Snake Boat races - Vallam Kali

Chundan vallams or snake boats are narrow boats over 100 feet (30 m) long, with a raised prow that stands 10 feet (3.0 m) above water and resembles the hood of a snake. Traditionally these were used by local rulers to transport soldiers during waterfront wars. In modern times, it has spawned a new sport – theVallam Kali (boat race). Each chundan vallam accommodates about a hundred muscular oarsmen.

Boat races are occasions of great excitement and entertainment with thousands gathered on the banks to watch and cheer. Most of these races are held in the Kuttanad region of Alappuzha.

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No trip to Kerala is complete without a backwater cruise on a houseboat; most of these are leisure & family tours, honeymoon tours, and packaged tours through the Kerala backwater.

Houseboats in Kerala form a Unique lifetime experience and Backwaters of Kerala are a self-supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. Backwater houseboats / Kettuvallam cruises / BoatHouse packages are popular products for a traveler in Kerala.

Cruising through the backwater, lakes & lagoons and staying overnight on a houseboat supported with a candle light dinner is more exotic and memorable experience during the journey.

Cruising through the backwater, lakes & lagoons and staying overnight on a houseboat supported with a candle light dinner is more exotic and memorable experience during the journey.

Cruising through the backwater, lakes & lagoons and staying overnight on a houseboat supported with a candle light dinner is more exotic and memorable experience during the journey.