Known for its beautiful backwaters and houseboat rides, Alleppey (Alappuzha) also has much to offer in terms of its culture and history. Krishnapuram Palace comes at the top as soon as you start exploring the city beyond its backwater canals. Click here to read all our blogs for backpacking in India Located in Kayamkulam (around […]
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Travel Guide for Nehru Trophy Boat Race Alleppey, Kerala
Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the most famous of all boat races (Vallam Kali) held in Kerala. Conducted on second Saturday in August every year, this boat race is a famous tourist attraction. Atmosphere gets charged up as supporters cheer loud for their boats (Chundan Vallams). Boats, looking like snake, move sharply through the water as 100+ rowers […]
Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race – Kerala’s Water Olympics
7:00 AM, Sun is beginning to rise in full glory amidst the grey clouds over Alleppey town. The wind is quiet and pleasant. Smell of old buildings, sight of narrow lanes, tall coconut trees hovering over, waterways running across the city and a few lungi clad locals off to start their day. But we know things […]
Pottery Town Bangalore: An Offbeat Destination
Pottery Town is the place in Bangalore where you should head in case you wish to purchase earthen pots. Click here to read all our blogs for backpacking in India We had been looking to set our kitchen garden for some time and one fine Sunday afternoon, we decided to explore the places in Bangalore where we […]