The waterfalls, mist covered valleys, spice plantations and wildlife sanctuaries of Wayanad district in Kerala attract nearly half a million visitors every year. Now tour operators want to promote it as a hub for adventure tourism like rock climbing and rafting.
"This year we want to promote the theme 'Adventurous Wayanad' as the district has great potential for adventure tourism like rafting, mountaineering and rock climbing," says K. Raveendran, spokesperson for the Malabar Tourism Organisation (MTO), an initiative by tourism entrepreneurs in north Kerala.
Located 60 km east of Kozhikode at an altitude ranging between 700 metres and 2,100 metres above the sea level on the Western Ghats, Wayanad attracts mainly domestic tourists.
The number of foreign tourists is not available with the tourism department, which says it would be around three percent of the total number of tourists.
The MTO, he said, intends to organise rock and mountain climbing programmes in the district with the help of the General Thimmaiah National Academy of Adventure in Bangalore.
The focus would be on IT professionals in nearby Bangalore who could go there for a quick week-end getaway.
M.S. Dinesh, assistant tourism information officer of the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), said the tourism department has been occassionally organising rock climbing events in the district, mainly at the request of tour operators.
Raveendran said the rafting organised in the Kabini river in June-August this year was a great success. "The event was a joint venture of the MTO and the District Tourism Promotion Council. It was a hit among tourists," he said.
The organisers used rafts built locally with bamboos for the event.
"We are getting a good number of enquiries regarding adventure events. Almost all of these are coming from people outside Kerala," Looka Francis, a DTPC official, told IANS.
Francis said the rafts, about three metres long and 1.25 metres wide, were made by fastening rubber dinghies with bamboo rafts.
"The section of the Kabini river where we organised rafting was rocky and wooded. The bamboo raft took most of the impact and ensured protection to the dinghies. The rafting covered 6-12 km," he said.
DTPC secretary K.V. Biju said tourism in Wayanad faced constraints in organising trekking as most of the suitable spots were inside the forests.
"Sometimes it is difficult to get permission from the forest department for trekking," he said.
Forest department officials said they allow tourists inside the forest only at a few places like the wildlife sanctuaries of Tholpetty and Muthanga.
"Trekking is sparingly allowed and only in locations like Chembra peak (highest peak in Wayanad at 2,100 metres)," said Radhakrishna Lal, a forest assistant wildlife warden.
Though tour operators want to promote Wayanad in a big way to increase the number of visitors, they fear the global financial crisis may affect the business next year.
"So far there has been no request for cancellation of bookings. Next season we fear a fall in the number of tourists," said Raveendran.
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India Tourism
If you enjoy planning their holidays and vacations, then travel and tours in India can be great ideas to pass the time in the ambiance of fascination. India is one of the important countries in the world known for amazing tourism opportunities. It is an attractive tourist destination famous tourism in each corner of the world. There are several places of tourist in the country known for vacation of fascination and delightful opportunity of tourism. The capital of India is Delhi which is itself a major tourist destination and holiday in the world.
The trip to Delhi to offer tourists a wonderful opportunity to explore some of the cultural heritage of the country known as the strong red, Qutub Minar, the India gate, Jama Masjid, temple of the lotus, the Akshardham temple, temple of Birla, President House, the parliament house, tomb of Humayun, strong old man, etc.. Delhi is also a destination seridas the move to visit several fascinating destinations Course north India as Shimla, Manal, Corbett, Ranthambhore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kashmir, etc.
India is a county of contrasts by surprise. It is the land of diversity. It is a land of geographical and cultural documents. It is a land of many cultures and peoples. It is a land of many opportunities of tourism. Thus, the tours of India can be a delightful and unforgettable experience of life. The states like Rajasthan, from Delhi, from Goa, in the Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, etc.. are very popular with tourists and holidaymakers from all over the world. These states provide opportunities for tourists and tourism wonderful ambiance of fascination for holidays in India.
The actual state of Rajasthan is a popular destination for tours of India. The state is a global famous destination of tourism and holiday in the country. There are several options for desert tourism in the state. Cultural tourism, heritage tourism of the town's tourism, desert tourism, tourism of the monument, etc.. are the main tourism resources of Rajasthan. There are several magnificent monuments in the state. The strong, the palaces, temples, the Havel, the castles, etc.. are the main attractions of the monument of the state. There are also several hotels and palaces of historical heritage in the state. Staying in hotels and palaces of the historical heritage of the state can lure of the perfect holiday experience in India.
Kerala is one of the most beautiful states of tourists from India offering wonderful opportunity for tourism and the beach trip. Kerala is very popular among tourists from all over the world. The beautiful beaches, the exciting trips, churches intricate, the great temples, the green of the hill stations, the traditional villages, the resources Ayurvedic, centers of spa and tourist appeal of the scenic charm of Kerala to undertake tours. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Munnar, Ponmudi, Kochi, Trivandrum, etc.. are key places to visit in Kerala, India.
