Nilgiri Barberry Makes a Comeback in Munnar’s Forests ● Conservation & Eco Tourism
Nilgiri Barberry makes a comeback in Munnar as the Kerala Forest Department and KFRI restore 52 hectares of high-altitude grasslands at Gundumala by removing invasive wattle and pine plantations.
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Neelakurinji Conservation Walkathon to Be Held in Munnar on October 1 ● Conservation & Eco Tourism
The Save Kurinji Campaign Council will organise a Neelakurinji conservation walkathon in Munnar on October 1, raising awareness for high-altitude shola grasslands and commemorating environmental activist G. Rajkumar.
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KTM 2026 Opens with Record Participation in Kochi ● Travel Trade & Events
The 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 has opened in Kochi with record participation, gathering over 3,000 delegates, 3050 buyers, and 383 seller stalls for more than 45,000 scheduled B2B tourism meetings.
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1st arrival of international buyer at Kochi Airport. Received by the Transport Committee Chairperson and Co- Chairman.
Kerala Travel Mart 2026 to Begin in Kochi with Over 3,000 Tourism Buyers ● Travel Trade & Events
The 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 begins in Kochi on September 24, bringing together over 3,000 global and domestic buyers, 383 sellers, and over 45,000 scheduled B2B tourism business meetings.
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New Wild Coriander Species Discovered in Western Ghats Around Munnar ● Nature
Researchers have discovered a new species of wild coriander, Tetrataenium munnarense, at Lockhart Gap near Munnar in the Western Ghats.
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Nine Tourist Establishments Fined ₹1.78 Lakh for Waste-Management Violations in Chinnakanal ● Environment & Responsible Tourism
Authorities fined nine tourist establishments ₹1.78 lakh in Chinnakanal for waste-management violations, targeting untreated wastewater discharge, plastic burning, and improper disposal to protect Munnar's local ecosystem.
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Keralam to Deploy Green Marshals at Tourist Destinations from October 9 ● Sustainable Tourism & Environment
Kerala Tourism will launch its Green Marshal initiative on October 9, 2026, deploying around 180 local personnel across key tourist destinations to enhance visitor safety, destination cleanliness, and environmental protection.
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Mathrubhumi Tourism Conclave 2026 to Focus on Unlocking Malabar’s Tourism Potential ● Tourism & Events
The second Mathrubhumi Tourism Conclave will take place on October 1, 2026, at The Raviz Kadavu, Calicut, bringing together industry experts to explore untapped tourism potential across the Malabar region.
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ELIVAAS Enters Munnar with Two Premium Alaya Stays Properties, Five More Planned ● Hospitality & Tourism
ELIVAAS has entered Munnar with two premium Alaya Stays properties, Jai Hill and Kavyath Valley, with plans to launch five additional luxury holiday homes and villas across the destination.
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Four Mountaineers from Munnar Scale 6,318-Metre Ramjak Peak in Himachal Pradesh ● Adventure & Sports
Four mountaineers from Munnar – M. Kannan, Vinod Jacob, Prince Jacob, and Shijo Jose – have successfully scaled the technically demanding 6,318-metre Ramjak Peak in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul region.
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Marayoor Peanut Candy Brings GI-Tagged Jaggery to Idukki's Tourism Market ● Tourism & Enterprise
A new initiative introducing Marayoor Peanut Candy—made with GI-tagged Marayoor jaggery—aims to boost the local sugarcane economy, empower women through enterprise, and offer tourists a unique local speciality in Idukki.
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Forest Department Acts Against Neelakurinji Plucking in Munnar, Urges Visitors to Protect Rare Bloom ● Environment & Wildlife
Kerala Forest Department initiates legal action against individuals for plucking protected Neelakurinji flowers in Munnar, urging visitors to follow responsible tourism practices during the rare bloom.
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