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Air India begins new flights to Mumbai from Thiruvananthapuram

Feb 19, 2023, at 06:33 pm

Thiruvananthapuram: Air India began a new flight service to Mumbai from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

Indigo to begin Trivandrum-Pune flights Oct. 1

Sep 24, 2022, at 10:02 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Indigo Airlines will start a new service from Thiruvananthapuram to Pune, commencing Oct. 1.

Everything You Need to Know About Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race

Aug 30, 2022, at 09:51 pm

The pristine backwaters of Kerala in Alleppey are known for their serenity and tranquillity, which attracts many tourists throughout the year. But, once a year, the same backwaters turn into a war ground as it hosts the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race. It is one of Kerala's most prestigious and premier snake boat races.

UK-based Keralite builds plane in lockdown, takes family to France & Germany

Jul 29, 2022, at 10:49 pm

London: Ashok Thamarakshan, a mechanical engineer hailing from Kerala, built a four-seater airplane during the covid-induced lockdown to travel the world with his family.

Kerala sees spurt in domestic tourism numbers, holds pan-India campaign to showcase the state's attractions

Feb 02, 2020, at 01:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kerala Tourism, which saw a 16 per cent rise in domestic tourist numbers in the first three quarters of 2019 is holding a pan India campaign.

Kerala Tourism department to train guides jointly with KITTS

Feb 25, 2019, at 06:44 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25 (UNI) Kerala Tourism Department has launched a programme to create a pool of trained tourist guides with a firm understanding of the job and excellent proficiency in languages, in association with the state-run Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) here.

Kerala optimistic with tourist arrival from Australia

Sep 16, 2018, at 02:51 pm

Kochi, Sep 16 (IBNS/NITN): A chartered flight from Australia, the first this season, landed at the airport here on Saturday, reports said. Forty-six tourists came on the flight.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Travel Hotspots in India

Sep 11, 2018, at 12:56 am

India is a place of great beauty. If you were to list every beautiful spot in the country it would take you many years of writing to do the subject justice.

Once in a blue bloom

Jul 18, 2018, at 03:52 pm

Kerala’s famed Neelakurinji is set for rare mass bloom. Mongabay-India writers Ajith Lawrence and Haritha John report

7 Best Places to Visit in Kerala

Jul 06, 2018, at 05:34 pm

The ecstatic beauty of Kerala is highly admired by every traveller and that’s why every year from various places in the world a chunk of tourists used to come and explore this place. Kerala is a state which is blessed with everything like from mountains to backwaters to the sanctuary to beaches, truly, this place has everything. Let’s take a look at 7 best places to visit in Kerala.

Tips to keep in mind while travelling to Kerala

Jun 14, 2018, at 01:01 pm

Kerala is often preferred by tourists when it comes to spending an ideal holiday and there are plenty of reasons. The epithet “God’s own country” itself is enough to refer the natural beauty that Kerala owns. Beautiful landscapes, mountains, river views, beaches, and everything that is the blessing by Mother Nature can be seen in the best avatar in Kerala. For tourist planning to visit Kerala, it will be hard to cover all parts of the state in just one trip. One must always look for travel packages or it is best to look for Kerala tourism as they keep on updating about the best packages.

It's service over money for Kerala hospitality service provider Sajan

Mar 14, 2018, at 10:54 am

The world has changed a considerable lot in the past few decades. Life has become fast-paced and there's hardly time for people to stop and think about themselves, let alone others. Above everything, money has taken centre-stage and well, everyone is involved in a rat race to have their pockets full, at the end of day.

Discovering Kochi

Sep 20, 2017, at 06:16 am

The port of Kochi has for centuries been a crucial juncture of trade and cultural exchange. Located on Kerala’s Arabian Sea coast, this city is a modern hub of business with a multi-layered history with influences from across the world. Driving around in Kochi and discovering its city landmarks and outskirts is a pleasure-filled activity.

Etihad Airways expands capacity to Kerala

May 04, 2017, at 05:10 am

Thiruvananthapuram, May 3 (IBNS): Etihad Airways is celebrating 10 years of flying to the southern Indian state of Kerala with the introduction of additional flights to the popular destination.

Thrissur in Kerala gets ready for its Pooram, strict regulations on fireworks being enforced

Apr 29, 2017, at 07:16 pm

Kochi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Thrissur in Kerala is preparing hard for the famous Pooram festival, associated with the Vadakkunnathan Temple, which will be held on May 5 this year.

Kerala invitees tourists to experience 'God's Own Country'

Jan 21, 2016, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Kerala popularly known as 'God's Own Country' is the perfect holiday destination of India; from picturesque landscapes, exciting getaways to rich culture and heritage the state has a lot to showcase.