Tour (3 Nights \/ 4 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/honeymoon-tour-in-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Honeymoon Tour Package (4 Nights \/ 5 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/highlights-of-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Highlights of Kerala (4 Nights \/ 5 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/best-of-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Best of Kerala (6 Nights \/ 7 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/family-tour-package.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Family Tour Package (6 Nights\/ 7 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> The <strong>Nehru Trophy Boat Race<\/strong> named after <strong>Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru<\/strong> is conducted on the famous <strong>Punnamda Lake<\/strong>, <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alappuzha (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/travel-guide\/alleppey.php\" target=\"_blank\">Alappuzha<\/a><\/strong>, on the second Saturday of August every year. This year the <strong>69th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race<\/strong> getting ready to be kicked off on <strong>12th August 2023<\/strong>. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerala (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tourism-in-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\">Kerala<\/a><\/strong> beckons you to be a part!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse of Aranmula boat race\" class=\"wp-image-860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/onam-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Onam Festival: All You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the day of this fiercely fought boat race, the tranquil lakefront is transformed into a sea of humanity with an estimated two lakh people, including tourists from abroad for watching it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since time immemorial, the <strong>second Saturday of August<\/strong> is specially set aside for the <strong>Nehru Trophy Boat Race<\/strong> every year. The gleaming Punnamada Lake in Alleppey gets into the celebration mood, days before this tremendous water carnival with the trial race of the snake boats. Nehru Trophy Boat Race is so popular that people flocks from all corners of the world to the banks of <strong>Punnamada Lake<\/strong> to witness this spectacular and enthusiastic water sport. It is celebrated every year with much splendour and eminence to commemorate the visit of <strong>Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru<\/strong>, the <strong>first Prime Minister of India<\/strong> in the year 1952 in Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History says that during his visit, people from Alleppey came in huge snake boats, traditionally known as &#8216;<strong>Chundan Vallam<\/strong>&#8216; to bid him welcome. The sight of these beautiful snake boats delighted him very much that he leaps onto one of the boats and sailed to <strong>Kottayam<\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/travel-guide\/alleppey.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alleppey (opens in a new tab)\">Alleppey<\/a><\/strong>. Later, after returning to Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru donated a silver trophy which was a replica of a snake boat as a gift for the memories of the time he spent at the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"backwaters of Kerala (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/kerala-backwaters.php\" target=\"_blank\">backwaters of Kerala<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To show respect for him, the trophy was named as Nehru Trophy and a boat race is conducted every year to pay a tribute to this event known as Nehru Trophy Boat Race in which the winners are awarded the Trophy named after him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-alleppey.jpg\" alt=\"Snake Boat Race in Kerala\" class=\"wp-image-861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-alleppey.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-alleppey-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-alleppey-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/snake-boat-race-alleppey-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/know-the-less-explored-places-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lesser Known Tourist Places in Kerala You Should Visit On Your Next Trip<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 100\u2013120 feet long canoes beautifully decorated with marigold flowers which carry 90-110 rowers moving like a snake through the sparkling backwaters makes for a marvelous spectacle. The air is filled with excitement and enthusiasm as there is stiff competition to win the race. The drum beats, chanting of the boat song known as <strong>Vanchipattu<\/strong>, as well as the people cheering with excitement, everything add to the thrill of this water sport. For the rowers and the villagers, it is a matter of pride, winning the race as it is the entire village which is honored by the win. Hence, they compete fiercely and put their best efforts in the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have witnessed how Kerala, like a phoenix bird rising from the ashes, has revived from the devastating flood that hit its shores the previous year. Due to the flood crisis, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race was postponed to 10th November last year and was celebrated with great exuberance and grandeur which showcased the brilliant come back of the flood-hit Kerala. Eighty-one boats took part in the race, among them 25 were <strong>Chundan Vallam<\/strong> (snake boats) and the rest were <strong>Cheru Vallam<\/strong> (small boats). And the <strong>Payippadan Chundan<\/strong> was proclaimed as the winner of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2018. This year also the Government of Kerala is all set to organize it very grandly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-boat-race.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse of the Kerala Snake boat race sailing furiously in the backwaters of Alleppey.\" class=\"wp-image-862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-boat-race.