Category: Kerala

The Rural Tourism Packages, led by the Responsible Tourism Mission, were launched on August 20. In the first phase, various experience packages were resumed in Bekal in Kasaragod district, Thekkumthara in Wayanad district and Kumarakom, Aymanam, Vaikom and Ezhumanthuruthu in Kottayam district. Village Life Experience, Cultural Experience, Story Telling, Native Experience, and Village Walk Programs are available with this package. The Experience Ethnic Cooking Program, which enjoys a variety of food from home, has not yet been launched, as Kovid standards remain. But the food will be available in eco-friendly packets. Responsible Tourism Mission Coordinators will ensure that all family ... Read more

After a long vacation of months due to covid, the Gavi tourism sector Reopened for travelers. Tourists flock to see the snow-capped Gavi during the Onam holidays. Subject to covid concessions, the Forest Department has opened Gavi Eco-Tourism. Access through Angamoozhi and Kochandi check posts is for vehicles booked online only. The entrance fee is Rs 60 for locals and Rs 120 for foreigners. Admission will be allowed for the first 30 registered vehicles. Those who book online must collect tickets from the Angamoozhi Goodrickal Forest Range office in the morning to begin the journey. Kerala Forest Development Corporation will ... Read more

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday extended his “heartiest Onam greetings” to the people of the state and other Keralites all over the world. “I convey my heartiest Onam greetings to the people of the state and other Keralites all over the world,” the Governor tweeted. Khan, in a series of tweets said the celebration of Onam rekindles the splendid legacy of a life of equality, oneness and prosperity. “The celebration of Onam rekindles the splendid legacy of a life of equality, oneness and prosperity, filling minds and homes with the celestial joy of festivity. I sincerely wish that ... Read more

KSRTC launches tent stay scheme in Munnar to increase non-ticket revenue. The plan is to provide convenient and safe tents on a daily rental basis for tourists visiting Munnar. Apart from the bus station, it will be set up on 3.50 acres of KSRTC’s land in Munnar. A letter of interest has been invited for this. For more information, visit www.online.keralartc.com or contact KSRTC Control Room – 9447071021, 0471 – 2463799 WhatsApp – 81295 62972.

After a long time, the Kodikuthimala Eco-Tourism Center under the control of the Forest Department was opened to the public. Admission for tourists will be subject to strict restrictions. A special pass will be issued by the Forest Department for admission. There was also an Independence Day celebration organized by the Forest Department at Kodikuthi. Najeeb Kanthapuram MLA hoisted the flag. Block President A.K. Mustafa presided. Village Panchayat President Sophia, Block Panchayat Members Prabhina Habib, Ayamu, Village Panchayat Members Nafisa, Gafoor, Forest Conservation Committee President A.K. Syed Muhammed, D. F. O. P. Praveen, Forest Range Officer P. Vinu, former village ... Read more

The number of trips to Munnar during the holidays is increasing exponentially. Lots of visitors came on Saturdays and Sundays. More crowd was noted in Mattupetty, Kundala, Anairangal, and Echo Point under the Electricity Board. The number of tourists increased in Rajamalai and Flower Garden under the control of the Forest Department. The number of visitors from outside the state is low. But more people began to arrive from other districts. On Saturday alone, the Electricity Board received Rs 80,000 from Munnar. As more people arrived on Sunday, the revenue was Rs 150,000. The revenue came from Mattupetty, Kundala, Anayirangal, ... Read more

Although the covid threat is not over, Tourism centers in the Kottayam district are ready to welcome tourists. Allowed access to tourist attractions such as Kumarakom, Aruvikuzhi Falls, Illikkal Kal, Erumeli Pilgrim Center, and Vagamon. The vaccination was completed by including those working in the tourism sector in the priority list. Resorts, houseboats, Aruvikkuzhi, and open space were all disinfected. Those staying at resorts and houseboats are required to have an RTPCR negative certificate or vaccination. With this, the tourism sector in the district has become a ‘safe tourism’ hub. Kumarakom Lake Song General Manager Arun Kumar said bookings have ... Read more

