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Full of rustic charm and serenity, Hariharapuram village is nestled near Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district.
The Kashmir of Kerala, Kanthalloor in Idukki district is a serene village known for its cool, balmy weather all through the year
A visit to the backwaters of Kerala is incomplete without tasting toddy, the most natural beverage in the state. On request, tourists can see the process of toddy tapping…
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Head into the rural terrains of God's Own Country where the Responsible Tourism Mission awaits to take you to the world of playful animals.
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…
With a smorgasbord of enthralling livelihood practices and sumptuous rural landscape Ernakulam's much sought-after Responsible Tourism destination, Amballoor comes loaded…
Peruvemba is a Model Responsible Tourism Village in Palakkad. Escape into the exquisite culture, heritage & livelihood of the rural soul of Kerala here.
Nileswar, the cultural centre of Kasaragod district, Kerala was the seat of the Nileswar Rajas.
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…
Bonacaud, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, is the base station for exploring the well-known Agasthyarkoodam in the Agasthya hills of the Western Ghats. It offers a fascina…
Valapattanam, situated near Kannur Town, is a hamlet on the banks of the Valapattanam River.Valapattanam is a famous fishing harbour as well as the main source of the irr…
Pandalam is a holy town located near Chengannur in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
Chithari is a small tropical island situated 5 km from Kanhangad in Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is covered with lagoons and a sandy beach
Mahe, formerly a part of Kerala, is now a union territory. The original name of Mahe is Mayyazhi
Ponnaniin Malappuram district of Kerala is an ancient port and an important fishing centre.
Chellarkovil is a sleepy village known for its waterfalls and hilly terrains. It is located in Kumily, Idukki district of Kerala.
Kottayi village in Palakkad is the birth place of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. The place hosts the annual Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi Music festival in memory of th…
Come to the villages located in the low lying hills of the Western Ghats beside the Periyar forests. The village life tour package organized by Kerala Tourism commences a…
Thalassery or Talacherry is part Kannur district, Kerala. Thalassery is famous for culture, religion and tradition. It has a long tradition of cricket and circus. The Dha…
Rajappara is a remote village near Santhanpara in Devikulam Taluk in Idukki district. Rajappara is situated on the Munnar-Thekkady route. Kathakupalamedu and its adjacent…
Located around 20 km from Thrissur city, Enamavu is a lesser-known beauty with immense greenery and charming landscapes
Adakkaputhur village is famed for its handmade ‘Adakkaputhur metal mirror’ which enjoys a prime status with its unique craftsmanship
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…
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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…
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,…
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
Valiyaparamba is a scenic backwater situated near Bekal in Kasaragod, Kerala.
Details of Malarickal or Malarikkal Village Tourism near Kumarakom in Kottayam district, Kerala
Nattika Beach, the beach where Malayalam classic movie Chemmeen was shot, is situated at Thrissur offers backwater cruises, country boat rides, elephant rides and cultura…
Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village situated at Iringal in Kozhikode provides platform for traditional artisans of Kerala but also learn one or two lessons in the subtleti…
Vandanmedu in Kumily is one of the world's largest auction centres for cardamom. It is located in Idukki district.
Munambam Beach is an ideal beach destination for kite flying at Ernakulam, Kerala.
Aranmula, a famous place known for the Aranmula boat race held on the last week of the Onam festival, is also popular for the famous Parthasarathy Temple on the banks of…
Padanna backwaters at Cheruvathur in the district of Kasaragod is a backwater network in the northern part of Kerala.
Vadakara Beach is an ideal beach destination located at Kozhikode district in Kerala. The martial art form of Kalaripayattu has the largest number of exponents in Vadakar…
Attappady or Attappadi is one of the largest tribal settlements in Kerala and is located at Mannarkkad in Palakkad district. Tribals like Irulas, Mudugas and Kurumbar liv…
Chowara is a picturesque beach destination and a fishing hamlet near Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram district. The Azhimalathara Beach nearby is an interesting place to vis…
Mannar is a major business town midway between Mavelikkara and Thiruvalla in Alappuzha district of Kerala.
Alumkadavu, located to the north of Kollam, is a popular backwater destination and a place noted for houseboat making.
