Tag: alappuzha

The tourism sector is hoping that the government will make a new announcement to revive the tourism sector that was submerged in the second wave of Covid. Houseboat owners, resort-homestay operators, small and large hoteliers, auto-taxi owners, and the thousands of workers who depended on the sector for their livelihood are still not giving up hope. Several people have lost huge losses due to the stagnation of boats, resorts, and homestays. It has been months since employees, including interstates, returned to their area. Those who kept workers for fear of having to struggle to get them back, once the lockdown ... Read more

The answer would be a long one if you ask about the amazing sights of Kerala, God’s own country. But we have no doubt that it is the foremost. The Backwaters themselves. Backwaters with greenery, natural beauty, waves, and scenery are the main attraction of Kerala Travel. There are plenty of places to go on a cruise, folk food, sunset views, and life on land. Here you can read about the top five backwaters tourist destinations in Kerala. Kumarakom Kumarakom is one of the fascinadoras destinations on the map of the tourist of Kerala. The Kumarakom travel offers a glimpse ... Read more

The High Court has directed the Karma Sena to expedite the process of cracking down on unauthorized houseboats. The yard for seizing and keeping unlicensed houseboats in Alappuzha should be set up within six months. Justice N. Nagaresh directed the Kerala Mari Time Board. The order was passed on a petition filed by the Kerala Houseboat Owners’ Association seeking action against illegally operating houseboats at Punnamada and Vembanad lakes. The court pointed out that with the enactment of the Kerala Maritime Board Act, the inspections and procedures announced by the Kerala Maritime Board, which is in charge of vessels in ... Read more

Lokame Tharavadu (The World Is One Family) is a large-scale curated contemporary art exhibition of Malayali artists, organized by the Kochi Biennale Foundation. Over 260 artists will be exhibiting a collection of their works, to foreground each of their practices. Lokame Tharavadu is conceptualized as a congregation of the best of resident and Pravasi artists, in consonance with the Loka Kerala Sabha initiative of the government. The show will run till 30th June 2021 and will span across 6 venues in Alappuzha and Ernakulam. Admission pass will be mandatory for visiting the ‘Lokame Tharavadu’ Biennale in the wake of the ... Read more

Let’s take a boat trip to see the beautiful coastline from Alappuzha to Kollam. Everyone remembers the houseboats in Alappuzha when they hear of boat rides. The excitement of going on a trip can be overwhelming for many when they think about the price of houseboats. However, not many people know about the daily boat services of the Government of Kerala from Alappuzha to Kollam and back. Starting from Alappuzha and Kollam at 10.30 am every day, one can take a boat ride through the Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam, and Vembanad backwaters. The service is operated by double-decker boats with 75 seats. ... Read more

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima have been invited for a state visit to India by President Ram Nath Kovind. The visit took place from 14 October until 18 October. On the fifth and final day of the state visit, the King and Queen cruised the backwaters in Alleppey, on board the Spice Routes Luxury Houseboats. The low-lying area of Alappuzha and Kuttanad were hit by floods in 2018, and during the cruise, the royal couple learned about measures that have been taken to prevent future flooding and discussed on how Dutch knowledge can help. The King ... Read more

Pallathuruthi Boat Club, Alappuzha won the 67th Nehru Trophy Boat Race and topped the first round of the Champions Boat League (CBL) here today, as the pioneering three-month sporting event got off to a racy start in the sprawling Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha. Today’s winner, whose CBL name is Tropical Titans, earned nine points, clocking 4.25.83 minutes to cover the distance of 1,050 metres. Tropical Titans were followed by Coast Dominators (United Boat Club, Kainakary: 4.28.40) and Raging Rowers (Police Boat Club) 4.29.84, securing eight and seven points, respectively. Mighty Oars (NCDC, Kumarakom) finished fourth with 4:30:28, having made it ... Read more

Seeking to keep prime tourism destinations across Kerala plastic and garbage free, Hon. Minister for Tourism, Co-operation and Devaswom Kadakampally Surendran today launched the “Clean Kerala Initiative,” piloted by Responsible Tourism Mission with the co-operation of the stake-holders in the tourism sector. Flagging off the project and a two-day workshop at Chaithram Hotel here, Surendran lauded the role of Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission in rejuvenating the tourism sector by promoting good practices like the “Green Code of Conduct.” “Responsible Tourism Mission (RT) is not just a propaganda tool of the government but it is an integral component of the tourism ... Read more

