Snake boat race support boats and Kerala backwaters during Vallam Kali
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Support and rescue boats operate alongside traditional Chundan Vallam snake boats during a Vallam Kali (snake boat race) in Kerala, India.
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Kerala house boat gliding along the backwaters
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House boat cruising on the backwaters of Kerala... The unexplored backwaters of Kerala are popular for boating and water sports. The extensive coconut woods and variety of natural elements of Kerala is a must visit on Kerala backwater tours. The backwaters of Kerala are made up of over 900 km of interconnected waterways, rivers, lakes and inlets. The backwaters of Kerala are marked by a unique ecosystem wherein lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and deltas of several rivers meet the Arabian Sea. While hill resorts and beaches can be found in several parts of India, the backwaters are found only in Kerala. The Kerala backwater tours offer a perfect blend of scenic attractions and tranquility. One can travel on a traditional houseboat and enjoy the beauty of Kerala backwaters which make their
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Result 2Kerala snake boat race preparations and rowing on scenic backwaters
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Snake boats take to the Kerala backwaters during preparations for a Vallam Kali boat race in Kerala, India.
Result 3Kerala snake boat race officials monitor start on backwaters
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Officials oversee the start of a traditional snake boat race on the Kerala backwaters in India. A motorised judging boat displays a prominent "STARTER" banner, with race officials positioned on board to supervise the event.
Result 4Snake Boat Race rowers gather before the competition begins in Punnamada Lake, in Kerala
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Participants in a traditional Kerala Snake Boat Race (Vallam Kali) as they wait for their turn before the competition. The rowers, dressed in coordinated race attire, walk along a paved pathway leading towards the waterfront staging area.
Result 5Traditional Boat racing on the Backwaters of Kerala
Alappuzha, Kerala·boats · sport
The viewing area of a traditional Vallam Kali (Snake Boat Race) held on the scenic backwaters of Kerala, India. Spectators gather along the waterfront as Chundan Vallams (Snake Boats) line up near the riverbank in preparation for the race.
Result 6Festival atmosphere during Kerala's famous Snake Boat Race on Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha
Kerala·boats · sport
The lively atmosphere of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Vallam Kali) on Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Large crowds gather along the lakeside to watch the traditional Chundan Vallam (Snake Boat) teams compete across the water.
Result 7Houseboats cruise through the Kerala Backwaters under monsoon skies
Alappuzha, Kerala·river · monsoon
The Kerala Backwaters in Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala, India, under an overcast monsoon sky. Traditional houseboats (Kettuvallams) navigate the wide canals while smaller motorboats travel between villages.
Result 8Traditional snake boats race across Punnamada Lake during Kerala's Nehru trophy boat race
Alappuzha, Kerala·boats · sport
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Vallam Kali) on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Teams compete in traditional Chundan Vallams (Snake Boats), recognised by their long wooden hulls and distinctive elevated sterns.