Payippad Boat Race
Date:
9/14/2008
Venue: Payippad lake near Payippad, Alappuzha
Rowing, rowing and rowing, they take you to a world of simple elegance. The boat races of Kerala are those unique events that you can never find anywhere else in the world, and Payippad boat race is a three-day long regatta that literally thrills the little village of Payippad in Alappuzha district.
The first two pageantries are held on the two days prior to the major event, which is held two days after the Thiruvonam day. The attractions of the event include snake boat races, extravagant water pageants with floats, decorated boats and many folk art performances.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Harippad, about 5 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha.