Criss-crossed by backwaters, Alappuzha is also the place to watch boat races. Nehru Trophy Boat Race held in the second Saturday of August in Punnamada lake. Sree Narayana Jayanthi Vallam Kali at Kumarakom held during Onam festival Champakulam Moolam Boat Race, the oldest and most popular, held during Moolam day of the Malayalam month of Midhunam (Jun-Jul).