Goa is a state small but beautiful country. It is known for some excellent beaches in the world. It describes how fond the beach capital of India. It is a perfect destination for perfect holiday in India. Besides the beaches is also known for colonial homes, the original style of life, the beach parties, parties of the trance, the night life, churches, etc.. A well-developed tour of Goa package can does allow you to explore the charm of fascination of Goa, the land of sun, sand and surf.
The exceptional beauty of Kashima, Shimla, and Manal also deserve the attention of tourists. Kashmir is so beautiful that is often described as paradise on earth or in the Switzerland of India. The agar is home to the attraction of world heritage Taj Mahal - the star of India. Other popular destinations in the country are Bangalore, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Mysore, Khajuraho, Puri, Konark, Varanasi, etc.. If you want to enjoy too surprising charm of tourism and holiday in India, a well organized package tours of India can be your best friend. Well, to visit India and explore the sanctuary of tourism surprising.
The trip to Delhi to offer tourists a wonderful opportunity to explore some of the cultural heritage of the country known as the strong red, Qutub Minar, the India gate, Jama Masjid, temple of the lotus, the Akshardham temple, temple of Birla, President House, the parliament house, tomb of Humayun, strong old man, etc.. Delhi is also a destination seridas the move to visit several fascinating destinations Course north India as Shimla, Manal, Corbett, Ranthambhore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kashmir, etc.
India is a county of contrasts by surprise. It is the land of diversity. It is a land of geographical and cultural documents. It is a land of many cultures and peoples. It is a land of many opportunities of tourism. Thus, the tours of India can be a delightful and unforgettable experience of life. The states like Rajasthan, from Delhi, from Goa, in the Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, etc.. are very popular with tourists and holidaymakers from all over the world. These states provide opportunities for tourists and tourism wonderful ambiance of fascination for holidays in India.
The actual state of Rajasthan is a popular destination for tours of India. The state is a global famous destination of tourism and holiday in the country. There are several options for desert tourism in the state. Cultural tourism, heritage tourism of the town's tourism, desert tourism, tourism of the monument, etc.. are the main tourism resources of Rajasthan. There are several magnificent monuments in the state. The strong, the palaces, temples, the Havel, the castles, etc.. are the main attractions of the monument of the state. There are also several hotels and palaces of historical heritage in the state. Staying in hotels and palaces of the historical heritage of the state can lure of the perfect holiday experience in India.
Kerala is one of the most beautiful states of tourists from India offering wonderful opportunity for tourism and the beach trip. Kerala is very popular among tourists from all over the world. The beautiful beaches, the exciting trips, churches intricate, the great temples, the green of the hill stations, the traditional villages, the resources Ayurvedic, centers of spa and tourist appeal of the scenic charm of Kerala to undertake tours. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Munnar, Ponmudi, Kochi, Trivandrum, etc.. are key places to visit in Kerala, India.
Goa is a state small but beautiful country. It is known for some excellent beaches in the world. It describes how fond the beach capital of India. It is a perfect destination for perfect holiday in India. Besides the beaches is also known for colonial homes, the original style of life, the beach parties, parties of the trance, the night life, churches, etc.. A well-developed tour of Goa package can does allow you to explore the charm of fascination of Goa, the land of sun, sand and surf.
The exceptional beauty of Kashima, Shimla, and Manal also deserve the attention of tourists. Kashmir is so beautiful that is often described as paradise on earth or in the Switzerland of India. The agar is home to the attraction of world heritage Taj Mahal - the star of India. Other popular destinations in the country are Bangalore, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Mysore, Khajuraho, Puri, Konark, Varanasi, etc.. If you want to enjoy too surprising charm of tourism and holiday in India, a well organized package tours of India can be your best friend. Well, to visit India and explore the sanctuary of tourism surprising.
Rajasthan – A Destination of Unlimited Attractions
Rajasthan, the largest state of India, is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. It has globally identification for its several tourism assets. There are lots of tourism options in this state. The state is also known for its rich and diverse culture and geography. The state has several historical city dotted with magnificent forts and elegant palaces. Shekhawati region of the state are dotted with several stunning havelis having some of beautiful murals, miniature paintings, and frescos.
There are also several terrific temples rich in their architectures. Dilwara Jain Temples, Ranakpur Jain Temples, Pushkar Temples, Ajmer Sharif Dargarh, etc are some of religious spots of the state which are considered as must visit attractions of India Tours in India. Rightly the state is known as the land of monuments.
The state of Rajasthan is also known for its rich flora and fauna. There are several wildlife parks and sanctuaries in this state. Exploring wildlife parks and sanctuaries of the state provides a truly a delightful experience. The state is also known for its colorful fairs and festivals. The state is known to host of several delightful fairs and festivals. Pushkar Fairs & Festivals, Bikaner Camel Fairs, Nagaur Fair, Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Jaipur Elephant Festival, Udaipur Mewar Festival, Urs Festival Ajmer Sharif, Jodhpur Marwar Festival, Bhratpur Brij Mahautsava, etc are some of globally famous fairs and festivals of the state. Witnessing fairs and festivals of the state provides wonderful opportunity to get drenched into rich culture and tradition of the state. Tourists from all over the world witness fairs and festivals of the state quite in large number.
