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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Asked by Johnny from, US, November 23, 2023 12:23: PM

Kerala's Switzerland

Which place is known as Kerala’s Switzerland?

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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor), November 23, 2023

Perched at an astounding height of 1,100 m above sea level, Vagamon is known as Kerala’s Switzerland. The temperature lies between 10 to 25 degrees Celsius and the hill station has a cool climate throughout the year that attracts tourists.

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Asked by B Kasiviswanathan from, India, November 23, 2023 12:22: PM

Wish to book boathouse for family

Wish to have separate executive boat house for family trip for a day and night. How much is the charge ?

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Can you please send us a request and we will share the package, photos of houseboat and other details with you

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Asked by Michala Vestergaard from, USA, November 19, 2023 03:50: AM

What kind of Houseboat is being offered in this package?

WIll the houseboat experience include all meals and cruise from which destination?

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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor), November 19, 2023

We offer Premium or Deluxe Houseboat in this Package

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Asked by Rajendra Magar from, Maharashtra , October 8, 2023 14:26: PM

Will Oyo houseboat be a good option at Alleppey?

From where should I book houseboat? Is online booking authentic?Which one?

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You can look at online reviews and decide on which houseboat to book in Alleppey. We would advise to optimise for experience rather than the cost and opt for a private houseboat instead of a shared houseboat. You can book houseboats from any recognized tour operator in Kerala

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Asked by Madhu from, India, October 8, 2023 14:25: PM

3 days Trip to Munnar

I wish to know about a trip for 3 days to Munnar for 3 people, with pickup and drop from Kochi

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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor), October 8, 2023

3 days is a good enough time to visit Tourist Attractions in Munnar. Please share your details through a request

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