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-boat-race-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-boat-race-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-boat-race-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-about-kerala-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lesser Known Facts About God\u2019s Own Country \u2013 Kerala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The specialty of this year&#8217;s Nehru Trophy Boat Race is that to perk up the vibrancy of the event, State Government employees are competing in the race as &#8220;<strong>Civil Service Boat Club<\/strong>&#8220;. The team includes those employees who got government job through sports quota, sportsperson in state government service and those who are natives of <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kuttanad (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/best-places\/alleppey\/kuttanad.php\" target=\"_blank\">Kuttanad<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>a picturesque village cum <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"backwater destination (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/kerala-backwaters.php\" target=\"_blank\">backwater destination<\/a> in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alleppey (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tourist-attractions\/alleppey.php\" target=\"_blank\">Alleppey<\/a><\/strong>. The Civil Service Boat Club is set up to honor the priceless service rendered by the government employees at the time of the flood in Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all the traditional <strong>festivals of Kerala<\/strong>, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is worthy to experience. Be a part of this spectacular event and experience it yourself with its thrill and excitements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> Cochin International Airport, about 84 Km.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> Alleppey Railway Station, about 6.3 Km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest Bus Station:<\/strong> Alleppey Bus Station, about 2.6 Km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey.jpg\" alt=\"A picturesque view of Houseboats sailing through the backwaters of Alleppey.\" class=\"wp-image-866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/alleppey-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/best-honeymoon-destinations-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best Honeymoon Destinations In Kerala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Witness one of the most thrilling water carnivals you would have ever enjoyed in your lifetime and shouldn&#8217;t miss at any cost if you are <strong>exploring <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alleppey (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tourist-attractions\/alleppey.php\" target=\"_blank\">Alleppey<\/a>, Kerala<\/strong> this August 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So pack your bags for Kerala&#8217;s serene backwaters where timeless traditions meet modern-day excitement at the Nehru Trophy Boat Race \u2013 an experience that will immerse you into India&#8217;s rich tapestry while creating memories that will last a lifetime! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><em>Come and explore the most famous Snake Boat Race in India and witness Kerala&#8217;s greatest spectacular and enthusiastic event on your trip during the month of <\/em><strong><em>August to November<\/em><\/strong><em> and book your customized <\/em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerala tour packages (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Kerala tour packages<\/em><\/a><\/strong><em> with <\/em><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"keralatourism.holiday (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tourism-in-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>keralatourism.holiday<\/em><\/a><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For More Details Visit:-<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/tourism-in-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">www.keralatourism.holiday<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the thrilling world of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race, where adrenaline rushes and traditions collide in Kerala, India. Imagine a spectacle like no other: long wooden boats adorned with vibrant colors, rowed by over a hundred oarsmen each, slicing through the emerald waters of Punnamada Lake. This fiercely competitive event is not just about speed but also showcases the rich cultural heritage and unity among communities in this picturesque southwestern state. Named after India&#8217;s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who inaugurated it in 1952, this annual boat race has become an iconic symbol of Kerala&#8217;s sporting prowess and captivating festivities. Join us as we dive into the history, significance, and exhilarating experience that make the Nehru Trophy Boat Race an unmissable extravaganza!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,433,428,430,246,416,636],"tags":[40,511,303,585,629,199,283,624,633,631,373,285,331,625,200,4,627,2,345,630,20,19,94,518,632,623,626,588,499,501,628,573,5,175,262],"class_list":["post-855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-backwaters-of-kerala","category-celebration","category-culture","category-festivals-of-kerala","category-kerala-tourist-attractions","category-tourist-attractions","tag-keralatour","tag-alappuzha","tag-alleppey","tag-alleppeyboatrace","tag-alleppeytour","tag-backwatersofkerala","tag-boathouse","tag-boathousetour","tag-boatrace","tag-championsboatleague","tag-cochin","tag-festivalsofkerala","tag-godsowncountry","tag-houoseboattour","tag-houseboat","tag-india","tag-indiantoursim","tag-kerala","tag-keralam","tag-keralasports","tag-keralatourism","tag-keralatourpackages","tag-keralatrip","tag-kuttanad","tag-nehrutrophy","tag-nehrutrophyboatrace","tag-punnamadalake","tag-snakeboatrace","tag-southindia","tag-southindiatour","tag-southindiatourpackages","tag-tour","tag-travel","tag-travellers","tag-triptokerala"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=855"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1758,"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855\/revisions\/1758"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}