Pulinkunnu | Picturesque Village & Pulinkunnu Boat Race

Pulinkunnu is a picturesque village in Alappuzha district. The stunning locale is the venue of the Pulinkunnu Boat race, which is part of Champions Boat League (CBL). The race is held on the Pamba River in the memory of India's former Prime Minister, Late Rajiv Gandhi.

The village offers a glimpse into Kerala's village life. Visitors can lodge at homestays or resorts here to enjoy what Pulinkunnu has to offer.

How to reach

Cochin International Airport, about 99.8 km away

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There are also boat services from Alappuzha City, which is 17.5 km away from Pulinkunnu

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Alappuzha Bus Stand, about 17.4 km away

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Alappuzha Railway Station, about 17.1 km away

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Other Venues

Kainakary

Kainakari is another idyllic village in Alappuzha district, famous for its snake boat tradition. This beautiful locale is the venue of the Kainakari Boat Race, which is part of Champions Boat League (CBL). The race is held on the backwaters of the village.The lush paddy fields, network of various water bodies, make Kainakari a must-visit destination in Kerala. One of the intriguing aspects of Kainakari is that it's the point where the Pamba River merges with the Vembanad Lake.

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Beypore

The scenic and historic port town of Beypore in Kozhikode district, is the only northern Kerala venue of Champions Boat League (CBL). Renowned for its centuries-old wooden ship (Uru) building prowess, Beypore is an exemplary centre for Responsible Tourism.The boat race is held on the Chaliyar River between the old and new Feroke bridges. The enchanting locale is surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Chaliyar River, Kadalundi River, and Kallayi River. The beach here is the venue of the Beypore Water Festival, one of India's largest water carnivals.

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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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Ashtamudi Lake

The Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam district is a stunning water body and a biodiversity hotspot that attracts tourists from across the world. The backwater is the venue of the President's Trophy Boat Race, the final snake boat event in Champions Boat League (CBL) calendar. The race offers the highest CBL prize money after the Nehru Trophy.The race happens on a 1,200-metre track on the lake stretching from Thevally Bridge to the KSRTC Bus Station.The Ashtamudi Lake is easily accessible and a host of luxury resorts and homestays are available in the vicinity at competitive prices.

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