Adventure & Outdoor · Kerala
Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha
Photo: Manoj Karingamadathil, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Snake boats racing on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha.
The Nehru Trophy snake boat race is held on Punnamada Lake each August. The 2026 race, the 72nd, was on 22 August.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually August. The next dates have not been announced yet. The last edition was held 22 Aug 2026.
- Where: Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha, Kerala.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
- Programme and entry details: official website.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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