Vibrant Festivals in Alappuzha

Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Water Festival
Alappuzha District

Spectacular snake boat race held in the backwaters of Alappuzha, featuring traditional boats and competitive rowing.

Key Attractions:
Snake Boat Racing Backwater Setting Traditional Boats
August (Race Season)
155 km

Ambalapuzha Arattu

Temple Festival
Alappuzha District

Grand temple festival at Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple featuring the famous Arattu procession, traditional music, dance performances, and the legendary Ambalapuzha Palpayasam.

Key Attractions:
Arattu Procession Krishna Temple Celebrations Traditional Music
March-April (Malayalam month Meenam)
155 km

Chettikulangara Bharani

Temple Festival
Alappuzha District

Spectacular temple festival featuring Kuthiyottam ritual, Kettukazcha (decorated structures), traditional arts, and one of Kerala's most vibrant cultural celebrations.

Key Attractions:
Kuthiyottam Ritual Kettukazcha Decorations Traditional Arts
February-March (Bharani nakshatra)
140 km

Champakulam Moolam Boat Race

Water Sports Festival
Alappuzha District

Oldest boat race in Kerala held on Pampa River, featuring traditional snake boats, water sports heritage, and celebrating the rich backwater culture of Alappuzha.

Key Attractions:
Ancient Boat Race Snake Boats River Competition
July (Moolam day)
165 km

Karuvatta Vallamkali

Boat Racing Festival
Alappuzha District

Traditional boat racing festival showcasing local water sports culture, community participation, and the maritime heritage of Alappuzha's coastal regions.

Key Attractions:
Traditional Boat Racing Community Participation Maritime Heritage
August-September (monsoon season)
170 km

Mullackal Chirappu

Temple Festival
Alappuzha District

Temple festival featuring traditional celebrations, cultural programs, and religious activities showcasing the spiritual heritage of Alappuzha region.

Key Attractions:
Temple Celebrations Cultural Programs Religious Activities
December-January (Malayalam month Dhanu-Makaram)
160 km