CGH Marari Beach Resort at Mararikulam in Kerala has a special guest today. 89 year old Daphne Clara Richards, a British single lady traveller and a hardcore lover of Kerala. This is her 30th visit to India and 27th visit to Kerala. In all her visits she has been staying at CGH Marari Beach Resort, except […]
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Blue blooms in Vettaikaran Kovil, near Kanthalloor, Munnar
04
Sep
Sep
To the delight of the visitors in Western Ghats, Neelakurji flowers have bloomed in Vettaikkaran hills near Kanthalloor. Almost every valleys of the area are adorn with blue blooms, though not that expensive as in the seasons. People can reach Ottamala region of Vettaikaran Kovil by jeep from Kanthaloor town. Those who cannot trek through […]
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Salutes to tourism professionals engaged in rescue & relief during floods
04
Sep
Sep
Tourism Department of Kerala honoured tourism professionals who took part in the rescue and relief activities during the recent floods in Kerala. Kadakampally Surendran, Kerala Tourism Minister, felicitated tourism fraternity and appreciated their selfless participation to the rescue and relief activities during the floods. The programme was held at the Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. “The flood […]
04
Sep
Sep
Kochi airport, the seventh busiest in the country, had been non-functional from August 14 to 28 owing to the devastating flood that shook the entire state between August 8 and 22. The airport authorities had first announced the shuttering of the facility till August 18, which was then extended to August 26 and further to […]
04
Sep
Sep
The priority of the government after the floods is to restore and rebuild roads and bridges to the major tourist destinations in Kerala, said Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism. The minister was addressing a gathering at ‘Kaithanginoru Kooppukai’ after felicitating tourism/hospitality professionals who were involved in rescue and relief activities during the flood. The event, […]
03
Sep
Sep
After the rain and floods, Neelakurinji in Rajamala started blooming. This time, flowers are bloomed in a scattered manner, than the usual extensive blooming along the valley to make it a blue-purple carpet. As per experts, if the sun would shine unceasingly in the days to come, there could be extensive blooming. The season may […]
02
Sep
Sep
The Government of Kerala is all set to honour the rescue workers from the tourism field including life guards, who actively participated in the rescue operations during the recent flood that hit the state. Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran will attend the function which is to be held at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram at 4 pm […]
01
Sep
Sep
Kerala’s popular tourist destination, Thekkady, famous for the Tiger Reserve and wild life sanctuary, which has been closed following the rains, is returning to its normal days. The ban on tourism and operation of heavy vehicles, following rain and floods, has revoked last day by the District Collector. As soon as the restrictions have lifted, […]
01
Sep
Sep
After the incessant rains and flood, Kuttanad in Alappuzha, renowned for its house boats, is bouncing back to normal. House boats resumed operation in Alappuzha on 31st August 2018. This year was expected to be a better tourism season for the houseboats, with the announcement of the first-ever Boat League, Nehru Trophy Boat Race and […]
01
Sep
Sep
Disrupted by the devastating rain and flood, the lives in Kerala have been striving to bounce back from the chaos. Kerala tourism sector have also been passing through one of its bad times in history. It was just recovering from the bruises given by Nipah virus outbreak; then came the unpredicted rain and flood. Still, […]
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Ban on tourism and heavy vehicle operations in Idukki has been lifted
01
Sep
Sep
Ban on tourism and operations of heavy vehicles in Idukki, imposed by an advisory on 9th September 2018 has been lifted with effect from 31st August 2018. The new advisory issued by Jeevan Babu, District Collector of Idukki, on behalf of the District Disaster Management Authority, states that the advisory banning tourism and operations of […]
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Aug
Aug
Kerala is slowly recovering from the devastating floods that caused widespread destruction to the state. Some of the areas are still under water. The state government has formulated plans to rebuild Kerala, but the things are beyond the capacity of a state government. Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, has been appealing to the […]
31
Aug
Aug
Kerala is slowly recovering from the devastating flood that caused widespread destruction to the state. Thousands of houses damaged fully or partially. Many of the people lost their home appliances and utensils. It will take time to reinstate the lives of the flood affected areas. In order to alleviate the losses of the flood ridden […]
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Aug
Aug
Kuttanad in Alappuzha, one of the best tourism spots in Kerala, famous for its back waters and house boats, has been in a stagnated state, after the devastating floods. Among others, tourism fraternity have also been taking part in the rescue and relief operations in the flood ridden state. Tourism News Live could witness such […]
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Aug
Aug
Kerala lauded the heroes of the state, whose selfless actions have saved thousands of lives during the devastating flood. The state government has arranged a programme to felicitate the fishermen community, who were part of the rescue operations during the flood. Around three hundred fishermen, who have saved around 65000 lives, were given cash prizes, […]