Agri tourism has not only boosted the state's domestic tourism market but has also provided a new lease of life to rural women, ensuring their social and financial empowe…
The women friendly tourism project is an all-women initiative promoted by the women for the women. The first phase of the project envisages 150,000 women travellers, 30,0…
STREET, the partnership tourism development project developed by the Responsible Tourism Mission aims at rebranding the existing places as tourism products based on diffe…
Kerala Tourism’s pavilion, featuring the state’s unique festivals and traditions, made a big appeal at the 43rd edition of World Travel Market (WTM) London
Kerala’s sustainable and inclusive tourism project STREET has received the global award at the World Travel Mart (WTM) London in recognition of the water conservation i…
RT classification for all tourism units like hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurveda centres, tour operators, and tourist transport operators was introduced with…
RT classification for all tourism units like hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurveda centres, tour operators, and tourist transport operators was introduced with…
More than just sightseeing, one can discover the essence of rural Malabar from Ponnani. Home to ancient shrines & serene beaches, Ponnanis's magical locale will lift your…
Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission aspires to make better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit. The mission offers tour packages to explore…
Kumbalangi in Ernakulam district has come a long way in transforming itself from being a tiny island to a model fishing village and thereby a popular tourist spot
As the festive season arrives, the market is abuzz with a retina-rupturing array of stars of all shapes, sizes and colours. And far away, in the islet of Perumbalam in Al…
Major attractions in the district of Wayanad in Kerala, India. Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty, Chethalayam falls, Pakshipathalam and Banasurasagar dam are some among…
Prof. Harold Goodwin a professor at the Leeds University He was delighted to find that the first success story in Responsible Tourism has taken place in the backwater vil…
With a smorgasbord of enthralling livelihood practices and sumptuous rural landscape Ernakulam's much sought-after Responsible Tourism destination, Amballoor comes loaded…
One of the best Village Life Experiences in God's Own Country, Kumarakom is noted for its vast stretch of green carpeted paddy fields, backwater cruises, romantic locale,…
Village tour arranged by Kerala Tourism at Nellarachal in Wayanad. The tour will be provided with a guide, who will familiarize with the nooks and cranny of the village l…
Kumarakom, a part of the Kuttanad region, is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kottayam district of Kerala. Kumarakom is an ideal backwater destinations…
The captivating water world of Kumarakom, famous for Kerala Tourism’s responsible tourism activities recently received biggest international recognition to date. Kerala…
The tour package ‘Village life experience at Kumarakom’ is a half-day tour package, to give the tourist an authentic experience such as a cruise in a luxury…
Vaikom is one of the major Responsible Tourism destinations in Kerala. The PEPPER project was initially implemented in Vaikom temporarily, and supported by the World Tour…
The vibrant treasures of Kerala make up for a long-awaited leisurely vacation. You can witness the myriad and rich cultural heritage of God's Own Country through its incr…
To know the spirit of Kerala, turn to the livelihood practices of the people in this land that collectively forms the backbone of this state. Fishing, more than just a li…
Lies about 50 km northeast of Thrissur town, Kuthampully invites travellers to its looms that weave tradition with trend. Weaving traditional handloom is part and parcel…
While visiting Perumbalam island in Alappuzha, do watch betel leaf and peanut farming. Fishing is the prime source of livelihood for the natives of Perumbalam, apart from…
Kerala Tourism official website provides text, photos, video, on travel destinations, hotels, accommodation, culture, heritage, art forms and people of God's own Country
Peruvemba is a Model Responsible Tourism Village in Palakkad. Escape into the exquisite culture, heritage & livelihood of the rural soul of Kerala here.
With its picture-perfect beauty, luscious mangroves, queues of coconut palm & quaint village life, Kumarakom calls out to travellers from across the globe. Situated in th…
Spice Village was the first theme resort to come up in Thekkady town. Launched in 1991 and located close to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, this resort went on to become the t…
Benefits of Responsible tourism in Kumarakom are the Economic growth, Employment opportunities for the villagers, Women empowerment, Growth of agriculture and reclamation…
The main environmental activities under RT in Kumarakom are, the Kudumbasree units have started making eco-friendly bags with non-woven fabric and paper and efforts are o…
The social responsibility of RT in Kumarakom is looking after under the Community Tourism Safety Committee. The safety and security measures and tourism-related social is…
The Kudumbasree unit here cultivated paddy and it is the women of the Kudumbasree units who perform all the tasks related to rice cultivation They also contribute to the…
Working of RT progammes in Kumarakom. The RT initiative was kicked off with vegetable cultivation by the locals. Kudumbasree (self-help groups of women) were involved in…
In Kumarakom Responsible Tourism (RT) programmes are coordinated by the local bodies under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) are clubbed with the RT act…
Responsible Tourism (RT) activities focus mainly on three areas – the economic, social and environmental aspects of the destination. The village won the National T…
The State Government has selected Kumarakom, Wayanad, Kovalam and Thekkady as pilot destinations to implement the Responsible Tourism initiative. Kumarakom has come up wi…
