Boat Races : It is held in the months
of August and September when the earth is moist
and rain-drenched and the glorious backwaters
overflows. Hundreds of men and women gather on
the banks to witness a spectacular view especially,
the Snake Boat Races.
The most famous event of boat race is the "Nehru
Trophy Boat Race". It is held on the second
saturday of every August. There are a dozen
other snake boat races, providing an unforgettable
and truly special scene. The fund of energy,
spirit of competition and unerring co-ordination
makes this sport extremely dynamic.
Water Sports : Tourists
can participate in numerous beach activities offered
on the beautiful Alappuzha beach. For instance,
you could indulge in any of the exciting water
sports such as surfing or parasailing, or go swimming
in the clear blue sea, or even try your hand at
building a sand castle or playing a game of beach
volleyball.
Kuttanad : Kuttanad, known as
the rice bowl of Kerala because of her wealth
of paddy crops, is the very heart of the backwater.
The scenic countryside here is a rich crop of
bananas, yams and cassava.
This one of the places in the world where farming
is done below sea level. Inland waterways which
flow above land level is an amazing feature
of this unique land.
