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Kerala Houseboat Cruise is one of the highlights of your Kerala Holidays. The countryside when experienced on the cruises is an unforgettable experience. For the nature lovers cruises in Alleppey region of Kerala displays the fabulous flora and fauna. (more…)
Kerala is the hub of Ayurveda in India and is the pioneer in propagating and preserving authentic Ayurveda. Kerala Ayurveda is rampantly popular and many treatment procedures originated here. (more…)
Strict licensing and classification for house boat, spas, homestays and ayurvedic resorts in Kerala will be considered by Government as a part of policy action. This will further ensure quality services are offered to the visitors to Kerala. This decision has been taken since medical tourism has been booming in Kerala state.
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Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala and one of the most famous events celebrated by Malayalis all around the world. The ‘Onasadhya’ as it is rightly called, is a treat of flavour and sublime culture.
Onasadya is served on banana leaves and to be consumed with hands and avoid spoon and fork to enjoy the real taste of Kerala. Rice is the essential and major ingredient of Onam Sadya. (more…)
Kerala has won many accolades as a top rated tourism destination. To retain and promote Kerala’s position in the top slot, it is highly desirable that the Government takes up the promotion of specific destinations as Special Tourism Zones (STZ) in areas that have good tourism potential in and around the states’ tourism destinations. (more…)
Chitharal hillocks of Kanyakumari district – one among the hidden treasures of Kerala and must include in your Kerala travel who wants to cherish nature, peace and tranquility.
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C N Karunakaran, who was Chairman of Kerala Lalitakala Academy and also received Raja Ravi Varma Puraskaram – 2009 ‘ instituted by the Kerala State government. He is no stranger to those in the field of art or outside, as his very name speaks of excellence. His paintings are symbolic with distinct technique in acrylic. He had set up ‘Chitrakootam’, the first private art gallery of Kerala State. C. N Karunakaran is renowned for his highly stylised figures and intricately decorative patterns that weave across the pictorial surface. (more…)
B D Dethan is one of the well known artists in Kerala. He is also about re-creation, transforming existing visuals into unique pieces of art. Dethan is a wizard who in his drawings has captured and imprisoned the wildest of impulses and urges.
B D Dethan was born on November15, 1946 in Trivandrum. He obtained a diploma in painting from the government School of Arts. Dethan worked as instructor in Jawahar Balbhavan, Trivandrum from 1970-84. He was also served as artist in the State Town planning Department, Museum, Art Director in the State Institute of Encyclopedia Publications ( 1977-2001), has been a member of the Kerala Lalithakala Academy, Board of Studies( Fine Arts ), Kerala University, and conducted several one-man shows and group exhibitions in Trivandrum, Kochi, Banglore and New Delhi. Some of the places that his works are displayed are the National Museum of Modern Art Gallery, Delhi, Kendra Lalitha Kala Academy, Delhi, Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy, Thrissur and Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.
His paintings have been bought by private collectors from many parts of the world. The series `Kali ‘ was published in the format of a book with a preface by Dr. Ayyappa Panicker, and with opinions of eminent personalities such as Sugatha Kumari, M. T. Vasudevan Nair, Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Malayatoor Ramakrishnan among others.
Dethan doesn’t give a title to any of his paintings. He believes that a title is just a method to give the creation, an identity. An onlooker’s take on the picture should not be chained down by a title or a caption. Freedom of enjoyment and understanding the theme should rest with anyone who looks at an artist’s creation. This visual artist who doesn’t believe in following a particular school of methods or techniques.
Kumarakom gets a romantic charm during the monsoon season. Moderate to heavy thunder storms is experienced by Kumarakom during monsoon. It is most appealing to view Kumarakom during Monsoon. Nature is at it’s best. As the monsoon winds bring rain to the shores of Vembanad Lake, the Kumarakom is transformed into a rich fertile land. You can see rain coming from the other side of the lake, colour of the lake and the sky changes instantly. The streams, lagoons, brooks break their banks and provide nourishment to springs and shrubs that sprout from every available space. When nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala and you will realise it from the Kumarakom photos taken during monsoon. (more…)
Healthy environment for healthy people, the two are inseparable ideas in a state like Kerala. Food and lifestyle is not only the factors determining for staying healthy, we have to create an environment optimum healthy and safe. As Keralites, we have to strive hard for a ‘ Zero waste Kerala ‘. (more…)
On the edge of Vembanad Lake, vast expanse of water, amongst rolling green lawns and winding streams with coconuts palms waving in the breeze, lie Kumarakom Lake Resort, not far from Kottayam. Not only has this outstanding resort set the pace in redefining heritage luxury in harmony with its architecturally rich Kerala traditional element, but has defined all aspects of hospitality. (more…)
3 days Munnar Weekend Break package helps to explore romantic beauty of the picturesque Munnar, a popular getaway in Kerala retreat to unwind the mind, body & soul (more…)
3 Days Thrilling Kerala Wildlife Package – Experience the wildlife extravaganza and the voyage takes you to the exotic landscape and gives you an opportunity to experience a wide variety of flora and fauna. (more…)
10 Days Irresistible Kerala Leisure Package is a rewarding experience of Sun, sea, sand, fun and frolic. It helps to discover the Kerala at its length and breadth from Cochin to Trivandrum. (more…)
Kerala is gifted with abundant Brackish and Fresh water resources. Matsyafed is utilizing these Brackishwater to develop Fish Farms and the potential of aqua tourism in order to woo tourists. Matsyafed has taken aqua tourism initiative and has been set up Palaikari farm,Chembu near Vaikom, Kottayam. (more…)
The State Horticulture Mission-Kerala and the Mango Growers’ Association are jointly hosting a 10 day long National Mango Festival on the Kanakakkunnu grounds, Thiruvananthapuram from June 16 to 26, 2011. Different mouth watering mango varieties are being exhibited in the festival. Kerala Agriculture Minister K.P. Mohanan inaugurated the mango festival. (more…)
Munnar is one of the popular hill-resort towns in Kerala and most sought after tourist destination in South India. Munnar is known for its serene hills, pristine valleys, sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns and winding lanes has been rated as Asia’s second best tourist destination in the TripAdvisor’s 2010 Traveller’s Choice Destination award. It has been attracting adventure travellers, who are enamoured of the stunning topography, which is ideal for paragliding, trekking and rock climbing.
The unanimous acceptance of Taj is the identity it has created all through the years.
Taj has always been a jewel in the crown of Indian hospitality. Expanding its operations to far flung places across India comes naturally to them. Their high percentage guest satisfaction is what has been one of the Taj Groups major successes. (more…)
Kerala, a delicious cocktail of unforgettable things …. The pictures share those priceless memories of Kerala that makes us, all Mallus, nostalgic, gives rich insights into the Kerala. Some things cannot be forgotten. Here is small recap!!!!! (more…)
Vyttila Mobility Hub, Kerala will start function from June 1st, 2011 and is the long term solution for Kochi’s transporting problems. In the first phase, the KSRTC bus service will start from and end at Vytila with bus services carried out by Muvattupuzha and Vaikom. Besides these, buses like Vytila-Vytila circular low floor will also start their services from the hub. The first phase of the prestigious Vyttila Mobility Hub project was inaugurated on Saturday,Feb 26th,2011. Well-connected with all the city routes, the mobility hub will serve as a meeting point for all inter-city and intra-city buses. In the first phase, facilities will be provided for parking 65 buses along 260 metres space. (more…)
