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An ancient ritualistic form of worship, the folk art Theyyam is a blend of dance, music and fervent devotion. Fiery colours, awe inspiring headgears, costumes and face designs, the rhythm of the chenda, the intense fragrance of the burning camphor and intense passion all combine to offer you an experience worth a lifetime.
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Known as Malabar, this northern end of Kerala is the abode of history, culture and environmental uniqueness. The sons and soil of this place continue to value and nurture the few living remnants of the past that time has not destroyed. They are the “Surangas” or tunnel wells which give north Malabar its most unusual feature.
The kalaris of north Malabar are sites where stories of the systems of law and justice as well as strategies of defence and counter-attack, practised by erstwhile native chieftains and kings of Kerala, are inextricably interwoven. The kalaris came to be celebrated as the birthplace of Kerala’s indigenous martial art form, with all the local varieties adding to its grandeur.
This folk art form was born nearly six centuries back in one of the princely states of a region that later became the state of Kerala. Native to the northern part of Kerala, it features an intermingling of religious elements and reflects the influence of Kannada language too.In short, Yakshagana is a harmonious combination of stories, songs, rhythms and mudras or stylized dance gestures.
The mangroves are a natural marvel that protect life on land by acting as a buffer and resisting rough seas and winds. Besides being excellent models of environment protection, the mangroves are rich sources of medicinal plants too. But if innocent pleasures are what you have in mind, and you wish to enjoy their sheer diversity, come to Kerala. Especially to the villages and small towns of Kannur.
The role of kavus (sacred groves) in the cultural and ritualistic life of north Malabar is perhaps more significant than that in the rest of the state. And among all the kavus that are havens of bio-diversity in the district of Kasaragod, the most impressive is the Kammadam kavu. In fact, it is more of an evergreen forest than a kavu.
The dishes of north Kerala are world famous, and among them the most sought-after are the traditionally prepared vegetarian dishes of the village of Annur near Payyannur in Kannur district. The cooks of the region are so talented that they can send foodies to peaks of gustatory delight with their indigenous methods of preparation.
Kasaragod has stood witness to the settlement of various human communities within its borders. While many of the original settlers left in course of time, their successors, born into the land, developed emotional attachment to the environs and decided to remain. Subsequently their languages and their cultures nourished the adoptive region, and Kasaragod became a land of seven tongues.
The Kasaragod handloom, known for its unshrinking texture and fast colours, has so conquered the imagination of women that is impossible to gauge how far and wide its cotton and silk saris have spread in the world. This eco-friendly product, that uses only traditional colours, is perhaps best known for its designer borders.
The Queen of the Hills is not a moniker that is given out lightly, but Munnar claimed it seamlessly like a pureblood monarch. This hill destination is today atop every global traveller's bucket list, standing as the ultimate culmination of natural beauty being gently shaped into an international tourist hotbed.
Every single trail you take is sacred, each turn holy to those who have dwelled and been protected by these forests for more than a few millennia. The greenery here defies mortal expectations, but it is the silence of the cicadas that gave the legendary Silent Valley National Park its name.
A hidden jewel known only to those who regularly visit Palakkad, Dhoni is one of the hottest picnic destinations in the State and is a fascinating story in itself. A picnicker’s dream come true, the intensive three-hour trek that this place promises you is one of the most refreshing hikes that the entire State has to offer.
Explore the less-explored life of Kerala with the Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission. The villages of Kerala are powerhouses of artistic skills and unique craftsmanship. We are ready with our Village Life Experience packages to bestow you the mystic charms of the sleepy hamlets of God's Own Country.
Envisaged with a 'triple bottom-line' mission which comprises economic, social and environmental responibilities, Responsible Tourism (RT) as a concept came forward in 1996.A meticulous picture of Responsible Tourism highlighting its aims and factors evolved after the Cape Town Declaration of 2002.
