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Kerala now has one more drive-in Beach to treat the driving enthusiasts with an unforgettable experience! Once the capital of the formidable Zamorin dynasty of Malabar,  Kozhikode   (Calicut)  has a wealth of vibrant culture and rich historical legacy. It served as the major trading point of Cotton and Indian spices with Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians and Chinese and is nicknamed as the “ City of Spices “. The idyllic setting of the mighty Arabian Sea on the west and the magnetizing peaks of  Wayanad  hills on the east adds to the enticing beauty of  Kozhikode . It is a melting pot of pristine beaches, age-old temples, historic monuments, verdant jungles, beautiful bird sanctuary, and lush green countryside making it a much sought-after  tourist destination in Kerala . Adding a golden feather in the cap of  Beach   Tourism in Kerala , the Thikkodi Beach in Kozhikode district has attained the status of a drive-in Beach. After  Muzhappil...

The grand visual display of culture and sport, that’s the speciality of Kerala’s legendary  Snake Boat Races . They are an inevitable part of the  Onam festival  of Kerala and are held annually on its  pristine backwaters . The  President’s Trophy Boat Race  is a popular boat race held on the  Ashtamudi lake  in  Kollam  city on 1st November every year. The day marks the birth of the Indian state of  Kerala , which is also known as  Kerala Piravi . Now, as a part of restyling the  traditional snake boat races  into a world-class sporting event, thereby protecting and promoting the tradition of the land as well as showcasing its  spellbinding backwaters  to the world,  Kerala Tourism  presents the  Champions Boat League (CBL) . It is noted for being the country’s first-ever boat racing modeled on the Indian Premier League (IPL) format. To make a ravishing and lifelong mem...

The blissful state of  Kerala  has a greater wealth of cultural traditions than any other part of the country. And the state celebrates its vibrant  culture  and traditions through an array of fairs and festivals. Kerala’s rich and dynamic festivals are immensely popular at the same time appealing to tourists all across the world. The traditional  festivals of Kerala  bring forward ancient myths that speak of gods, goddesses, saints, heroes and demons who once walked through this incredible land.  One of the most special and extraordinary festivals one can witness in Kerala is none other than  Theyyam , the religious and ritualistic dance-drama originated in  Malabar , the northern belt of Kerala. Theyyam season has already begun in  North Kerala  to feast your ears with the hypnotic chants and rhythmic drumbeats as well as your eyes with the colourful pageantry and vigorous dance moves. The pomp and rigor of Theyyam continue ...