Category: Adventure Tourism

The government has given conditional permission for the Agasthyarkoodam season 2022 trekking. Earlier, it was reported that people would be trafficked from January 14 to February 26. It had been announced that online booking will also start on January 13th for this. Meanwhile, online bookings were postponed due to fears of Omicron. However, the government has given the go-ahead to tourists with conditions but has not decided when the online booking will start and when the tourists will be admitted. Tickets can be booked online by visiting the Forest Department website www.forest.kerala.gov.in or https://serviceonline.gov.in/. Terms In view of the Covid ... Read more

Agasthyarkoodam in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most difficult trekking routes in Kerala. The Western Ghats, believed to be the abode of Sage Agastya, is rich in natural beauty and biodiversity. It is a restricted area for visitors as it is home to rare flora and fauna. However, it is open to the public once a year for one month, with strict restrictions. It will be open to the public from mid-January to mid-February. A maximum of 100 people are allowed to travel in a day. It is a 27 km trek through dense forest where wildlife and amphibians roam. ... Read more

Meenpidipara is located at Kottarakkara Pulamon Junction on Kollam Shenkottai Road, half a kilometer east, behind St. Gregorius College. Meenpidipara Tourism Center is run by the District Tourism Promotion Council. The water of Meenpidippupaara is believed to have healing properties. Many people from other districts and locals visit here regularly. As a testimony, some old persons say Meenpidi Para water is very good for herbal bathing. Their substantiating fact is that water reaches the falls after flowing through areas of medicinal herbs from Chengamanad Kizhakketheruvu. Beautiful parks, small waterfalls, a large fish statue, suspension bridge, bathing facility in pulamon stream, ... Read more

After a long vacation of months due to covid, the Gavi tourism sector Reopened for travelers. Tourists flock to see the snow-capped Gavi during the Onam holidays. Subject to covid concessions, the Forest Department has opened Gavi Eco-Tourism. Access through Angamoozhi and Kochandi check posts is for vehicles booked online only. The entrance fee is Rs 60 for locals and Rs 120 for foreigners. Admission will be allowed for the first 30 registered vehicles. Those who book online must collect tickets from the Angamoozhi Goodrickal Forest Range office in the morning to begin the journey. Kerala Forest Development Corporation will ... Read more

The famous Naini Lake in North Delhi has opened. Tourists can now enter this place which is very popular for boating. This was announced by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). The North Delhi Municipal Corporation, headed by DTTDC, is responsible for the management of the lake. There are also plans to make some changes to the lake. The Naini, which overflows during the monsoon season, causes headaches for the people on its shores. Authorities said they would try to resolve this issue. The charge for a half-hour boating is around 130 rupees. Up to four people can ... Read more

The main eco-tourism hub in Wayanad district, Chembra Peak will open on Monday. Passenger entry will be subject to covid restrictions. The Trekking hours will be from 7 am to 12 pm and visitation times are from 7 am to 3 p.m. Meppadi Range Forest Officer M.K. Samir said. Visitors should follow the instructions of forest rangers and V.S.S guides. It was closed in 2018 following a Supreme Court ruling. Chembra is the highest peak in the Wayanad district and lives up to its billing of being a picturesque location. It has managed to maintain its pristine nature over the ... Read more

The development and promotion of tourism, including adventure tourism, enhancing safety and convenience at adventure tourism sites and conducting survey to recognise new sites for adventure tourism, is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/ Union Territory Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism has recognized Adventure Tourism as a Niche Tourism Product to promote India as a 365 days destination and attract tourists with specific interest. Apart from above, Ministry of Tourism has also issued Guidelines for Approval of Adventure Tour Operators as well as provides Central Financial Assistance to State Governments/UT Administration for development of tourism infrastructure which also ... Read more

