KSRTC’s Budget Tourism Cell has introduced a chartered service to boost the number of spectators for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race on August 10 at Punnamada Lake. This service offers round-trip transportation from various depots to Alappuzha, along with exclusive boating tickets. Travelers can purchase their fares directly from the starting depot to Alappuzha and back. Ticket counters will be available at all KSRTC depots across districts, with the main counter at the Alappuzha depot. Bookings will open on July 10. Boat race tickets range from Rs. 100 to Rs. 3,000, in addition to the travel fare. For bookings and inquiries, contact 9846475874.
Government offices will also sell boat race tickets in ten districts: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Kozhikode.
Last year, Pallathuruthy Boat Club (PBC) won the race for the fourth consecutive time, finishing in 4 minutes and 18 seconds. Over 70 boats participated in the historic race, named after India’s first Prime Minister. United Boat Club (UBC) Kainakari, Kumarakom Boat Club, and Kerala Police Boat Club were among the finalists.
