Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2011

13 August 2011 was the day when the Nehru trophy boat race entered its 59^th year. This year this event was organized with great pomp and fair, in the serene and beautiful location of Punnamada lake, Alappuzha.

Started in the year 1952 in the honor of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru (who visited Kerala after the independence). When he reached there he was welcomed with a caravan of huge snake boats (also known as Chundans). Thrilled with the exciting boat ride, Pandit Nehru decided to award a trophy to the winner of the race. Since then the tradition of Nehru boat race began.

Even this year also this event was organized at a very grand level, with participants coming here from different corners of the country. Quite a big number of national and international tourists came here to witness this event. The cherry on the cake in this year race was the Indian Military, who participated in NBT for the first time.

So finally after so much of hush-bush Devas Chundan of Jesus Boat Club Kollam emerged as the winner.

Backwaters Of Kerala

                                           

Want to spend some really peaceful and relaxing holidays, very close to nature? Then plan a trip to the extremely beautiful backwaters of Kerala. One of the most marvelous creations of nature, the backwaters of Kerala will definitely inspire you to visit this state again and again.

Kerala backwaters are basically a very well inter-connected waterways, that consist of several rivers, lagoons and small tributaries. This amazing eco-system is created by the fusion of the fresh water of rivers with the salt water of the Arabian sea. They also play an important part in the daily lives of the local people.

The best way to explore the charisma of these backwaters is to take a houseboat ride. These houseboats are called kettuvallams in the local language and are an important mean of earning for the people of this state. They are actually like small floating hotels that have all the modern facilities to make your holidays a memorable affair. They have well furnished bedrooms. Along with it they also have a sun deck and a private balcony from where you can enjoy the mesmerizing grace of backwaters. In some houseboats you will also find attached guest-rooms. All the kettuvallams have a crew of three members including a chef, cabin assistants and driver. You will be served the local delicacies of this state, specially the sea food for which Kerala is so famous.

Cochin, Kollam, Kumarkom, Kasragod, Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram are some popular destinations to go on a backwater rendezvous, where you can feel the serenity and tranquility of the these backwaters. The best time to visit the backwaters of Kerala is in the months of December-March. While on a tour of backwaters enjoy an exciting Alleppey boat race and Great elephant march held in the month of January.