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Race day changes everything on the water
Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha, Kerala
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
On the day of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race in August, Punnamada Lake fills with spectators and houseboat traffic is restricted. It's a spectacle, but not a quiet backwater day.
The lesson
Book race tickets ahead, or choose a different day for a calm cruise.
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