Comments on: Team work at its best: The Snake Boat Race of Kerala

By: Kerala Boat Race

Kerala Boat Race — Sun, 09 May 2010 15:25:08 +0000

Though Nehru Boat Race at alleppey is the most famous and most grand, there are several other races in different parts of Kerala. It can get crazy but worth all the trouble.

By: atula

atula — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:38:52 +0000

Hi Vasant Sena,
Thanks for dropping by. The snake boat is actually called so because of its unusual length of around 135-140 ft. Also because the boat seems to resemble the hood of a hissing snake and not because snakes are on the boat. That would become one slithering experience for the oar bearers if it was so…:)
Atula

By: N C Nair

N C Nair — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:34:01 +0000

An excellent article. One has to really see the boat race to get the great thrill one gets. The excellent greenery. the swerling waters and the fantastic enthusiasm of the participants and the spectators is sure to send one to real raptures. Well done.

By: Vasant Sena

Vasant Sena — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:13:09 +0000

Why is it called a Snake Boat ? Do they actually have snakes on the boat ?

By: Anita

Anita — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:42:47 +0000

Good, informative article for tourists.