Kerala is an established destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. A webometric analysis of medical tourism websites in kerala. Kerala government s scheme for approvalclassification of. Kerala is a land of rich cultural heritage, and its sophisticated dance forms and martial arts have evolved over the centuries. Read on to learn more about onam and where to join in the fun.
Earlier, traders from far flung lands reached kerala in search of the spices. Representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It is a study of the evolution of kerala culture in the general background of indian culture. Kerala tourism hosts a week of special events during onam.
To study the cultural speciality of kerala there are many components to go through. The word medical tourism was coined when people started looking outside west for cheaper medical treatment with international quality. Providing a national integrity is the kerala heritage. When youre done, you can download your kerala travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. According to kerala tourism department, the culture, heritage and customs of. The cultural variety of kerala was created by its unique geographic positioning between the arabian sea and the western ghats rich in rain forests, its ancient trade relations with foreign lands, entry of.
However tamil nadu hold the second position in attracting foreign tourists. Kerala tourist map kerala tourism map free download pdf. Ppt on cultural and natural tourist centers in kerala. The kathakali dancer relies on exaggerated eye movements, a ferociously painted face and stylised dancing to convey the spectacle of good versus evil. Kerala culture cochin university of science and technology.
Onam is a time for sports and festivities and in kerala where onethird of the area is low lying, covered with canals, lakes, and backwatersthe people take to their boats and country crafts to celebrate. Arrival at calicut calicut kozhikode was once a prominent trade and commerce center and the most important city of malabar region. The situation of the cultural heritage has deteriorated during recent years as a result. A study of the imperatives and impediments with focus on ecotourism, the tourism sector in kerala state in india is analysed in. Kerala, vallathol, which is one of the important places of cultural tourism. The visitors can enjoy the following art performances in kerala. The role and importance of cultural tourism in modern touri sm industry 203 according to hofstede 1997 the core of a culture is formed by the values figure 1. Kerala culture kerala, the land of panoramic costal beauty having a unique continuous tradition of assimilated cultural trends which developed through centuries of contact with the outer world. In the cultural history of india one can strongly say that the haridasa devotional movement has brought a great change. The tourism policy documents of the ministry of tourism and culture, government of. This audio file was created from a revision of the article tourism in kerala dated. Culture of kerala kerala culture culture and crafts in.
The book titled kerala tourism statistics 2017, prepared by the research and statistics division of the department of tourism, covers data pertaining to international and domestic tourist inflow, the key markets, trends in tourist arrival and earnings from tourism. This culture and heritage of kerala is reflected in its various art forms, martial arts, dresses, the people and cuisine. Pdf worldwide governments have recognized tourism as a sector with immense. Kerala culture is a complete whole made up of a blending of various religions, communities, regional cultures and language variations. Employment generated by tourism in india tourism industry provides employment to about 2 corers of people in india. From time immemorial, our sages and saints have been moving to mountains, meadows and streams and. Cultural history of kerala vol 1 rajan gurukkal, m. Being one of the most ancient civilizations of the world, india has been in. Much of kerala s culture is showcased during these special events in trivandrum. Medical tourism is any kind of travel to make a person or a member of his family healthier raj,2006. For sustainable promotion and development of tourism in the state, the tourism department has undertaken certain initiatives to develop and promote ecotourism, village tourism, heritage tourism, cultural tourism, adventuresports tourism and pilgrim tourism with infrastructure facilities in and around the tourist spots in ecofriendly lines. Cultural tourism means the movement of people to cultural attractions away from their normal place of residence with the intention of gathering cultural information.
The cultural variety of kerala was created by its unique geographic positioning between the arabian sea and the western ghats rich in rain forests, its ancient trade relations with foreign lands, entry of immigrant. It is the greatest ayurveda hub in the world, where the healing system. Tata economic consultancy services bangalore kerala tourism executive summary e 9 kerala has stricter entry regulations and dress codes for hindu temples compared to other states in india. We then discuss the field of tourism research, the roles that people assume. Keralas high gdp and productivity figures with higher development figures is often dubbed the kerala phenomenon or the kerala model of development by economists, political scientists, and sociologists. The culturally thriving society evolved its own classical dancedrama form called kathakali. Besides the physical beauty, kerala has a rich cultural heritage, which fascinates the tourists a lot. Read more about the top attractions during onam, including where and when to see them. The culture change by spiritual influences also includes art and philosophy which was more concentrated in the state of karnataka. Alleppey culture, culture of alleppey kerala tourism.
An e catalogue of kerala tourism videos in the format of an ebook. Studying new age tourism potential in kerala tourism essay. It then nearly took six centuries to give the culture a proper shape by several saints and mystics. This paper outlines the discussion surrounding the definition of cultural tourism and also asks the question whether the term cultural tourism is still appropriate to cover the wide variety of activities that now tend to be included under this broad umbrella. Other popular attractions in the state include the beaches at kovalam, varkala, kollam and kappad. Documents to be submitted along with the application. The main usp of kerala is its performing arts like kathakali, mohiniyattam and martial art of kalaripayattu. Tourism is a huge business both in the united states and the world over. Cultural history of kerala vol 1, from the earliest to the spread of wet rice book 1 hardcover. With the kerala trip guide, you can get more details about the fairs and festivals of the state. The role and importance of cultural tourism in modern. Tata economic consultancy services bangalore 5 contents contd part five. Cultural heritage of kerala by a sreedhara menon depicts a broad picture of the life and culture of the people of kerala. In a research article by manoj p k 2010 19, tourism in kerala.
