Tag: muziris heritage project

India’s first-ever mosque and the oldest in the sub-continent will be recreated in tune with its original character and aesthetics, as the Muziris Heritage Project (MHP) is set to restore the Cheraman Juma Masjid built in 629 AD at Kodungallur of this district. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will inaugurate the project, an initiative of Department of Tourism through its heritage conservation efforts, on Sunday at the site of the religious structure, 40 km south of this city. State Finance Minister Dr T M Thomas Isaac will preside over the 4 pm function. Amongst the dignitaries at the event will ... Read more

The Kerala state Finance Minister Thomas Issac has presented the Kerala Budget 2019 at the Assembly today. And, in his budgetary speech, he said that the the largest heritage conservation project in India, the Muziris Heritage Project, will be completed by 2021. Muziris is an ancient port town in Kerala, which still holds a kind of beauty that is filled with history and culture. And through the project, we get ready to travel back in time for centuries. What this old port town dishes out to us along with history and culture, are the remnants of its past glory, still ... Read more

The second edition of the Muziris Paddle, a two-day kayaking, stand-up paddling (SUP) and sailing event, witnessed participation from over 100 paddlers from India and abroad, including 15 women and 12 children. The event, concluded on January 6, was organised by Jellyfish Watersports, in association with the Muziris Heritage Project (Kerala Tourism). Photo Courtesy: Sushil Das The event was aimed to revive the legacy of the ancient Muziris and promote the usage of our waterways for eco-tourism and increase awareness on the adverse effects of urban pollution in water bodies. Shilpika Gautam, world record holder of paddling the entire Ganga River and ... Read more

Muziris Paddle, the two-day kayaking expedition organized by Jellyfish Watersports in partnership with Muziris Heritage Project (Kerala Tourism) will be held on January 5th and 6th, 2019. Over 200 paddlers are likely to participate in the event which will be flagged off from the Kotturpuram Jetty in Kodungalloor district and end at Bolgatty Island in Kochi. Being touted as one of Kerala’s most incredible nature experiences the event targets domestic & international tourists, paddling enthusiasts, people from all walks of life, children and even non-swimmers. Muziris, once a bustling seaport and the heart of the historic spice route used to ... Read more

Kerala Tourism’s ‘Project Muziris’ has been chosen the Best Innovative Tourism Project at the Global Star Awards 2018. Noushad P M, Managing Director of the Muziris Projects has received the award at the event held in New Delhi. Project Muziris was picked for the award as it has added to Kerala’s array of attractions. Project Muziris will help reinstate the historical and cultural significance of the legendary port of Muziris, which makes a part of Central Kerala, the award committee said. The Government of Kerala has initiated the Muziris Heritage Project to reinstate the historical and cultural significance of the legendary ... Read more

International bloggers who are on a two-week long trip to Kerala reached Kochi today, as part of their visit to the renowned heritage site of Muziris. The first trip was to Kodungalloor to visit the Muziris Heritage project. The bloggers paid a visit to the famed synagogue at Chennamangalam, which is known for its traditional Kerala architecture that has put to play western construction technology. They also went to the Paliam Palace Museum, which once used to be the traditional home of the Paliathu Achans, the Prime Ministers to the Kings of Kochi. Post-lunch, after the Muziris jaunt, they returned to ... Read more