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Athirappilly Falls, is situated in Athirappilly Panchayat, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District of Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges.It is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 80 feet. Just a short drive from Athirappilly to the Vazhachal falls, which is close to dense green forests that are home to many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna. This video by Shailesh shows the road trip from Kochi to Athirappally, which is around 75 kilo meters, can be covered by 2.5 ... Read more

Jatayu Earths Center is one of the the latest attractions of Kerala, located at Chadayamangalam in Kollam. The tourists spot includes the sculpture of the great mythical bird Jatayu mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana, cable car – fully manufactured in Switzerland, adventure park and helicopter local flying service. The sculpture at the Earth Centre is considered the largest bird sculpture in the world. This is the first time the state to have helicopter local flying service as part of a tourism project. Besides the scenic beauty and the serene atmosphere, Jatayu Earths Center is going to be a perfect ... Read more

The distance between Kochi and Munnar (by road) is approximately 130 km. It will take approximately 4 hours to drive up to Munnar. The road from Kochi to Munnar is extremely scenic, and we recommend having your cameras at the ready for this trip. You may halt at your convenience anytime, anywhere and enjoy your short break. With Savaari’s user-friendly website, you can book taxi online in a few simple steps and avail hassle free car rental service. Hiring a cab ensures that Kochi to Munnar Distance will be covered in optimal time. With Savaari’s chauffeur driven cars, you don’t ... Read more

Kolukkumalai is a tea plantation; spread across 500 acres and around 8000 feet high from sea level. It is said to be a plantation without pesticides and chemical application and the tea from Kolukkumail is said to be of high quality and taste. This year the visual extravagance, which happens once in 12 years – blooming of Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)- has been present in Kolukkumali Mostly the flowers start blooming from July. However, due to rain and floods, the blooming has delayed this year. Neelakurinji flowers are usually visible at Vattavada and Rajamala region of Munnar. This year, Kolukkumalai also ... Read more

Yoga Ambassadors Tour (YAT) 2018, a specialist familiarization trip for practicing Yoga, which commenced on 13th June, was a visual treat for tourists across the world. Around 52 representatives from 22 countries were given first-hand experience of the picturesque state Kerala, located in the southernmost part of India. The 10-day tour was a conglomeration of yoga with sightseeing that gave delegates a unique experience of the state. In a way, it has enhanced the scope of Kerala as a global destination for yoga. The state is known for its unique, niche tourism forms. Some of the forms like Eco-tourism, Responsible ... Read more

There are more than one compelling reasons to take Summer vacations. You need to take time off work, recharge your soul and entertain your family. You need to take summer vacation so that you can explore a new place and identify your strengths and weakness. After a small trip, you can feel refreshed and energetic. When you go for a vacation, you can explore new places, learn the new language, know about a new custom and tradition. It helps you to continue your routine with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. If you are looking to travel this summer, you ... Read more

Tim Robinson, who has 18 years experience in hospitality industry, offers some unique recipes exclusively for the readers of Tourism News Live. Chef Tim has been working as an executive chef for the last 6 years and comes with 9+years’ of experience in leading star hotels across GCC. At present, he is working for the upcoming The Serenity resorts in Wayanad. Stay tuned for exciting recipes from Chef Tim Robinson… CHICKEN FAJITA Here is a fun and delicious recipe. “Fajita” is a Mexican term for small meat strips, originally came from Texas. An interesting health fact is that the sweet peppers ... Read more