The main eco-tourism hub in Wayanad district, Chembra Peak will open on Monday. Passenger entry will be subject to covid restrictions. The Trekking hours will be from 7 am to 12 pm and visitation times are from 7 am to 3 p.m. Meppadi Range Forest Officer M.K. Samir said. Visitors should follow the instructions of forest rangers and V.S.S guides. It was closed in 2018 following a Supreme Court ruling. Chembra is the highest peak in the Wayanad district and lives up to its billing of being a picturesque location. It has managed to maintain its pristine nature over the ... Read more

The suspension bridge at Punalur, a historical monument has not been opened, despite the opening of tourist attractions due to the reduction of restrictions by the covid. Many tourist places in the eastern region such as Thenmala Ecotourism, Senthuruni and Palaruvi have opened in recent days. The authorities in Punalur also said that permission has not been granted to open the suspension bridge under the control of the Archaeological Department. The bridge was closed and reopened several times in accordance with covid regulations. When the bridge opened earlier with restrictions, visitors were admitted with strict restrictions. Now many people come ... Read more

Low-key celebrations began in Kerala’s Tripunithura town on Thursday adhering to the COVID-19 protocols marking the start of the 10-day “Onam” festivities. Tripunithura MLA K Babu hoisted the Atham flag on the “Atham” day in Tripunithura but there was no Athachamayam procession — the cultural carnival which used to provide one the rare opportunity to watch almost all the folk art forms of Kerala. Last year also, there was no colourful rally on the streets of the town, the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin, as people largely celebrated the Atham festival indoors in the shadow of the COVID-19 ... Read more

P A Mohammad Riyaz said that the tourism department had decided to organize the Onam celebrations in a virtual manner because of covid. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the Onam celebrations on the 14th at 6 pm. Events that introduce tourism destinations, art, culture, and food diversity will also be conducted with the help of visual media. The idea put forward by the Department of Tourism this time as part of the Onam celebrations is ‘Viswamanavikathayude Loka Ona Pookkalam‘. Malayalees from all over the world can upload their Onampookkalam on the digital platform of the Department of Tourism. There ... Read more

The doors of the Periyar Tiger Reserve Center will reopen to tourists on Monday after a long hiatus of months. Tourism resumes in Thekkady following the covid protocol. The withdrawal of increased boat tickets and ecotourism event rates during covid is expected to attract more tourists. Ecotourism with boat rides in the Thekkady Lake and the whole event, including trekking and bamboo rafting, will be resumed on Monday. The restrictions were relaxed following covid. However, the increase in ticket prices has made it difficult for tourists. Boating in Thekkady per person, including boat ticket and entry fee, had to spend ... Read more

With the easing of covid restrictions, people began to flock to tourist destinations. Visitors came from different parts of the state on the first day of the opening of the District Tourism Promotion Council’s Illikkal Kal and Aruvikuzhi tourism centers. About 60 people reached Illikkal kal yesterday. Access is restricted by the passenger’s name, address, and Aadhaar number. Passes are not issued to those who do not comply with government regulations. 2 hours is provided to passengers. Up to 40 people will be allowed at a time. The remaining entry will be given only after the passengers who have entered ... Read more

Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM) is organizing a Covid Vaccination Drive in collaboration with the Kerala Tourism Department, to give priority to those who are working in the tourism sector. The aim is to make Kerala the first 100% tourism-vaccinated state in India by providing complete vaccination to those working in the tourism sector and other tourism associates. The motive of KTM is to declare the tourism sector safe by vaccinating everyone who is a part of it. This is essential for the re-opening of tourism in Kerala. To reach this goal Tourism Department has introduced priority vaccination for the ... Read more

Upgrading KTDC’s online booking system. The updated online booking system will be operational this month. The channel manager software system is designed to help international and domestic tourists to book KTDC hotels more quickly and efficiently. This is the first step towards making KTDC hotels part of the global tourism network. The channel manager software system will be used to make live bookings at KTDC hotels from the world’s leading booking portals such as Booking.com, Agoda, India’s leading portals such as Make My Trip, Goibibo, and the central public sector undertaking IRCTC. This system will be implemented for the first ... Read more