Kerala tourism
Kerala’s heli-tourism project to transform tourism landscape
January 19, 2024
In a move to elevate its tourism sector, Kerala has announced the launch of ‘Sky Escapes,’ a pioneering heli-tourism project to connect the state’s top destinations. With this, Kerala will become the first state in India to implement a comprehensive heli-tourism...
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Chembra Mala: Hidden jewel of Wayanad in Kerala
August 5, 2022
Standing at 2100 m above the sea level, Chembra is the highest peak in the Wayanad Hill Range and is a wonderland for tourists who can explore the mountain, the area’s rich foliage and the renowned heart-shaped lake here. In addition to providing a comprehensive view over t...
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Best lakes in India for birding enthusiasts
July 14, 2021
Lakes, in particular, are a paradise for birding enthusiasts as they provide the perfect ecosystem for millions of migratory birds each year. Although there are several national parks across India where birds of different species can be viewed, these five lakes are ideal playgrou...
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Unemployment pushes Malayalee exodus to return to Gulf
March 9, 2021
Gijo Panchachikkal, 51, worked in Bahrain as a manager in a private automobile firm for over 10 years. However, in November 2020, Panchachikkal was forced to go back to Kerala as he lost his job due to the pandemic. Since then, he has been trying to run a business in Kerala by as...
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A problematic homecoming: Malayalee exodus from the Gulf
January 21, 2021
Around 870,000 expats from Kerala came back to their homeland in 2020, according to data published by the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) department, with 567,000 citing job loss as the reason for their unwitting homecoming. A large majority of the jobs lost were blamed on...
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Varkala: A tranquil, coastal corner in Kerala
January 7, 2021
Varkala is little less than a paradise for those in quest of peace in the lap of nature. This quaint hamlet, located in the southern part of Kerala, has a stillness and quietness that is rarely found in tourist destinations.
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Top five monsoon destinations in India
August 21, 2020
Monsoon is at its peak across the country. Travel destinations in India are gearing up to welcome tourists with adequate safety and comfort. With travel restrictions being eased and tourism activity resuming in various states, the rains are waiting to drench tourists in fun and w...
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India shows a strong presence at WTM London 2018
November 15, 2018
While a multitude of travel and tourism professionals attended WTM 2018 event and discussed about the latest trends, campaigns and issues of negative tourism, the Indian Pavilion offered niche tourism products like adventure, yoga and Ayurveda with its new Incredible India 2.0 ca...
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Ayurbodha launched at WTM London
November 15, 2017
Kerala Tourism aims to tap state’s Ayurvedic culture to boost tourism
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5 best Indian tourism ads with a story
November 2, 2017
From showing rivers, mountains, monuments, forests and an occasional presence of a celebrity, tourism ads have now transcended to engage viewers with a story - the new destination ads aim to convert a dream into a reality.
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Kerala Tourism rolls out The Great Backwater Experience zone at Delhi airport
November 29, 2016
Kerala Tourism has rolled out ‘The Great Backwater Experience’ zone at a special interactive stall set up in the departure terminal at Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi. The initiative allows passengers to savour the iconic Kerala experience while waiting to ca...
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Kerala aims at tourism without disruption, says CM Vijayan
September 28, 2016
Despite apprehensions regarding an unavoidable hartal (strike) on Wednesday called by the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Thiruvananthapuram, a city in Kerala, the Chief Minister of the south Indian state, Pinarayi Vijayan promises to ensure minimal disruption to tourism activit...
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