Kerala Tourism Newsletter

Welcome to the 300th issue of the Kerala Tourism e-newsletter!...

Experience the life, lifestyle, culture and age-old traditions of Kerala up close through the Village Life Experience packages of the Responsible Tourism Mission....

The calm and composed villages of Kumarakom await you with its stretches of lush green paddy fields and tranquil backwaters to make your trip to Kerala more mesmerising....

Get a chance to experience a unique intersection of heritage, tradition and modern ways of livelihood....

As the Malayalam month Kanni comes, the Sree Nagaraja Swami Temple of Vettikode puts on an ethereal charm as it celebrates its annual festival Vettikode Ayilyam....

Mark your calendars to witness the beautifully lit church soaked in prayers and spirituality from dawn to dusk for eight long days this September. St. Mary's Cathedral at Manarcad is ready to bestow you with its stupendous annual festival that showcases a spirited procession with vibrant umbrellas and golden crosses....

With much bliss and divinity, people flock to the Holy Cross Shrine at Mapranam in Thrissur to be a part of its annual celebrations that last for eight beautiful days. Each day has distinctive rituals and rites that range from the 'Thiritheliyikkel' (ritual) to a grand fireworks display....

A spectacular display which invites attention with its exceptionally decorated massive effigies of mythical characters and swans decked with organic materials such as flowers, lotus leaves and the stem of plantain rendering a phenomenal charm is the Padayani festival of Neelemperoor....

If you ever wished to merge in the Holy Spirit, to be one with the divine power, then take the road to the Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom. The church with its age old traditions and customs is sure to leave you with a peaceful and serene mind and soul. The annual feast is the best time to visit!...