I imagine the monsoon clouds already casting dappled shadows along the Malabar coast as we leave behind the blazing sun of Chennai. Beyond the promise of cooler weather lies one of Kerala’s most extraordinary celebrations. Our destination is Alleppey, home to the legendary Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race. The tradition began in 1952, when a spontaneous boat race was organized to honor then PrimeMinister Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to Kerala. The…
