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Kerala Tourism Newsletter
ISSUE: 386
| October 2025
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Arattu Mandapam
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| A historic stone pavilion at Shanghumugham Beach, Arattu Mandapam is closely tied to the rituals of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.... |
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Palkulamedu
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| Perched at 3,125 metres above sea level, Palkulamedu in Idukki is a serene hilltop destination offering sweeping views of Kochi, Alappuzha.... |
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Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple
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| Situated atop Vilwadri Hill in Thrissur district, Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and Lord Lakshmana.... |
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Pakida Kali
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| Pakida Kali, a village game with echoes of chess and dice, is an integral part of Onam festivities in Kerala. Played on a wooden board with 96 squares and heavy brass dice.... |
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Tourism News
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Champions Boat League 2025 has Commenced with Thrilling Early Victories
The fifth season of the Champions Boat League (CBL) began on September 19 at Kainakary in Alappuzha and will run until December 6, covering 14 venues across Kerala.
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Kerala Tourism to Host ‘Yaanam’ Travel Literary Festival at Varkala
Kerala Tourism announced in September that it would host Yaanam, the country’s first travel literary festival, at Varkala from October 17 to 19. The event will feature renowned writers, artists, filmmakers, and vloggers, celebrating the spirit of journeys through stories, discussions, and creative workshops
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Young Talents Worldwide Celebrated in Kerala Tourism’s Global Painting Contest
Mr. P. A. Mohamed Riyas, Minister for Tourism, Kerala, presented awards to the winners of Kerala Tourism’s International Online Painting Competition for Children, an initiative that attracted over 57,000 entries from across the globe and positioned Kerala as a creative hub for cultural exchange
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Munnar Named Among Asia’s Top Rural Escapes for 2025
Kerala’s hill station Munnar has been recognised by Agoda as one of Asia’s eight best rural destinations for 2025, highlighting its tea gardens, cool climate, and unhurried charm. The recognition is expected to give a global boost to Kerala’s sustainable tourism profile
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Varkala Cliffs Enter UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List
Varkala’s iconic red laterite cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites under the Natural Heritage category, marking a major milestone for Kerala.
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Onam Celebrations Highlight Kerala’s Unity and Hospitality
Mr. P. A. Mohamed Riyas, Minister for Tourism, Kerala, described Onam as the true story of Kerala’s unity, harmony, and hospitality as the week-long state celebrations concluded with a grand cultural procession and vibrant finale in Thiruvananthapuram
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Global Responsible Tourism Delegates Celebrate Onam in Kerala
A group of Responsible Tourism (RT) practitioners from 15 countries experienced Kerala’s Onam festivities as part of a week-long Cultural Exchange Programme organised by the State RT Mission Society. From village life experiences to vibrant art forms like Pulikali, the visit showcased Kerala’s hospitality, heritage, and internationally acclaimed RT model
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Tourism Minister Inaugurates Seethathode Kayaking Festival
Kerala Tourism launched the first Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Memorial Seethathode Kayaking Festival at Konni on September 2. With over 100 participants, including national and international kayakers, the event highlighted Kerala’s growing adventure tourism profile.
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