Vallam Kali or Vallamkali literally means boat play/game, but can be translated to boat race in English. The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats). Hence the race is also known as Snake Boat Race in English. Other types boats which participate in various events of the race are Churulan Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Odi Vallam, Veppu Vallam (Vaipu Vallam), Vadakkanody Vallam and Kochu Vallam. The race conducted on the second Saturday of August every year is a major tourist attraction.

1. Snake Boat
Race
Snake
Boat Race

2. It is a
form
of canoe
racing

3. Uses paddled war
canoes

4. Mainly conducted
during the season of
the harvest
festival ONAM in
autumn.

5. Churulan
Vallam

6. Nehru Trophy
Boat Race is
The most
popular Boat
Race

7. The most popular event
of the race is the
competition of Chundan
Vallams
(snake boats)

8. Conducted on the
second Saturday
of August every
year

9. The event is
conducted in
Vembanad Lake

10. Interested can write to
info@backwaterbreeze.com