When Skill Meets Patience
To know the spirit of Kerala, turn to the livelihood practices of the people in this land that collectively forms the backbone of this state. Fishing, more than just a livelihood, has grabbed the attention of tourists seeking to learn the nuances of the practice.
There is no one way to fish here. There’s angling, fishing using bow and arrow, fishing with nets, fishing with bamboo traps and the peculiar practice of Vellavali. Learn it from the masters!
Contact
Department of Tourism
Government of Kerala
Park View, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala, India - 695 033
Email: rt@keralatourism.org
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Welcome to the official website of Responsible Tourism Mission, Kerala
Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission is all about “making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit.” RT Mission is the nodal agency formed by the Government of Kerala to spread and implement the ideologies and initiatives of Responsible Tourism all over the State.
Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco da Gama Square, Cheenavala, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Chinese fishing nets colloquially known as Cheena vala is common sight in the backwaters of Kerala especially around Fort Kochi. Vasco da Gama Square, the narrow walkway that runs along the Fort Kochi beach.
