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 »
Kochi gets the first tourist police station in India
Posted in Fort Cochin, Tourism News, tagged FortKochi, Kerala, Mattancherry, synagogue, Tourism on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In a bid to make Kerala a safe destination for foreign and local tourists, an exclusive tourist police station has been set up in the heritage zone of Mattancherry. The first of its kind in the country, this will make Kerala more tourist friendly and safe.
Mattanchery, home to the Jewish synagogue and various historic edifices [...]
Satan worship at God’s own country!
Posted in Tourism News, tagged Kerala, Kochi, ritual, satan worship, Tourism on March 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Though it might sound paradoxical the truth is that God’s own country is inhabited by devil’s own people who does not seem to care for any human values or ethics. To make a few quick bucks or to satisfy their vices, people stoop to any level these days.
Just go through the recent newspaper reports 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 [...]
Big B’s take on the airconditioned ‘Mundu’ after he visits Kerala
Posted in Culture, Tourism News, tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Big B, Kerala, Kochi, Mundu, Resul Pookutty on February 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Amitabh Bachchan was in Kochi to inaugurate Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty’s foundation to help the poor. The Big B not only made a donation but also seemed to have enjoyed himself in Kerala. He seemed to have taken a fancy to the Kerala attire ‘mundu’ and has waxed lyrical on his blog. Here’s the bit about [...]
Two Cruise ships in Kochi
Posted in Fort Cochin, Kerala Destinations, Tourism News, Travel, tagged kerala tourism, Kochi, Le Ponant, Luxury Liners, Queen Mary 2 on February 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
For me and my friend, going to the Subhash Chandra Bose Park in Kochi in the evenings and spending time there, chatting about, sharing thoughts, woes and joys and at the same time enjoying the cool backwater breeze is almost a regular thing. But there had been a break of about a month or so, [...]
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 [...]
MV Aquamarine cruises to go in for a temporary break
Posted in Tourism News, Travel, tagged Louis sea crusies, Luxury cruise-liner, MV Aquamarine, Stopped on January 14, 2010 | 5 Comments »
It was six weeks ago that Louis Sea Cruises began operations, taking tourists on enchanting trips to Maldives and Colombo. The cruise programmes, which began with much fanfare, was like a whiff of fresh air as far as Kerala tourism was concerned. The news created quite a buzz everywhere and the response was overwhelming. An [...]
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 [...]