It protected the state from political invasions that hit south india till the. Nowadays this culture is being influenced by the neighbouring states as well. Onam is a time for sports and festivities and in keralawhere onethird of the area is low lying, covered with canals, lakes, and backwatersthe people take to their boats and country crafts to celebrate colorful aquatic festivals are organized along the sacred river pampa. Delivering the social and economic benefits of heritage tourism bruce leaver bruce has had a long career in conservation management and nature based tourism in three states and the commonwealth. Culture of kerala kerala culture culture and crafts in kerala. An ancient ritualistic form of worship, the folk art theyyam is a blend of dance, music and fervent devotion. It also considers why cultural tourism has grown in recent. Kerala tourist map with destinations and distance marked.
This is a chart of trend of gross state domestic product of kerala at market prices estimated by ministry of statistics and programme implementation with figures in millions of indian rupees. Music tourism, which could be described as part of cultural tourism is becoming more prominent and brochures frequently list out the musical attractions of the places they seek to advertise. Onam is a traditional tenday harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the mythical king mahabali. Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the thatheras of jandiala guru, punjab, india. The different levels of culture will be the rituals, the heroes and the symbols of the given. Jun 18, 2016 two lessons based on, firstly, the impacts of tourism in kerala in india and also a lesson based on the ways in which people are working towards sustainable tourism. Kerala culture official website of department of culture. Houseboat or kettuvallam rides in the backwaters are a major tourist attraction. Cultural heritage tourism 5 introduction to cultural heritage tourism tourism a big and growing business before delving into cultural heritage tourism, one must first understand how tourism in general can act as a driver for community revitalization.
A blend of dance, drama, mime and song, these more than 300 years old art forms are one of the most exotic of the indias performing arts. The backwaters in kerala are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the arabian sea coast known as the malabar coast. Please select the fulltext pdf link on the left to view the complete article. Detailed kerala travel guide ebook for your next trip to kerala. Cultural heritage tourism transit for livable communities. Kerala is considered as the first state in india, which had initiated steps to exploit the emerging market of new age tourism and is now providing with wide and varied centres of attraction like aesthetic development, experiential and personalised selfdevelopment, and alternative approaches to health care. Every year, a large number of tourists visit the alleppey backwaters. Kathakali, keralas own dance system is taught here. Traditional art forms of kerala cultural tourism kerala. Kerala tourism development corporation ltds tourist.
Introduction the beautiful land, kerala with its unique cultural and geographical features attracts tourists from all over the world. Bhagavathy temple, to the original culture of the jewish synagogue, to the village where. Its lifelines are the two rainy seasons of idavappaathi and thulavarsham. Kathakali, kuttiyatam and kalaripayattu are keralas preeminent arts. When in kerala do not miss a cultural art performance. Definition of cultural heritage cif icomos home page. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made kerala one. Religious tourisman introduction perspective of religious tourism in india religious tourism can be defined as travel with the core motive of experiencing religious forms, or the products they induce, like art, culture, traditions and architecture. Pdf on cultural anthropology in india interest which the indian social cultural anthropologists share with indian so. The land and its people, myth and mythology, religion and society. The art and customs of the people of alleppey are same as the people of central kerala. An issue that merits consideration of temple authorities is to relax the restrictions, at least selectively. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Kerala kalamandalam is an academy to revive keralas theatrical and temple arts.
Kerala, a state situated on the tropical malabar coast of southwestern india, is one of the most. Arts and culture tour in kerala, kerala tourism, kerala. The sahya mountains which form part of the western ghats is the main mountain range in kerala. Feb 29, 2016 music tourism, which could be described as part of cultural tourism is becoming more prominent and brochures frequently list out the musical attractions of the places they seek to advertise. Impacts of tourism in kerala, india and working towards sustainable tourism. Its the biggest festival of the year in kerala, in south india, and the whole state rejoices in celebrating it.
India is the home of one of the worlds oldest living civilizations and a land of multiple religions and innumerable languages but still has a common thread of emotion connecting the nation with its population. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in alappuzha and kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by national geographic traveler, kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Kerala tourism the role of the government and economic impacts. It is the form of tourism concerned with a country or regions arts and culture. Enriched by nature and abundance of water, kerala can be reckoned as the land of rains. Backwater tourism is centered mostly around of kerala like alleppey, kumarakom, ashtamudi lake, kollam and bekal. Cultural anthropology has been classified into the following two classes. The art and culture of kerala portrays various dance forms and martial arts performed with the accompaniment of vocal and instrumental music. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made kerala. Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of manipur. Culture and tradition play an important role in the promotion of tourism. A study of the imperatives and impediments with focus on ecotourism, the tourism sector.
Calicut beypore mahe cheruthuruthy cochin alleppey thottapally kovalam trivandrum day 1. Kerala state is so much inclined to cultural and health tourism. The culture of kerala is a combination of both indian and dravidian culture. Kerala, a state situated on the tropical malabar coast of southwestern india, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Later, european powers followed this spice route to reach kerala. End state master plans with meticulous spatial planning and numerous and welldefined project proposals the implementation or otherwise of which would. Vallathol narayana menon was a literary giant of great gifts and rare poetic insights. Kerala has turned into a major hot spot for foreign tourists. The role and importance of cultural tourism in modern tourism. Download kerala tourism guide for free in pdf format.
A companion to the anthropology of india offers a broad overview of the. It can be broadly defined as provision of cost effective private medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry for patients. Kerala tourism guide kerala travel guide brochure pdf. Cultural festivals, performing arts, martial arts, fine arts.
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