Updated: Oct 15, 2019
Champion’s Boat League (CBL)
Backwaters of Kerala is always the unique attraction for any traveler visiting India. Until the idea of backwater tourism got conceived, our backwaters were Nature hotspots and a livelihood for the local community in terms of farming, fishing etc. Later by the innovative thoughts of some Tourism entrepreneurs, the idea of converting a 100 feet long Rice Boat to a Houseboat changed the Tourism fate of Kerala backwaters. This revolution was followed by many hotels and resorts along the coconut palm fringed backwater areas of Kerala. And Kerala is now mainly known for its unique backwaters and its life around.

As Kerala has around 400 kms long backwater stretch, local boat festivals were always a part of local culture and entertainment. Boat races are known for Chundan Vallom (Snake Boat) which has 100 to 138 feet length.
Kerala Tourism took a bold decision on bringing this unique Water Sport “Vallom Kali” as an annual event for the Tourists as well as local community across the entire backwater belt of Kerala. And here comes Champion’s Boat League (CBL) which is going to be a game changer in the Tourism History of Kerala.
