Issue No. 340 - December 2021

Kerala Tourism Newsletter

ISSUE: 340

DECEMBER 2021

Enchanting Kerala
Video of the Month Video of the Month

The beautiful Chaliyar river played host to annual paddling event. It was held on the 68-km-long stretch of the river between Nilambur and Beypore...

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Fort Kochi & Cochin Carnival Fort Kochi & Cochin Carnival

If you escape from the hustle and bustle of Ernakulam city, head to Fort Kochi in the western direction...

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Ezhimala Ezhimala

Situated at a height of 286 metres from sea level, Ezhimala is a popular tourist place in the Kannur district which has great historical significance as well...

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Thiruvathirakali dance Thiruvathirakali dance

Thiruvathirakali or Kaikottikali is a popular dance form performed in Kerala...

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Alumkadavu Alumkadavu

Head to Alumkadavu in Kollam district, you can watch the crafting of kettuvalloms or houseboats at building yards amid a serene setting...

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Tourism News
Aymanam Responsible Tourism Project wins World Travel Market Award

Aymanam Model Responsible Tourism Village Project has won the World Travel Market’s ‘Indian Responsible Tourism One To Watch’ award...

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Global Pookkalam Competition to be an Annual Event: Tourism Minister

Loka Pookkalam (Global Pookkalam) competition will be an annual event after its first edition this year became a tremendous success, said Tourism Minister Mr P. A. Mohamed Riyas...

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Kerala introduces Responsible Tourism Classification for Hotels, Resorts

Kerala has introduced Responsible Tourism (RT) classification for hotels and resorts, giving importance to environmental protection and ecological restoration through tourism...

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First in the Country: Kerala makes Registration a must for Adventure Tourism Activities

Kerala has made registration mandatory for service providers in the Adventure Tourism sector for conducting land-, water- and air-related activities to ensure their quality and safety...

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Tourism Minister launches Portal to apply for Loans under Revolving Fund Scheme

Tourism Minister Mr P. A. Mohamed Riyas has launched an online portal for interested parties to submit applications to avail interest-free loans up to Rs 10,000 from the Revolving Fund scheme...

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Kerala begins Online Registration for Caravan Operators, Park Facilitators

Tourism Department has begun online registration for tourist caravan operators and caravan park facilitators...

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Alappuzha gets a New Lighthouse

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mr Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated the Valiyazheekkal lighthouse in Alappuzha...

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Double-decker Bus-shaped Restaurant comes up in Vaikom

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) has launched a restaurant on a KSRTC double-decker bus near the Vaikom boat jetty in the Kottayam district...

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KTDC Resort to come up near Drive-in Beach at Muzhappilangad

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) will construct a premium (5-star) resort adjoining Asia’s longest drive-in beach at Muzhappilangad in the Kannur district...

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