Grand Kerala Shopping Festival (GKSF) 2011 was a huge success, judging from the overall boost to the trade sector. It has become a significant factor in Kerala’s economic growth and development in recent times. According to the tourism Minister, the huge success of Kerala’s own shopping festival has paved the way for the cumulative growth of the State. The total revenue, both direct and indirect, from tourism touched Rs. 19,037 crore last year compared to Rs. 17,348 crore in 2010 showing an increase of 9.74 per cent. (more…)
To tap the tourist potential, tourist visa on arrival at airports in India including Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi and Bengaluru will be introduced within the next one year. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial committee meeting held under principal secretary to the PM Pulok Chatterjee. (more…)
High-speed rail corridor in Kerala is becoming a reality. It could be termed as a major boost to Kerala’s endeavors to push infrastructure development, the Government of India has given the nod to its ambitious high speed rail corridor project linking the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram down south to Kasargode disctrict up north. (more…)
India’s first start up village, will be come up at Kinfra Park in Kalamassery near Kochi. It is India’s first public-private partnership (PPP) set up on a 15,000-square feet space. The startup village which is modeled on technology startup incubators in Silicon Valley will be launched in February this year and the first batch would be inducted in April. (more…)
Rail ticket bookings in India through mobile, a smarter way to book tickets, is an ambitious plan to expand its reach to the masses. It is a much needed move since a cell phone has become the most ubiquitous device of the 21st century. IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has just launched a new mobile website irctc.co.in/mobile. Now book your rail ticket -ANYWHERE ANYTIME through your Mobile Phones. (more…)
Ban on plastic bags in Kochi implemented by Kochi Corporation, has stated that the decision of ban on plastic carry bags of less than 40 microns from January 16, which is based on the judgement of the Apex Court. The corporation will impose fines if people do not support its plastic ban policy. (more…)
The international airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirates Airline is looking at additional flights from India. Currently, the airline operates from 10 locations in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kochi and Kozhikode. For increasing capacity and additional flights from India, the airline is in discussions with DGCA to operate from Bangalore and Delhi. (more…)
Giving a boost to the tourism industry in Kerala, attempts were made to bring chartered flights from Denmark, Portugal and Norway. In the light of global recession, there are no chartered flights from Europe to Kerala in 2012 as tourists were not able to spent for the chartered flights. (more…)
Tourism occupies a prominent place in India’s agenda as a crucial engine for income and employment. The new categories in national tourism awards were added to keep pace with changing trends in the tourism industry and to encourage and acknowledge efforts made for development and promotion of niche tourism segment. This year new category of awards will give away to Best Heritage Walk and Best Heritage City. (more…)
The Fort Kochi heritage zone has another feather in its cap. Fort Kochi tourism complex near bus stand will cater to the high demand from Kerala tourists.
Tourists will be able to see and learn Kathakali and other traditional art forms at air-conditioned ultra-modern folklore cultural theatre maintained by the Fort Kochi Heritage Conservation Society. Already, Fort Kochi is home to many arenas adjacent to hotels and other places, where different art forms are staged. Tourists take keen interest in all aspects of art forms, starting from the painstaking process of applying make-up on the artistes, to the storyline and different mudras. The theater will be rented out for cultural performances on fixed rent. (more…)
Grand Cochin Carnival 2012 at Fort Kochi celebrated pompously and concluded on new year with fireworks. Carnival on a scale big enough to tag Fort Kochi as a ‘Carnival City.’ Check out Cochin Carnival 2011 pictures of all the festive celebrations, illuminated Chinese fishing nets, floats and dancers.
