Tag Archives: Shailesh Nair

Tour with Shailesh: Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held in Kochi, Kerala. It is the largest art exhibition in India and the biggest contemporary art festival in Asia. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an initiative of the Kochi Biennale Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala Kochi-Muziris Biennale takes place in a range […]

Tour with Shailesh: Mangalam Kali – a tribal dance form of Kasargod

Kasaragod is located at the northern end of Kerala, comprising of Hosdurg and Kasaragod taluks which were part of undivided Kannur District. In the east the district is Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Kannada District of Karnataka in the north. The district is bounded by […]

Tour with Shailesh: Alamikali – a lost tradition of Kasargod

Kasaragod is located at the northern end of Kerala, comprising of Hosdurg and Kasaragod taluks which were part of undivided Kannur District. In the east the district is Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Kannada District of Karnataka in the north. The district is bounded by […]

Tour with Shailesh: Kasargod – The multilingual land

Kasaragod  is located at the northern end of Kerala, comprising of Hosdurg and Kasaragod taluks which were part of undivided Kannur District. In the east the district is Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Kannada District of Karnataka in the north. The district is bounded by […]

Koovappara Cave – a natural wonder in Kasargod

Visiting the Koovappara Natural cave is an experience of a life time. The delegates of the SMiLE Ambassadors Tour organized by Kerala’s Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC), could have the chance to visit the cave, which is one of the largest caves discovered in Kerala. “SMiLE Ambassador Tour” is a three-day programme of BRDC, as […]

ATTOI conducts one-day seminar on ‘Modern Trends in Tourism Marketing’

Association of Tourism Trade Organizations, India (ATTOI), in association with Tourism News Live has conducted a one-day seminar on Modern Trends in Tourism Marketing on November 27, 2018. The seminar, held at the Kerala Institute of Travel and Tourism Studies (KITTS) Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram, was inaugurated by Rajasree Ajith, Director of KITTS. Vinod CS, President […]

Tour with Shailesh: 66th Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Alappuzha

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 […]

Tour with Shailesh: Backwater cruise to Vaikom

Surrounded by the Vembanad Lake, Vaikom embraces travellers with its beautiful water bodies and serene village life. Exploring the backwaters, narrow canals and life of the small villages of Vaikom is best possible through canoe cruises which are close to the hearts of nature lovers since it is eco-friendly. A laid-back cruise in a canoe […]

Tour with Shailesh: Back to Backwaters – Houseboat rally at Alappuzha

In order to convey the message that Alappuzha is ready to receive tourists to its backwaters, the Alappzuha District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has organized a campaign with the tag line ‘Back to Backwaters’. A house boat rally was organized as part of the promotion campaigns on 2nd November 2018 from the finishing point of […]

Tour with Shailesh: Road trip from Kochi to Munnar

The distance between Kochi and Munnar (by road) is approximately 130 km. It will take approximately 4 hours to drive up to Munnar. The road from Kochi to Munnar is extremely scenic, and we recommend having your cameras at the ready for this trip. You may halt at your convenience anytime, anywhere and enjoy your […]

Tour with Shailesh: Neelakurinji blooms in Kolukkumalai

Kolukkumalai is a tea plantation; spread across 500 acres and around 8000 feet high from sea level. It is said to be a plantation without pesticides and chemical application and the tea from Kolukkumail is said to be of high quality and taste. This year the visual extravagance, which happens once in 12 years – […]