Kumbalangi, located in the suburb of Kochi, Ernakulam district is a model Tourism Village. A model fishing village and tourism spot, the major attraction here is the Chin…
Kavvayi Kayal or Kavvayi backwater, situated in Kannur district, is a fascinating backwater destination in Northern Kerala.
Kuttanad or Kuttandu in Alappuzha district is known as the Rice Bowl of Kerala. This is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done 1.5 to 2 m below sea le…
Varkala, lying on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district is a calm and quiet hamlet. Apart from the beach, the mineral water springs, the Sivagiri Mutt, the Janardh…
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…
Enjoy the boating options at Kadambrayar Boating Centre and the surrounding eco-village at Kochi in Ernakulam.
The Valiyaparamba backwaters, a large body of scenic backwaters is fed by four rivers. The River Tejaswini is one among them and a houseboat cruise through its waters wit…
Tanur, small coastal fishing town was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese and is situated at Malappuram in Kerala, India.
The most romantic of seasons, the monsoon is an ideal time to enjoy a hot cup of coffee with a loved one, while the rain outside croons melodies. It is one of those littl…
Thenari is believed that the waters of this natural spring, located in front of the old Sree Rama Temple here, is as sacred as the waters of the Ganges.
Ottappalam famous for its annual festivals is located in Palakkad district, Kerala. Lakkidi, the birth place of Kunchan Nambiar is near Ottappalam.
Omallur in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is a place known for the Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle fair.
Kanthalloor, nestled on the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu between Udumalpet and Munnar, is an immaculate village of imposing splendor, soothing climate and nature. Here,…
Backwaters of Kerala offer an endearing, once-in-a-lifetime destination, for those who want to be part of something pristine. The network of backwaters in Kerala includes…
Vythiri, located in the district of Wayanad, is a popular hill station in Kerala. The destination has earned the reputation of having vast areas of spice plantations, lux…
The story of Kuttanad is all about an agrarian community striking a chord of harmony with its distinctive geographical features. This rice bowl of Kerala, comprising part…
Kumarakom Village Life Tour conducted by Kerala Tourism commences at Kavanattinkara, a village blessed with the best of nature.
Coir industry is one of the major traditional industries in the State and second only to agriculture in terms of employment. Alappuzha and Kollam districts are the two m…
Uravu, located in Thrikkaipetta village in Wayanad district of Kerala, promotes social entrepreneurship based on value addition of local natural resources especially bamb…
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…
Kuttanad region in Kerala that has many interesting aspects emanating from its culture, evolution, agricultural practices and many more. With a major portion of the area…
The name Aymanam refers to the five forests (Vattakkadu, Thuruthikkadu, Vallyakadu, Moolakkadu, and Mekkadu) that once existed in the location of the village.
The Thanneermukkom bund is one of the favourite stop for tourists in Kuttanad, Alappuzha and Kerala.
Pathiramanal, a beautiful island located in the middle of Lake Vembanad. It can be accessible on a backwater cruise from Alappuzha to Kumarakom, Kerala, India.
Kumarakom situated in Lake Vembanand is noted for many species of freshwater fish here include the Karimeen (Pearl Spot), shrimp and prawns. The delicious dishes prepared…
Mangrove forests and the related fauna found in Kumarakom. Three major unquie species found are are Brugiera gymnorrhiza, Avicennia officinalis, and Hebiseus taeliatious.…
Major flora and fauna found in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.
Major birdlife found in Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma panchayat, Alappuzha, Kerala.
Major plants found in Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma panchayat, Alappuzha, Kerala.
Eco tourism in Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma panchayat, Alappuzha, Kerala.
Pathiramanal is only accessible in a boat. It can be accessible from Muhamma and Kumarakom.
An emerging offbeat destination in Thiruvananthapuram, Vellayani Lake is the only freshwater lake in the district and is ideal for boating and bird watching
Full of rustic charm and serenity, the Hariharapuram village near Varkala reveals all its treasures if you take a boat cruise
Accessible only by boat, Perumbalam island is a quaint, rustic village located in Alappuzha district
Kumbalangi is a backwater village situated in Ernakulam district. It is the first eco-tourism village in India.
