Kottappuram

A charming little village in Kerala's Thrissur district, Kottappuram was once part of the historic port city of Muziris. The Kottappuram-Kodungalloor Lake is the venue of one of the tightly fought races in Champions Boat League (CBL).

The venue is 5 km away from Kodungalloor, a port town that once was the centre of international trade in Kerala. Today, it has been turned into a travel destination with picturesque walkways, waterside seating, kiosks, restaurants, and a lively eat street serving a cornucopia of Kerala delicacies.

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Cochin International Airport, about 26.1 km away

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Kodungalloor Bus Stand, about 4 km away

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Aluva Railway Station, about 26.4 km away

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Alappuzha
Alappuzha

Alappuzha district is the snake boat race capital of Kerala. With its crisscrossing lakes, canals, rivers and proximity to the Arabian sea, Alappuzha is aptly described as the 'Venice of the East'. So, it's no surprise that water and boats are integral to life and culture in natural paradise.The network of backwaters - Punnamada Lake, Vembanad Lake and Kayamkulam Lake - rivers - Manimala River, Achankovil River and Pamba River - as well as numerous canals make Alappuzha the ideal venue for snake boat races. Five of Champions Boat League (CBL) races - Nehru Trophy, Karuvatta, Kainakari, Pulinkunnu and Kayamkulam boat races - happen on various water bodies in Alappuzha. Other major events are Champakulam, Neerattupuram, Payippad and Pandanad boat races.Visit Alappuzha district during the Onam season (Aug-Sept) to experience the thrill of snake boat racing and exceptional facets of Kerala traditions and culture.

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Thazhathangady
Thazhathangady

The historic town of Thazhathangadi in Kottayam district is just 2 km away from the city. A major leg of Champions Boat League (CBL) is held on the Meenachil River in Thazhathangadi.Once a centre of trade and commerce during the reign of Thekkumkoor kings in the 17th and 18th century, Thazhathangadi also has a centuries-old connection with snake boat races.

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Karuvatta
Karuvatta

Karuvatta village in Haripad Taluk, Alappuzha, hosts the only Champions Boat League (CBL) race on a canal. Held annually on the Thottappally Spillway, the canal that carries waters from Achankovil and Pamba River to the Arabian Sea.The picturesque village also offers scenic views of paddy fields, coconut lagoons, rivers and backwaters.

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Kayamkulam
Kayamkulam

The origin of snake boat race back to Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district. This historic town hosts one of the key competitions in Champions Boat League (CBL) on the Kayamkulam Lake.It's the feud between the Kayamkulam and Chempakassery kingdoms that led to the founding of the chundan vallams (snake boats). These speedsters were used to be war boats.The Kayamkulam is a scenic spot for nature lovers and birdwatchers. The town also houses several historic monuments.

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