Kerala Boat Race Tickets – Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Punnamada alleppey Kerala india

Kerala Boat Race Tickets – Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Punnamada alleppey Kerala india

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha (Alleppey) is Kerala’s flagship snake boat (Chundan Vallam) race.

Ticket Categories & Pricing

Prices range from general admission stands to premium finishing-line galleries:

Category	Approx. Price	Placement & Features
Tourist Gold / Nehru Pavilion	₹2,500 – ₹3,000	Best view near the finish line; shaded seating.
Tourist Silver	₹1,500 – ₹2,500	Shaded gallery, excellent race coverage.
Rose Corner	₹1,000 – ₹1,500	Open wooden gallery, great for action photography.
Victory Lane	₹300 – ₹500	Unshaded seating closer to the final stretch.
Lawn / All View	₹100 – ₹200	Standee/open ground near track edges. Note: Private operators also offer viewing packages aboard stationary houseboats along the lake starting around ₹5,000 per person. How to Buy Tickets Online: Available through the official portal (nehrutrophy.nic.in) or authorized ticketing partners leading up to race day. Offline: Authorised physical counters open at the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) office, government tourist information centers, and select KTDC outlets across Kerala. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) When does the boat race take place? It is traditionally held on the second Saturday of August during the Onam festival season. Official dates are published each year by the Nehru Trophy Boat Race Society. What time should I reach the venue? Heats usually start around late morning (11:00 AM) with main snake boat events kicking off after 1:30 PM. Reach your gallery by 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM to clear security checks and beat heavy traffic. What should I bring? Carry light cotton clothes, comfortable waterproof footwear, a cap, and a raincoat or compact umbrella (monsoon showers are common). Are items restricted at the venue? Yes. Large luggage/backpacks, drones, alcohol, and sharp objects are prohibited at spectator galleries due to strict security measures. How do I reach Punnamada Lake? By Train: Alappuzha Railway Station (ALLP) is ~5 km away. Local auto-rickshaws or shuttles run directly to entry points. By Flight: Cochin International Airport (COK) is ~85 km away. Local Commute: Boat shuttles operated by SWTD carry valid ticket holders from the Alappuzha boat jetty to the race pavilions on the lake.

FAQs

When does the boat race take place?

It is traditionally held on the second Saturday of August during the Onam festival season. Official dates are published each year by the Nehru Trophy Boat Race Society.

What time should I reach the venue?

Heats usually start around late morning (11:00 AM) with main snake boat events kicking off after 1:30 PM. Reach your gallery by 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM to clear security checks and beat heavy traffic.

What should I bring?

Carry light cotton clothes, comfortable waterproof footwear, a cap, and a raincoat or compact umbrella (monsoon showers are common).

Are items restricted at the venue?

Yes. Large luggage/backpacks, drones, alcohol, and sharp objects are prohibited at spectator galleries due to strict security measures.

How do I reach Punnamada Lake?

By Train: Alappuzha Railway Station (ALLP) is ~5 km away. Local auto-rickshaws or shuttles run directly to entry points. By Flight: Cochin International Airport (COK) is ~85 km away. Local Commute: Boat shuttles operated by SWTD carry valid ticket holders from the Alappuzha boat jetty to the race pavilions on the lake.

Price From : ₹400/-

Address

Near Avaloormadam temple, thathampally po, pin code 688013, Alleppey , Kerala, india

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