Events
Celebrate the spirit of Kerala with lively festivals, cultural performances, and timeless traditions by the backwaters.
THE NEHRU TROPHY BOAT RACE - Kerala’s Festival on Water (August 2025)
Every August, the calm waters of Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha come alive with the thrilling Nehru Trophy Boat Race — Kerala’s grand festival on water. Named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who first witnessed the spectacle in 1952, this iconic event celebrates Kerala’s heritage, unity, and spirit.Dozens of majestic snake boats (Chundan Valloms), rowed by over a hundred oarsmen in perfect rhythm, race through the backwaters as thousands cheer from the shores. The energy, music, and colors create an unforgettable experience that captures the very essence of God’s Own Country.In August 2025, witness this breathtaking celebration — where tradition, teamwork, and festivity merge into one of Kerala’s most spectacular sights.
Book nowUpcoming Event: Mullakkal Chirappu Festival 2025
The Spirit of Alappuzha in Full BloomThis December 2025, Alappuzha lights up for the grand Mullakkal Chirappu Festival, a vibrant 41-day celebration held at the Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. The festival transforms the bustling Mullakkal streets into a glowing spectacle of lights, colors, and devotion.The final 11 days mark the most festive phase, featuring cultural performances, traditional processions with elephants, Annadanam (community feast), and a stunning fireworks finale. The air fills with the rhythm of music, the aroma of temple feasts, and the warmth of togetherness.
For visitors, Mullakkal Chirappu is not just a festival — it’s a true cultural immersion into the heart of Kerala, where spirituality, tradition, and celebration come alive under the December sky.
