Boat Races at Kumarakom

Kumarakom offers a lot of backwater boat races, which are followed as customs and traditions. Kerala is filled with a lot of cultural activities and gave importance on tradition and community. Kumarakom boat races are mostly held during the Onam festival. The traditional snake boats will be rowed by more than 50 men with all the decorations. The cheerful chants of poems and rhythms cheer the crowd, excited. It reflects the unity and pride of local villages. Tourists will flow into Kumarakom at the time of the boat race. The event is complemented by cultural performances, traditional and colourful festivals. It offers the best experience for the tourists as well as for the villagers.