Cotton clouds that play hide and seek with rolling hills. Languid waterways that stretch for miles. Waves that caress serene shores. Quiet brooks and gushing waterfalls.…
The new year is at hand. It’s time to discover new vistas and viewpoints. It’s time to step out into the endless green valleys, refreshing waterfalls, and mist-covere…
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…
With its crescent-shaped, palm-fringed beaches, golden sands and beautiful vistas, Kovalam is the favourite beach destination of any traveller. Earlier, in the 1970s, Kov…
One of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha, Alappuzha beach is famous for an ancient pier and a lighthouse. The Vijaya Beach Park on the beach is a picnic spot tha…
Far away from the madding crowd of Kochi, there lies Valanthakad Island, a fragile, virgin stretch of land which is often fondly called the 'Oxygen Parlour' of the distri…
Kurumbalakkotta is a small hamlet in Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala, which offers a panoramic view of hills in Wayanad.
The captivating water world of Kumarakom, famous for Kerala Tourism’s responsible tourism activities recently received biggest international recognition to date. Kerala…
Conducted by Kerala Tourism, the Bekal Village Tour starts in the early morning. En route you have to cross the bewitching Chandragiri River, which acts like charismatic…
Vechur cow, an indigenous cattle variety of Kerala, a rare breed of Bos indicus, is the smallest cattle breed in the world. It yields the maximum milk in the world for a…
Kumarakom is a small village, a part of Kuttanad, is situated in the banks of the Vembanad Lake in the district of Kottayam in Kerala, India.
Mythological and historical reference about Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma panchayat, Alappuzha, Kerala.
Other bird watching place located near Kumarakom is including Kaipuzha Muttu, Pathiramanal, Narakathara and Thollairam Kayal.
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…
Fishing in the backwaters of Kumarakom is another itinerary for VLE tour package.
A full-day tour package and like the Village Life Experience, it guarantees the participation of a large group of villagers and provides opportunity to interact with them…
The journey covers many a rural area from Kavanattinkara to Kaippuzhamuttu in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.
Visit to the Farmersââ¬â¢ house in Manchadikari. The tourists can observe at close quarters the traditional farming life in a Kerala village and get first-hand…
A gift unit where models of houseboats and country boats are made by a family in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.
Places visiting in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.
Aymanam, described in beautiful detail in Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things is one of the most popular tourist destination locate…
Kumarakom one of the famous tourist backwater hubs located in a cluster of islands on the eastern banks of Lake Vembanad in Kerala, India.
The Taj Group that converted the bungalow into the first modern tourist resort in Kumarakom - the Taj Garden Retreat is working in Bakersââ¬â¢ house.
Climatic conditions of Kumarakom backwaters in Kerala, India.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers in Kumarakom, Kerala, India. Lime-shell collection, fishing and construction are the other major occupations.
The Kumarakom name is a combination of the words ‘Kumara’ (Lord Subrahmanya) and ‘aham’ (home).
Historic details about Kumarakom one of the famous tourist backwater hubs located in Kerala, India.
Historic details about Kumarakom one of the famous tourist backwater hubs located in Kerala, India.
Those who have read Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things might remember the reference to ‘Kari Saipu’, the Englishman wh…
Those who have read Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things might remember the reference to ‘Kari Saipu’, the Englishman wh…
Kerala, particularly Kumarakom, owes much to the Bakers, who strived incessantly for the development of the land and the advancement of the people.
Kumarakom is part of Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala and is located in Kottayam. A two-hour journey from the Cochin International Airport or a half hour boat ride from…
The Taj Group that converted the bungalow into the first modern tourist resort in Kumarakom - the Taj Garden Retreat is working in Bakers’ house.
The Bakers immersed themselves in the culture and customs of their adopted home, Kerala.
Thomas Murikkan was one among the most illustrious followers of the Baker family.
Kumarakom bird sanctuary also known as Vembanad bird sanctuary is situated on the banks of River Kavanar in Kumarakom, Kerala, India
Birds found in Kumarakom bird sanctuary or Vembanad bird sanctuary is the permanent dwellers such as the water fowl, the cuckoo, the heron and the sky lark. Water bird…
Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a perfect choice for ornithologists.
Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a perfect choice for bird watching.
