by Salim M Das | Sep 25, 2025 | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News
The vibrant town of Kottayam is abuzz with anticipation as preparations are finalized for one of Kerala’s most iconic events: the 124th Thazhathangadi Boat Race (Kottayam Boat Race) and the Champions Boat League (CBL). Set to take place on September 27, 2025,...
by Salim M Das | Sep 24, 2025 | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News
What is World Tourism Day? World Tourism Day is celebrated globally every year on 27 September. The date marks the adoption of the Statutes of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1970, a milestone that paved the way for coordinated global efforts...
by Salim M Das | Sep 23, 2025 | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News
The International Tourism Week celebration has commenced in Kottayam, organized jointly by the Yuva Tourism Club operating at the Kumarakom Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School (GVHSS), the District Tourism Department, the Responsible Tourism District Mission, and...
by Salim M Das | Sep 21, 2025 | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News
Kerala, the land of lush landscapes, tranquil backwaters, and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique and understated way to celebrate some of India’s most revered festivals. While Durga Puja, Navratri, and Vijayadashami are grand spectacles in other parts of...
by Salim M Das | Sep 20, 2025 | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News
Kerala’s backwaters come alive each monsoon with vast fields of water lilies turning paddy lands into seas of pink and white. In Kumarakom and Kottayam District, this seasonal wonder draws travelers for its quiet beauty and eco-friendly adventures. From the...
by Salim M Das | Sep 4, 2025 | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News
Dear Friends, As the fragrance of flowers fills the air and the gentle ripples of Vembanad Lake shimmer in the Onam sun, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy. Onam is not just a festival—it is a reminder of Kerala’s timeless spirit of harmony, togetherness, and...