Tag: Kerala Tourism

Kadamakudy grama panchayat has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to a Rs. 5-crore project to be undertaken by the Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) to improve rural tourism at the island cluster. Generating revenue for the panchayat, the project will be carried out adhering to CRZ norms and without affecting ecology. The village tourism project will set up infrastructure at the panchayat mainly for farm and aqua tourism. Tourists will be made to assemble at a common entry point and briefed on the facilities at the village tourism hub. They can then opt for a bouquet of tourism activities ... Read more

After taking on the new responsibility, Minister met Santhosh George Kulangara as part of his desire to talk to those involved in the tourism sector and hear their words. The Minister said that the conversation with Santhosh George Kulangara provided a lot of knowledge and experience. The video of the conversation will be shared on the official Facebook page at 7 pm today.

Those who work directly or indirectly in connection with tourist destinations will be vaccinated and opened as safe-havens. As a first step, Vaccination in Vaithiri and Meppadi in Wayanad district will be completed and opened to tourists within seven days. Mohammad Riyaz and Veena George said in a press conference. According to the list prepared by the Department of Tourism, the distribution of the vaccine is on a priority basis. Complete vaccination first at two centers in a district. In the next phase, the vaccine will be given in Munnar, Thekkady, Fort Kochi, Kumarakom, Kovalam, and Varkala. Through this, the ... Read more

If you want to see and learn about the oldest human settlements ever discovered in the country, then head to Edakkal Caves in Wayanad district. Located at about 10 km from Sulthan Bathery, Edakkal Caves have pictorial writings on the walls dating back to at least 6,000 BCE, in Stone Age. The caves were first discovered by the then Superintendent of Police of Malabar District, Fred Fawcett in 1895 during one of his hunting trips. Fawcett found that the caves were the habitat of Neolithic people, and his discovery drew the attention of archaeologists and historians across the world. Perched ... Read more

You will be amazed at the latest tourist attraction in Kollam, the Jatayu Earth Center, which hosts the world’s largest bird sculpture. Spread over 65 acres in four hills, it is the first BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) Tourism in the state. On the way to Chadayamangalam in Kollam district, the statue of Jatayu resting on a hill in the distance attracts your attention. Jatayu is a legendary bird in the Indian epic Ramayana. You can reach the top of the hill by cable car. Many experiences at Jatayu Rock await the traveler. The museum inside the sculpture and the 6D theater are ... Read more

Despite the lockdown concessions, Kerala has not changed to the point where travelers can safely eat out from hotels the way they used to. In this case, KTDC’s plan to provide food in vehicles was initiated. KTDC has the largest hotel chain in the Kerala tourism sector. The KTDC hotels that people come to dine on are getting ready to go down to the people. Under the new scheme, KTDC hotels will be allowed to order and dine in their own vehicles while visiting hotels. Launched under the name ‘In-Car Dining’, the project will provide quality and delicious food to ... Read more

Kerala is an ideal tourist destination for many reasons. But no trip to Kerala will be complete without experiencing backwater trips. These backwaters flow near the green coconut trees and coconut groves, which is definitely worth a visit. To help you plan your itinerary, here is a list of offbeat Kerala backwaters for a relaxing vacation. Valiyaparamba backwaters, Kasaragod It is considered one of the most beautiful backwaters in Kerala. There is a small island here, which is formed by four rivers. It is located at a distance of 30 km from Bekal. So, when you visit this place, you ... Read more

The state budget is focusing on reviving tourism that has collapsed in covid. The budget aims to attract more domestic tourists than foreign tourists in the context of covid. The main proposal is to provide a loan of 400 crores through the Kerala Financial Corporation. An additional 50 crore has been set apart for the promotion of the tourism sector. Literary tourism circuit announced in Malabar. It is a tourism circuit that connects Thunchan Memorial, Beypore, Tasrak, Ponnani, Trithala, and the banks of Bharathapuzha. Biodiversity tourist circuits will be set up in the southern districts. Biodiversity will be set up ... Read more

The aim is to double the number of tourists arriving by 2025 and 2022 is expected to be the year of covid-free tourism. Muhammad Riyaz. The minister was speaking at an online meeting convened to invite suggestions for overcoming the downturn in the tourism sector. About 18 organizations attended the meeting called by the minister. Tourism Authority will launch special marketing campaigns after the covid second wave. Immediate action will be taken to target intra-state tourism and tourist arrivals from other states. In addition to completing the existing ones, heritage projects like Ponnani and Aranmula will be set up immediately. ... Read more

Efforts are being made to make Kerala Tourism a fully vaccinated sector. The government aims to vaccinate as many people as possible in the tourism sector before next season, Tourism Minister P.A. Muhammad Riyaz said. Tourists will come to Kerala, Only if there is a sense of security. Everyone in the sector should register and complete the vaccination as soon as possible. This is important to revive Kerala tourism in the next season itself. Hotel, resort, and restaurant sector employees, and all entrepreneurs must register to receive the vaccine. Most of the people in this field are 18-45 years old. ... Read more

Protesting against government action neglecting tourism sector, Entrepreneurs observing Black Day today. The lives of over 20 lakh people who depend on tourism are in dire straits. The complaint alleges that the government, which provides protection even to guest workers, has completely shunned those in the tourism sector. The government was not even ready for talks to resolve the crisis. Several proposals were submitted by organizations in the tourism sector but the government did not respond. Organizations have called for a blackout protest on social media as part of Black Day. Of the Rs 455 crore loan scheme announced by ... 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

Malampuzha is one of the must-visit places in Palakkad if you are planning to visit Palakkad. It is about 12 km from Palakkad town. You need to buy a ticket to get inside. The color of the flowers can be seen when entering the garden. It can be said that there are very few gardens in our country that are maintained in such a professional manner. Views can be seen through the clusters of flowers. Malampuzha Dam and its adjoining garden are located in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is no wonder that it is described as the ... Read more

The wind that blows all the time, caressing the surrounding mountains. Green beauty that warms the eyes on all four sides. Butterflies fluttering between them … Evenings like gold melting over the greenery and smiles blowing the blankets of cold … There are endless stories to tell about the beauty of Kattadikkadavu. Kattadikkadavu is a trekking spot in Vannappuram Panchayath near Thodupuzha in the Idukki district. It is located at a distance of 30 km from Thodupuzha. Kattadikkadavu can be reached by walking about 2 km from Vannappuram Kallipara Junction. The main attraction of the place is the two hills, ... Read more

The Forest Department has started the Junkar service to Conolly’s Plot, a major tourist destination in Malappuram district. Nilambur North DFO K J Martin Lowel flagged off. Municipal Chairman Mattummal Saleem, Vice-Chairperson Aruma Jayakrishnan, ACF Jose Mathew, and Range Officer Imrose Elias Navas were present. The suspension bridge to the historic teak plantation across the Chaliyar was destroyed in the 2019 floods, which cut off access to the tourism center. The jeep ride to the center through the Modavanna Elancheeri forest was unsuccessful. With this, the boat service started. Junkar can carry up to 30 people at a time. Tickets ... Read more