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated the construction of the Pilgrim Tourism Facilitation Center at Kanichukulangara Devi Temple at Cherthala in Alappuzha District of Kerala Kanichukulangara Devi Temple With the expenditure of Rs 4 crore, the Facilitation Center will be built in the Devaswom owned land near the temple. There will be 33 rooms in and 4 shops in the three-story building. In the first phase, 21 rooms will be completed in two floors. The devotees who arrive at the temple during festival time will get their accommodation here. Kanichukulangara Devaswom President Vellapalli Natesan’s initiative to provide relief camp for ... Read more

As part of diversifying the tourism products and to encourage sustainable tourism models, the Responsible Tourism Mission of Kerala is planning a number of innovative concepts in the tourism sector of the state. The objective of the programme is to recompense the loss in the tourism sector due to drop in the number of tourists in the previous year, due to various reasons. As per RT Mission, several community-level tourism activities such as storytelling and cultural sessions will be launched in the month of March. Resource mapping, a process to identify new tourism destinations in the state is being undertaken. ... Read more

Varkala Beach Kerala voted the ‘most welcoming place in India’ as per a poll conducted by Booking.com. According to the 7th annual edition of the Guest Review Awards survey, five destinations from Kerala got place in the total 10 most visited places in India. Varkala, Kochi, Thekkady, Allepy (Alappuzha) and Munnar were the places enlisted among top ten places in India. A total of 759,845 properties across 219 countries and territories were considered for the awards. Italy is the country with the most properties receiving awards with 106,513 properties being recognized by travelers on Booking.com over the last 12 months. ... Read more

Tollywood young star Allu Arjun was the guest of honour at the 66th Nehru Trophy Boat Race took place in Alappuzha on Saturday. The annual sports event is being conducted in a big way this year as the state is reviving from the recent floods that had caused much havoc, and the district authorities want to spread the message that tourism is back in Kerala. Allu being welcomed to the boat race venue Allu, who has a huge fan base in Kerala, received special welcome with traditional Kerala ‘Chenda melam’ at the venue of the boat race. Thousands of youngsters ... Read more

Payippadan has become the fastest snake boat (Chundan vallam) and winner in the 66th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR), which has taken place at Punnamada lake in Alappuzha today, 10th November 2018. Mahadevikad Thekkathil came second in the race.  Champakkulam and  Ayaparambu Pandi were the other boats competed in the final round. This is the fourth time Payippadan become winner in the Nehru Trophy Anari of SNBC, Kainakari wins Chundan 3rd loosers final. Saint George of Brothers Boat Club, Edathua wins Chundan 2nd loosers’ final. Chellikkadan, Kattil Thekkathil and Cumpini competed for Thekkanodi (Women) Kettu Vallam final. ... Read more

The 66th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) took place at the Punnamada lake in Alappuzha on 10th November 2018. Around 81 boats, including 25 snakeboats, made a splash on Punnamada Lake. The event gave the much-needed impetus to the flood-ravaged backwater tourism sector. Kerala Governor P Sathasivam has inaugurated the event in the presence of Kerala ministers and other dignitaries. South Indian young star Allu Arjun flagged of the race. Kerala Blasters foot ball team was also present at the venue to cheer up the oarsmen. Payippadan has become the fastest snake boat (Chundan vallam) and winner ... Read more

The stage is set for the 66th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) at the Punnamada lake in Alappuzha. Around 81 boats, including 25 snakeboats, will make a splash on Punnamada Lake today. The event is expected to give the much-needed impetus to the flood-ravaged backwater tourism sector. The 66th edition of the race, slated to be held on August 11, was postponed due to flood. After the preliminary selection rounds, the final race will begin at 2.30 pm and end at 5.30 pm. Kerala Governor P Sathasivam will be the chief guest, and Union Minister for Tourism, Alphons Kannanthanam, ... Read more