The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and is held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha. A large crowd gathers to watch the 100-foot-long boats fight against each other. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is said to be conducted on the second Saturday of August every year.
The 71st Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2025 has been scheduled to happen in August/September 2025. The tickets are available online. Check below.
The winner of the race receives a remarkable prize of 5.9 crores.
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The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Highlights
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The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Date |
August 2025 |
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The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Venue |
Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, Kerala |
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The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Tickets |
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The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Nearest Airport |
Cochin International Airport |
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The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Nearest Railway station |
Alleppey Railway station |
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Sponsors and Prize Money
Nerolac Paints sponsors the boat race, which is broadcast on Star Sports Network. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is ranked fourth among the best sports leagues in India. Notable personalities like Shri. M Nassar, Allu Arjun, and Sachin Tendulkar have supported and witnessed this unique competition.
The winners of the Champions League will receive a prize of Rs 25 lakh. The runner-ups will get Rs 15 lakh, and the third-place boat will receive Rs 10 lakh. In total, Rs 5.9 crore will be given as prize money for the Champions League boat race.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Date and Venue
The dates for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2025 will be announced soon. It is expected to happen in August 2025 tentatively. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2025 is going to happen at Alappuzha, Kerala.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Ticket Price
The Tickets for The Nehru Trophy Boat Race can be booked from South India Bank Online Ticket Or Ticketgenie. in.
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Price |
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Tourist Gold (Nehru Pavilion)-island Separate Chair Accessibility through Boats- Provide Snacks, Water, Tea, etc. |
INR 3000 |
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Tourist Silver (Nehru Pavilion)-island Separate Chair Accessibility through Boats- Provide Snacks, Water, Tea, etc. |
INR 2500 |
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Rose Corner (Separate Chair)Concrete Pavilion |
INR 1500 |
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Victory Lane Wooden Gallery |
INR 500 |
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All View Wooden Gallery |
INR 400 |
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Lake View Wooden Gallery |
INR 200 |
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Lawn |
INR 100 |
Note:
- You can purchase a maximum of 5 tickets for The Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
- Seat availability is on a first come first serve basis, Organizers are not responsible for failure to get a seat.
- There is parking space available for Vehicles in Municipal Stadium North of Zillah Court Bridge.
- Ensure to reach the boat jetty by 11:00 am and show your tickets at the entrance of the boat jetty and the entrance of the Pavillion.
- You can also purchase the Family Tickets at Rs. 25000 for 4 people and Rs. 10,000 for 1 person.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Online Ticket Booking
- Rs. 3000 & Rs. 2500 ticket - Matha Boat Jetty.
- For Other tickets- Punmada Fishing Point
Venue Siting Map
How to book tickets for The Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2025
- Step 1: Visit the Nehru Trophy Official website.
- Step 2: On the Homepage, at the Top Select the Option from which you would like to book the ticket for the Event.
- Step 3: Choose the preferred Venue where you would like to sit and watch the Race.
- Step 4: Click on BOOK
- Step 5: Make the payment and download the receipt.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race Trophy
The winners of The Nehru Trophy Boat Race are awarded the Nehru Trophy (A Silver Model of a snake boat).
Boat Anchoring Rates
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Category |
Rate |
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Category No.4 |
Rs. 10,000/- |
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Category No.3 |
Rs. 25,000/- |
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Category No.2 |
Rs. 40,000/- |
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Category No.1 |
Rs. 50,000/- |
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How to Reach The Nehru Trophy Boat Race
You can reach The Nehru Trophy Boat Race locations through:
Flight: You can take a flight to the International Airport, Cochin International Airport. From there you can take a cab or any other transport to cover the distance.
Train: You can take a train to Alleppey Railway station. From there you can take a cab or any other transport to cover the distance.
Road: You can also take private cars or cabs or Buses and travel through the National Highways that connect Cochin to major states of India.
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