boats

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.

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.

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.

Uttarakhand·hills · river

The scenic landscape of Nainital, one of Uttarakhand's best-known hill stations in the Kumaon Himalayas.

Odisha·boats · river

A traditional wooden passenger ferry crossing the calm waters of Chilika Lake, Odisha, India. The small ferry is crowded with passengers as it steadily makes its way across the broad lake.

festival · boats

Hindu pilgrims traveling on a crowded ferry during the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal, India.

boats · sport

The excitement of Vallam Kali, Kerala's traditional snake boat race, held on the scenic backwaters of Kerala, India.

sport · boats

The lively atmosphere surrounding a traditional snake boat race in Kerala, India. Large crowds gather along the riverbanks, enthusiastically singing, clapping, and cheering for the competing boat crews as they race through the water.

lake · boats

Sweeping aerial footage captures the vast expanse of Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in India, located in Odisha.

boats · sport

During the Vallam Kali (snake boat race) season, local lads can be seen swimming and enjoying the tranquil waters close to a village in this clip, which depicts a serene everyday scene among the Kerala backwaters.

sport · boats

A traditional Vallam Kali (Snake Boat Race) in Kerala, India. A long, narrow wooden Chundan Vallam is powered by dozens of uniformed rowers paddling in perfect synchronisation as they race across the calm river.

coastline · boats

A serene coastal landscape along the Bay of Bengal, where traditional fishing boats can be seen floating in the distance beyond the rolling waves.

boats · sport

This footage captures a traditional snake boat (Chundan Vallam) practice session on a narrow canal in Kerala, India.

boats · coastline

picturesque waterfront scene at Chandrabhaga Beach in Odisha showcases a collection of traditional wooden boats resting along the shoreline and floating in calm waters near the coast.

West Bengal·boats · river

A fleet of traditional wooden boats moves steadily across a broad waterway, offering a glimpse into one of India's oldest and most enduring forms of transportation.

lake · boats

Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and one of India's most important wetland ecosystems. Located in Odisha, Chilika is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and thriving eco-tourism activities.

lake · river

This video showcases the Satapada Boat Jetty, one of the most popular gateways to Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.

river · village

This footage captures a scenic journey across the Brahmani River in Odisha aboard a small passenger boat.

boats · sport

Feel the excitement of the legendary Nehru Trophy Boat Race as powerful Chundan Vallams, famously known as Snake Boats, surge through Kerala's scenic backwaters.