Category Archives: Kerala

Beypore International Water Fest is coming

Beypore International Water Fest aims to bring the infinite possibilities of water tourism to the world. Actor Asif Ali unveiled the logo of the fest. The function was held at the guest house in the presence of Public Works and Tourism Minister PA Mohammad Riyaz and District Collector Dr. N Tej Lohit Reddy. The logo […]

Renamed PWD Resthouses; The public can also book online

During a question and answer session in the Assembly, Minister Mohammad Riyaz said that the PWD rest houses would be converted into people’s rest houses. As part of this, an online booking facility will be available on November 1 where the public can book rooms. If you need a room in a rest house, the […]

Tourism: Kerala ministers launch custom-built caravans

Giving a major impetus to “Keravan Kerala”, the state government’s unique initiative to promote stakeholder-friendly Caravan Tourism, auto major BharatBenz on Tuesday rolled out a spanking new and feature-laden vehicle, the first of its kind in the coach industry for the tourism sector. The customized stylish vehicle, equipped with all the trappings for a smooth […]

Welcome to the views of the forest; Malakappara Jungle Safari resumed

Athirappilly – Vazhachal – Thumburmuzhi DMC’s Malakappara Jungle Safari has resumed after a gap of two years. Saneesh Kumar Joseph MLA flagged off at a function held at Chalakudy PWD Rest House. The travel package was put on hold due to the covid epidemic. ML said that in addition to the existing travel package to […]

Air Force Museum inaugurated at Akkulam Tourist Village

An Air Force Museum, built in the shape of an aircraft, was opened at a village near here on Friday. Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the Flight Simulator Museum (Air Force Museum) set up by the Department of Tourism with the technical support of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Akkulam Tourist […]

Payamkuttimala will be included in the world tourism map – Minister Mohammad Riyaz

Minister Mohammad Riyaz has promised to include Payamkuttimala, a tourist destination near Vadakara Lokanarkavu on the world tourism map. The assurance was given by the minister at a high-level meeting held after visiting Payamkuttimala yesterday. If included in the world tourism map, Payamkuttimala will become a popular destination among tourists and pilgrims from all over […]

The tourism sector awakens; tourists flow to Wayanad

With the opening of tourist destinations, the number of tourists visiting the district has increased. Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of passengers have arrived in the district in recent days. The resorts in the district were ‘house full’ along with the tourist attractions on the weekends days. According to the DTPC, 17592 tourists visited Pookot […]

A luxury cruise ship with domestic tourists reached the shores of Kochi

Signaling the re-opening of the pandemic-hit tourism sector in Kerala for upcountry visitors, a luxury cruise from Mumbai with 1,200 travelers on board reached the shores of Kochi today. The luxury liner MV Empress, owned by Cordelia Cruises, anchored at Cochin Port, Willingdon Island, at around 5 am. Around 800 guests on the ship, hailing […]

Relaxation of restrictions; Awakening of the tourism sector in the district

Awakening of the tourism sector in Kozhikode district by granting concessions on covid restrictions. Tourist centers that have been closed for months have been reopened to the public with bio bubble security in compliance with covid standards. Under the supervision of the District Tourism Promotion Council, Thushara Giri Eco-Tourism Center, Arippara Falls, Vadakara Sand Banks, […]

Mohanlal launches Kerala Tourism Mobile App

Kerala Tourism has launched a mobile app that will enable tourists visiting Kerala to ensure a smooth journey, discover attractive new tourist destinations and record their visit experiences. The app was launched by superstar Mohanlal at a function held at Ravis Hotel in Kovalam. Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammad Riyaz, Tourism Additional Chief Secretary V. Venu […]

Kerala launches agri tourism network

Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas on Tuesday launched the Kerala Agri Tourism Network-Farm Tourism as a major initiative of the globally-acclaimed Responsible Tourism project of the state to ensure monetary benefits to agricultural community by linking farming activities with tourism. The Minister also inaugurated a state-level training programme to create trained manpower to […]

Kerala announces comprehensive Caravan Tourism policy

Rising to the demands and preferences of tourists in the post-pandemic world, Kerala on Thursday announced a comprehensive, stakeholder-friendly Caravan Tourism Policy, promising the visitors safe, customized and closest-to-nature travel experience. This marks a paradigm shift in almost three decades after the state made it big with houseboat tourism that provided a unique experience to […]

Parambikulam tiger reserve will be opened on Monday

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve will be opened to visitors from Monday. Tourists will be allowed in accordance with the covid regulations. Media reported that tourists have not been allowed into the tourism sector in Parambikulam for a year and a half. Admission is restricted only to tourists booked through the website http://www.parambikulam.org. Each person should get […]

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary; A congregation of communally breeding birds

The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of Kochi behind the Kerala High Court building fittingly dubbed as the ‘green lung of Kochi’. The place primarily is a bird refuge surrounded by the Arabian Sea and backwaters, Mangalavanam is a congregation of communally breeding birds. Mangalavanam is a nesting […]

The World is One Family ‘exhibition has been extended for another three months.

The World is One Family ‘exhibition in Kochi and Alappuzha has been extended till November 30. It is hoped that this will inspire artists and Kerala to wake up from covid. This exhibition has stuck in the covid crisis. This exhibition, which opened last April 18, could not continue due to covid. This caused great […]