Kerala Tourism studying feasibility of sea plane service considering the state’s backwaters, rivers and coasts. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, the Tourism Minister had this to say…
Considering the distinctive environment condition of state’s backwaters and inland-waterways, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) has been asked to conduct the study on the possibility of ’sea plane services.
However, the government has no plans [...]
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Kerala Tourism News- Sea Planes, Big B and more!
Posted in Backwaters, Tourism News, tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Big B, Brand Ambassador, kerala tourism, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Sea plane servce on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Shop at the floating mall at Kuttanad!
Posted in Backwaters, Village Life, tagged Alappuzha, consumerfed, Floating mall, Kerala, Kuttanad on March 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After the floating cafes and restaurants, a mall that floats is the latest addition to the speckled life along the backwaters. A huge hit among the tourists and a handy shop at their doorsteps for the local community where they can replenish their daily ration, this shopping mall run by the state government agency of [...]
Economic slowdown brings Backwater cruise industry on the top list for Tourists
Posted in Backwaters, Entertainment, Tourism News, tagged backwater cruise, Kerala, Kerala's houseboats, tourists on February 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Many of India’s not-to-miss tourist experiences like a stay at the Lake Palace or a ride on the Palace on Wheels are often noted as something which does not fit the budget of the middle-class. However, the economic slowdown has brought about a great change to the wishes and taste of the ordinary people to [...]
Alappuzha-Kollam boat service re-launched
Posted in Backwaters, Kerala Destinations, Tourism News, Travel, tagged Alappuzha, backwater tourism, Kollam, Luxury boat service on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Alappuzha-Kollam boat service, which used to attract tourists in large numbers and which was stopped in 1996, has now been re-launched, after a long gap of 14 years.
The Alappuzha-Kollam luxury boat service of the State Water Transport Department (SWTD) has been re-launched yesterday, February 9th, with the State Coir and Cooperation Minister G. Sudhakaran [...]
Rajdhani Express painted with Kerala Scenery
Posted in Backwaters, Kerala Destinations, Tourism News, tagged Chalo Kerala, Go Kerala, Kerala Backwaters, kerala tourism, Rajdhani Express on January 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Kerala tourism is going all out, making a bold statement and wooing tourists from all over India to Kerala by getting the Rajdhani train painted in Kerala colours. With the tag “Go Kerala” or “Chalo Kerala“ beckoning tourists into the lush green state.
It’s not just one or two coaches, but the entire train, all 17 coaches of [...]
Count your stars if you are on Cochin road!
Posted in Backwaters, Politics in Kerala, Travel, tagged Cochin, Karma kerala, kerala accidents, Kerala roads on January 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Cochin, the financial capital city of Kerala represents largely with narrow roads with hundreds of cars and no parking lots. With millions of vehicles of all sizes on the road, the need for wider roads is just a dream (keep dreaming).
Secondly the roads in Kochi are not safe. No there are no robberies or dacoits [...]
How to do India in 17 days and take home an award
Posted in Backwaters, Festivals, Tourism News, tagged Kerala iTravel Video Festival, kerala tourism, miguel quental, Slices of Kerala Life on December 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
That’s precisely what Miguel Quental, a young Portuguese backpacker did, last November, according to a report in the New Indian Express (dt Dec 9, 2009).
What makes his effort unique is that despite the travel advisories issued by the West post the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, Miguel was among the few intrepid travellers who decided to [...]
Kerala featured in the top ten winter holiday destinations.
Posted in Backwaters, Fort Cochin, Kerala Destinations, Tourism News, tagged Fort Kochi, gavi, hill stations, Kovalam, munnar, wild life tours, winterholidays Kerala on December 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As the nippy winter season in Europe is at its peak, tourists are looking for tropical and balmy destinations to enjoy a well deserved sun tan and to escape the gloom of the gray weather back home. Irish times.com has included Kerala along with the Caribbeans, Hawaii, Canary Islands, Egypt, Tunisia, Dubai, Thailand, Morocco [...]
Sometimes the Backwaters is just beautiful
Posted in Backwaters, tagged Kerala Backwaters on November 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Kerala villages: Abode to moral values
Posted in Backwaters, Culture, Kerala Destinations, tagged Karma kerala, Kerala, Kerala travel, Kerala Village on November 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
In this materialistic era where artificiality and selfishness has over powered our moral values and customs, there are instances which highlight how people still believe and practice such morality in real life. A recent experience of mine made me think morality and humanity has been washed off in our so called modern society.
Well, Kerala has [...]
