Alleppey Boat Races

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Alappuzha is famous for boat races and especially Nehru Trophy Boat race which is its annual water carnival festival in the memory of the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. It takes place at the Punnamada Lake and is supposed to be the biggest boat race in the world. . The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (Snake Boats). Hence the race is also known as Snake Boat Race in English. Other types boats which participate in various events of the race are Churulan Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Odi Vallam, Veppu Vallam (Vaipu Vallam), Vadakkanody Vallam and Kochu Vallam. The race conducted on the second Saturday of August every year is a major tourist attraction.

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Things to do in Munnar and Thekkady

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From bamboo boating to energizing night safari through profound woods and from outlandish legacy strolls to finding zest ranches, there are tremendous activities to do on Thekkady and Munnar tour. A safari in Periyar National park, boat cruise across alluring lakes, evergreen tea and plantation visits and bamboo rafting are some of the top things to do on Thekkady to Munnar tour.

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Hello Richa, Alcohol is not served in houseboat. However you can get it from the givernment approved shops for your personal consumption on the way and consume in the houseboat

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