There are several tour and travel packages available for Rajasthan tours and travels. Some of popular tour packages are Golden Triangle Tours Package, Historical Tour Package, Cultural Tour Package, Rajasthan ToursPackage, Fairs & Festival Package, Forts & Palace Tour Package, Camel Safari Tour Package, City Tour Package, Desert Tour of India Package, etc. You can choose one of any tour package according to your desire and preferences and enjoy the charm of Rajasthan tourism.
Golden triangle is one of the most popular travel circuits of Rajasthan travel. One cannot think of complete tours and travel in this vibrant state without exploring golden triangle circuit. This is fascinating tour circuit covers three predominant and historical cities of northern India. They are Delhi (the Capital of India), Jaipur (the state capital of Rajasthan fondly known as the Pink City of India) and Agra (the Home of India’s star attraction – Taj Mahal). You should not forget to embark on golden triangle tours on your Rajasthan visit.
One of popular tour packages of the state is Rajasthan wildlife tours. This package tour provides you wonderful opportunity to explore famous wildlife parks and sanctuaries of state. Some of famous wildlife parks and sanctuaries are Ranthambhore National Park & Tiger Reserve, Sariska National Park & Tiger Reserve, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary & National Park), and many more. Exploring wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of the state provides thrilling and delightful experience. While you will explore these wildlife parks and sanctuaries you will have wonderful opportunity to superb view of nature and rare species of wild animals, birds including migratory birds, reptiles etc.
One of another most popular tour packages of the state are known as the Desert Tour of India. The state has globally famous vast Thar Desert. During this tour package you will have wonderful opportunity to explore the traditional villages of the state and view the rippling sand dunes. You will also have opportunity to enjoy camel safari during this package tour.
This is only a little information of Rajasthan India tours. In fact, you will experience real charm of Rajasthan tourism when you will explore the state. Well, Rajasthan tourism invite you.
There are also several terrific temples rich in their architectures. Dilwara Jain Temples, Ranakpur Jain Temples, Pushkar Temples, Ajmer Sharif Dargarh, etc are some of religious spots of the state which are considered as must visit attractions of India Tours in India. Rightly the state is known as the land of monuments.
The state of Rajasthan is also known for its rich flora and fauna. There are several wildlife parks and sanctuaries in this state. Exploring wildlife parks and sanctuaries of the state provides a truly a delightful experience. The state is also known for its colorful fairs and festivals. The state is known to host of several delightful fairs and festivals. Pushkar Fairs & Festivals, Bikaner Camel Fairs, Nagaur Fair, Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Jaipur Elephant Festival, Udaipur Mewar Festival, Urs Festival Ajmer Sharif, Jodhpur Marwar Festival, Bhratpur Brij Mahautsava, etc are some of globally famous fairs and festivals of the state. Witnessing fairs and festivals of the state provides wonderful opportunity to get drenched into rich culture and tradition of the state. Tourists from all over the world witness fairs and festivals of the state quite in large number.
There are several tour and travel packages available for Rajasthan tours and travels. Some of popular tour packages are Golden Triangle Tours Package, Historical Tour Package, Cultural Tour Package, Rajasthan ToursPackage, Fairs & Festival Package, Forts & Palace Tour Package, Camel Safari Tour Package, City Tour Package, Desert Tour of India Package, etc. You can choose one of any tour package according to your desire and preferences and enjoy the charm of Rajasthan tourism.
Golden triangle is one of the most popular travel circuits of Rajasthan travel. One cannot think of complete tours and travel in this vibrant state without exploring golden triangle circuit. This is fascinating tour circuit covers three predominant and historical cities of northern India. They are Delhi (the Capital of India), Jaipur (the state capital of Rajasthan fondly known as the Pink City of India) and Agra (the Home of India’s star attraction – Taj Mahal). You should not forget to embark on golden triangle tours on your Rajasthan visit.
One of popular tour packages of the state is Rajasthan wildlife tours. This package tour provides you wonderful opportunity to explore famous wildlife parks and sanctuaries of state. Some of famous wildlife parks and sanctuaries are Ranthambhore National Park & Tiger Reserve, Sariska National Park & Tiger Reserve, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary & National Park), and many more. Exploring wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of the state provides thrilling and delightful experience. While you will explore these wildlife parks and sanctuaries you will have wonderful opportunity to superb view of nature and rare species of wild animals, birds including migratory birds, reptiles etc.
One of another most popular tour packages of the state are known as the Desert Tour of India. The state has globally famous vast Thar Desert. During this tour package you will have wonderful opportunity to explore the traditional villages of the state and view the rippling sand dunes. You will also have opportunity to enjoy camel safari during this package tour.
This is only a little information of Rajasthan India tours. In fact, you will experience real charm of Rajasthan tourism when you will explore the state. Well, Rajasthan tourism invite you.
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