Backwater Tourism
A 30-seat solar-powered passenger boat has completed trial runs in Kumarakom, offering an eco-friendly and affordable backwater travel option across the Vembanad region.
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Tourism Development
A robotic boat-based project to remove and process aquatic weeds from Vembanad Lake will launch in Kumarakom on September 10, 2026, boosting backwater navigation and tourism.
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Tourism
Kerala Tourism outlines expansion plans featuring waterways, cruise tourism under Mission Samudra, aviation infrastructure, and new experiential tourism projects.
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Kerala Tourism gives a fresh push to the Muziris Heritage Project, expanding water tourism, heritage conservation, and experiential cultural circuits.
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Tourism
Kerala Tourism will grant industry status to the tourism sector by October 2026, boosting investment, simplifying homestay approvals, and expanding new regional destinations.
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Local News
Melukara and Kottathoor-Kaithakkodi Palliyodams win their respective batch titles at the 132nd Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali 2026 on the Pamba River.
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Local News
Kumarakom Boat Club’s Muthuthayikkan wins the 123rd Sree Narayana Jayanthi Ever-Rolling Trophy at Kottathodu, beating Thuruthithara in a thrilling finish.
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Tourism
Kerala Tourism focuses on experiential travel and water-based experiences, highlighting traditional culture, backwater activities, and local community interaction in Kumarakom.
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Tourism
Kerala Tourism launches the 'Be a Malayali for a Day' initiative to promote immersive cultural experiences and community-based tourism across Kerala.
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Tourism
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary at Kavanattinkara is undergoing a major ₹13.5 crore transformation under the Central Tourism Ministry’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 programme, with completion expected next month.
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Local News
75-year-old Shantamma serves hot tea and Kerala snacks from her floating boat stall on Kumarakom's backwaters, offering tourists a unique local experience.
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Tourism
Kumarakom will welcome international travel professionals in September during the Indo-Arab Connect 2026 Kerala tour.
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