Life slows down as you travel through these meandering canals that weave their way through palm fringed tropical scenery. The gurgling waters and birdcalls that keep you company will fill your heart with a warmth like no other.
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Every year, the great backwaters of Kerala bear witness to one of the most incredible sights - the Champions Boat League. It's truly a visual treat to watch the magnificent snake boats (Chundan Vallom) course through the emerald backwaters creating an aura of zest and zeal.
ViewWatch Kainakary Boat Race, the seventh leg of Champions Boat League (CBL) season II . Pallathuruthy Boat Club finished the race in 4:03.45 minutes. Nadubhagam Chundan rowed by NCDC Boat Club (Mighty Oars) and Champakulam Chundan rowed by Kerala Police Boat Club (Raging Rowers) clinched second and third spots respectively.
ViewNadubhagam Chundan, the rightful heirs of the century-old Vallamkali history of Kerala and the winner of the first Nehru trophy in 1952. Nadubhagam in CBL is managed by the famous club NCDC Kumarakom. Watch the video to know more about this boat club!
ViewOn November 19, 2022, the Kallada River in Kollam got transformed into a lively track. Watch the giant snake boats put on display at the Kallada Boat Race - the eleventh race under Champions Boat League - season II
ViewDevas Chundan is known as Backwater Knights in Champions Boat League. The snake boat of Thrikkunnapuzha entered the race in 2009. It had undergone several renovations for snake-boat races. The team got first prize in several boat races.
ViewThe Backwater Warriors of CBL. The treasure of the people of Mankombu who long yearned for a Vallam for their desire to participate in the snake boat race. A time when nobody offered the clubs Chundan Vallam to participate in the snake boat races. As the name suggests, they became the Backwater warriors.
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