Tag: Biodiversity
Polachira should also be included in the biodiversity circuit
There is a need to include polachira in the biodiversity circuit announced in the budget as part of tourism development in the district. Polachira is one of the rarest destinations in the state and is a treasure trove of varieties. It is also home to a variety of migratory birds depending on the season. It is also home to a wide variety of fishes. Paddy and fish farming are done intermittently in an area covering 1500 acres. Many people, including foreigners, come here without any development activities. Paravur Lake and Malakkayal, which are rich in mangrove forests, can be added ... Read more
Janakikad ; a green canopy in the verdant landscape to rejuvenate and recharge in summers
Were you ever sapped of all your energy by the blistering heat of summer? Have you ever looked to retreat into a verdant landscape and rejuvenate yourself when bogged down by the dry and arid summer landscape? Well then Janakikad is the destination where you can unwind yourself. Situated 7 km from Kuttiyadi, Janakikad comes under the Kuttiyadi range of Kozhikode forest division. Janakikad gets its name from the renowned statesman V. K Krishna Menon’s sister, V. K Janaki Amma, to whom this 131 hectare land once belonged. The Janakikad Ecotourism project is a nature lover’s delight. Janakikad has in ... Read more
Explore the biodiversity of Kerala at the KSBB Museum
The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) considered the first-ever biodiversity museum in the country was established in 2018 at Thiruvananthapuram and aims to generate awareness about biodiversity and Nature among people. The key groups of people the museum targets include farmers, students, forest-dependent communities, artisans, students and scholars. The museum has been structured in such a way that the many wonders of the natural world are vivified in all their splendour. The museum takes the visitors on a journey right from the Big Bang Theory to the origin of life and all other living forms on earth. With interactive panels, ... Read more
Equestrian tourism to discover Colombia
Equestrian tourism is a new way to discover Colombia through a unique connection with nature. Colombia is one of the most biodiverse and multicultural countries in the world. This makes it a destination that can be discovered and experienced in plenty of different ways, and one of them is equestrian tourism. Equestrian tourism allows you to experience the biodiversity of Colombia first-hand, with short tours through beautiful trails, as well as crossings and immersive experiences of up to eight days in which you’ll discover new destinations at a horse’s pace. Riding on horseback offers a truly unique ecotourism experience, one that lets you enjoy nature through traditional country roads or even ... Read more