The doors of the Periyar Tiger Reserve Center will reopen to tourists on Monday after a long hiatus of months. Tourism resumes in Thekkady following the covid protocol. The withdrawal of increased boat tickets and ecotourism event rates during covid is expected to attract more tourists. Ecotourism with boat rides in the Thekkady Lake and the whole event, including trekking and bamboo rafting, will be resumed on Monday. The restrictions were relaxed following covid. However, the increase in ticket prices has made it difficult for tourists. Boating in Thekkady per person, including boat ticket and entry fee, had to spend ... Read more

You will be amazed at the latest tourist attraction in Kollam, the Jatayu Earth Center, which hosts the world’s largest bird sculpture. Spread over 65 acres in four hills, it is the first BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) Tourism in the state. On the way to Chadayamangalam in Kollam district, the statue of Jatayu resting on a hill in the distance attracts your attention. Jatayu is a legendary bird in the Indian epic Ramayana. You can reach the top of the hill by cable car. Many experiences at Jatayu Rock await the traveler. The museum inside the sculpture and the 6D theater are ... Read more

The Urban Tourism Hub will be started as the headquarters of the Municipal Park for domestic tourists under the auspices of the Corporation. Plans are also afoot to turn Muvattupuzha, the district’s satellite city, into a G_water Sports Hub. A major project will be implemented, including the construction of a floating bridge across the Thodupuzha River to connect it to the park. It will be jointly implemented by the Corporation and the State Tourism Department. The tourism hub is based on the municipality’s Dreamland Park. The existing park will be upgraded to world-class standards. The main attraction will be the ... Read more

Anchuruli tunnel; This tunnel was constructed in 1974 by the Kerala State Electricity Board to carry water from Irattayar Dam to Idukki Dam. Anchuruli is the name given by the Adivasis to the five hills that look like they have been rolled over the water. The tunnel is located at the highest point of Kalyanathand hill. When the Idukki dam is completely filled with water, it will reach the face of the tunnel. Then there will be water above a thousand feet here. The tunnel is located at a distance of 10 km from Kattappana. It is very easy to ... Read more

Tent camping and campfire is the latest project being prepared by KSRTC for tourists in Munnar. This is part of the goal of providing better accommodation at a lower cost. The tent facility will be set up at Eucalyptus Estate near Munnar old KSRTC depot and two tents and a campfire will be set up in the first phase. The tents are affordable for four people at Rs 200 per person, but if the two tents are rented together, it will cost Rs 700. KSRTC has launched a number of schemes to provide various services to tourists visiting Munnar at ... Read more

After a long two-year hiatus, Kurvua Island is set to reopen to tourists from April 10. Five eco-tourism centers, including Kuruva, which were closed due to complaints from environmental groups, will be reopened in Wayanad. Kuruva Island, located on the east bank of the Kabini River, is one of the busiest tourist destinations in Wayanad. Learn about the number of people who can visit Kuruva Island each day, admission time, entrance fees, and things to look out for. Kuruva Island is a group of about 150 small islands spread over an area of ​​950 acres. It is also one of ... Read more

Hills, mountains, forests, waterfalls, and the unavoidable fog and cold … There are more places in Wayanad waiting to climb the tourist map than places where tourists set foot. Cheengeri Hill is a new destination for the tourists of Wayanad who are looking forward to a new look at every sight. Not only in form and appearance, but even the views from the top of the mountain are now more evident. Cheengeri Hill is becoming an adventure tourist destination. Cheengeri Hill is located at an elevation of 2600 ft above sea level in Wayanad. Situated close to the Ambalavayal, this ... Read more

Showcasing the potential of motoring expeditions in India, a recent Dekho Apna Desh webinar organised by the Ministry of Tourism, highlighted the diverse network of roads and terrain available in various corners of the country. The virtual session was moderated by Tourism Ministry’s additional director general Rupinder Brar and presented by Manish Sarser, senior manager, Mahindra Adventure and Hari Singh, Head of Operations, JK Motorsports and Founder, DriveTech India. Beginning with India’s leadership position in terms of length of road networks, Brar stated that the country has the second largest road network in the world with a total length of ... Read more