Everyone loves a vacation, right? From time to time, it’s important to get away from the daily grind to rejuvenate and relax. All you need is to sit by the waters or atop a hill with a warm cup of your favourite beverage, lip smacking food and the oh-so-beautiful views. So, if you’re already thinking of vacay spots by now, look no further. Plan your next trip to Kerala and witness it’s spectacular countryside, rollicking backwaters and serene, undulating hill stations. For every kind of traveller, God’s own country has something in store and will leave you mesmerized from the moment you arrive to the time you leave.

You must have heard of Kerala’s famous houseboats, which offer a truly unique travel and accommodation experience. But, Kerala Tourism has added another delightful experience to the list- Caravan Tourism, or shall we say, Keravan Tourism. Caravan Tourism as a concept has gained immense popularity globally owing to the freedom and flexibility it provides, and in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s especially viable as it creates an absolutely safe travel bubble.

Apart from a self-contained ‘home on wheels’, the customized stylish caravans are awash with facilities that give you the feeling of a home away from home. Some of these motor homes are also packed with luxurious amenities: queen-sized beds, shower and toilet, solar-powered geysers, air-conditioners, heaters and a kitchenette with electric and gas burners, a mini-fridge, a microwave oven, and smart TV screens. They also have motorised windows, portable barbeque grills and an awning for you to enjoy the weather outdoors. Not to mention the uber comfortable sofas, recliners, foldout tables and convertible beds, ambient lighting and Wi-Fi-enabled smart entertainment systems to amp up your mood and comfort.

Keravan Tourism is the perfect choice for all travellers alike- couples, families, solo travellers and backpackers. Caravans offer the freedom of a languid, sustainable and responsible travel, with utmost concern for hygiene, safety and social distancing. No longer do you need to face long delays at the airport, risk sharing public rest rooms or remain constrained in air-conditioned environments with strangers. You can safely enjoy your journey at your own pace, and be rest assured that your health and well-being are taken care of.

Opting for this kind of travel is a novel and refreshing experience as you can stop visit alluring spots, that are otherwise inaccessible and unexplored. Keravan Tourism has the potential to become a game-changer in Kerala’s tourism sector owing to the state’s natural beauty being a major tourist attraction. The state government has already announced a comprehensive, stakeholder-friendly Caravan Tourism policy, branded as Keravan Kerala, promising tourists a customized and nature-friendly experience. The policy envisages tourist caravans as safe, comfortable and fully compliant with local and state regulations. It also involves development of Caravan Parks equipped with food joints, rest rooms, activity areas and drivers’ lodge. Designed to make tourism sustainable, the policy simultaneously aims to benefit local communities to boost their enterprises. During their journey, tourists can stop and visit otherwise unexplored spots like villages with swathes of paddy field, a fishermen’s hamlet or a handicrafts hub, interact with and understand the ways of resident communities and promote and encourage their work. The experiential feature, directly linked to Kerala’s successful Responsible Tourism (RT) initiative, can generate employment and commercial opportunities for local communities and self-government institutions, small and micro enterprises, artists and collective endeavours of women.

Think no more. Pack your bags and get yourself a Keravan ride to God’s own country, all while making a difference. And while you’re at it, don’ forget to mask up!

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