Nehru Trophy Boat Race
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, the most colorful water sport in Kerala, is conducted at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on the second Saturday of every August. This prestigious cultural event of Kerala, which has been attending people from all over the world. Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a festival for the people of Alappuzha.

Though it is a festival, the attraction about this is the sportive sprits among the participants of the race. Several Boat races are taking place in several parts of Kuttanad and other parts of Alappuzha. But today despite all the other water festivals and functions this particular event has gained popularity and attraction for many people.