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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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.
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.…
An emerging offbeat destination in Thiruvananthapuram, Vellayani Lake is the only freshwater lake in the district and is ideal for boating and bird watching
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers in Kumarakom, Kerala, India. Lime-shell collection, fishing and construction are the other major occupations.
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…
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…
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…