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Art of living course for TechnoPark Employees will be held at IIITM-K Campus. New Year Special batch will start from Jan 2nd, 2012 and conclude on Jan, 8th 2012 (more…)
You can have a Taste of Kerala traditions and experience the culture at Greenix Village, Fort Kochi. Greenix village provides an ancestral Kerala village ambience and is open from 6 in the morning to 10 in the night. The main aim of the village is to attract foreign travelers to Kochi through providing artistic experience at residence. It gives you glimpses of the local Kerala culture and traditions. (more…)
Chellarkovil, Forest Department, Gavi, Grampi, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, Kumily, Kurisumala, Main trekking areas in Thekkady, Murikkady, natural wildlife sanctuaries, Ottakathalamedu, Pandikuzhi, Periyar Lake, Pullumedu, The new timing of the Thekkady boating, Vandiperiyar
Thekkady, is one of India’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. Periyar forest of Thekkady spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. This sanctuary is surrounded by an artificial lake and Thekkady boating is the main attraction here. (more…)
Durbar Hall Kochi renovation project inaugurated by Kerala Tourism Minister A.P. Anilkumar and the tourism department has allocated Rs. 1.40 crore for the project. The work is being jointly carried out by the district administration, District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) and the district Nirmithi Kendra. (more…)
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Another year is coming to an end. We all bid adieu to 2011 and beckon in 2012, the beginning to a new decade. High influx of tourist visits Kochi for Kerala tourism packages and to witness Cochin Carnival. All the best hotels are competing with one another to provide you the best music, food and entertainment. There are plenty to choose from, and here is a list of Best Places to Party New Year’s Eve in Kochi to help you: (more…)
In an endeavour to give a boost to tourism industry, Consulate General of Malaysia Shah Niaz Ahmad announced plans to set up Visa application office in Kochi. Opening Malaysia visa application office in Kochi will expedite the visa processing of its passengers from Kerala, considering the recent surge in the volume of travel between the two countries. However, the agents are facing problems since the nearest Malaysian visa processing centre is at Chennai. (more…)
Durbar Hall has been the place where Kochi hosts the finest exhibitions. Kochi Photojournalist Forum organises an exhibition ‘Portfolio 2012′ at Durbar Hall Art Gallery from December 29, 2011 to January 1, 2012. Photographs of 45 photographers from 25 newspapers across the state will be showcased for the 4 day event. This ninth photo exhibition displays some of the best pictures of news relevance. (more…)
As the joyous moment of New Year’s Eve approaches, the bustling atmosphere will no doubt attract urbanites to gather in celebration. Discover the culinary magic amid the tranquil surroundings at Las Vegas Festival at Le Meridian on New Year’s Eve. (more…)
2012 is knocking the doors and Kochi welcomes new year 2012. Party animals in Cochin are cheering, New Year’s Eve this year will be extra rocking. All hotels, eating joints, restaurants and pubs in the city will remain open on the night of Dec 31. (more…)
Chellanam Agri tourism project launched to tap the tourism potential of the village. A detailed Fort Cochin-Alappuzha Corridor Tourism (FACT) project has been prepared by the Chellanam Agri and Tourism Development Society and submitted to the authorities concerned.
Chellanam has 15.5 km of pristine beach stretch, backwaters and rural tourism. The project was conceived in the light of the realisation that Chellanam was not utilising the heavy tourist movement between Fort Kochi on its northern end and Alappuzha on the south, both most sought after tourism destinations in the State. (more…)
Oil paintings of Gayatri Gamuz will be displayed in an exhibition at Kashi Art Gallery, Fort Kochi. The exhibition named as ‘Bodies and Elements’ will open on December 28th, 2011 and conclude on January 30, 2012. (more…)
Choose your DJ, make your New Year night in Kochi with DJ Savyo. So which DJ are you going to search out? With City girding up for its pintfuls of fun, the city’s DJs are ready with their techno mixes to make the parties more happening. (more…)
As always a lot of people look forward to the end of the year to let loose. Parties are one of the foremost places where you can do that. Whip up some of your best dishes, get your friends to pitch in with some of theirs too and welcome the New Year over some good food and Wine if you are in the mood for it at New Years Eve dinner at Avenue Regent, M. G. Road, Kochi.
Have a succulent dinner accompanied by soft music at Avenue Regent. A band would also be performing at the restaurant.
A huge Gala Buffet with more than 10 non-vegetarian dishes along with 14-15 vegetarian delicacies will be served and you will have to pay 1500 plus extra tax (per person) for the dinner.
This is another good place for families to try out.
Rejoice is Renai’s New Year program, where celebrate the New Year accompanied by DJ’s, Live band’s, Professional Dancers, a huge Gala Buffet with more than 100 dishes to try out! New Year Eve celebrations – Rejoice 2012 at Renai will start at 8pm. (more…)
Benny Prasad live concert in Kochi will be conducted at Kerala Fine Arts Hall on December 30 and 31st. He is from Bangalore, a Solo Guitar Instrumentalist Setting the new world record for the Fastest Time to visit 245 countries and holds the world record for ‘Most Travelled Musician’. (more…)
Kerala Tourism is gearing up to organise the second edition of ‘Utsavam,’ the cultural festival centered on tourist spots in the State with the support of Kerala Folklore Akademi. Utsavam 2011-12 will be held which started from December 18th 2011 will conclude on February 26 th 2012. Utsavam festival focuses on providing a cultural fest of folk dances which are less popular and which are in the verge of extinction. In the Utsavam, one can witness the wide variety and richness of Kerala Folk art forms. (more…)
The Kerala Tourism road shows a hit in Australia, as Kerala Tourism plans a slew of initiatives to attract tourists from untapped markets across the globe, laying special thrust on emerging countries. A big delegation from Kerala Tourism held a business to business (B2B) meeting in Australia and Scandinavia showcasing the latest initiatives by the Kerala Government, to attract more visitors to the God’s Own Country. (more…)
To create awareness among youth that Tobacco is dangerous to Health, ‘ Tobacco Free Kerala Tourism ‘ campaign launched by Health Minister Adoor Prakash. With a view to take Kerala towards a healthier future Regional Cancer Centre here has taken the leadership to bring together like-minded organizations for a campaign called Tobacco Free Kerala. (more…)
Everybody would be thinking what is the connection between Mullapperiyar issue and tourism ? (more…)
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