Aymanam, bordered by Lake Vembanad and River Meenachil, is a pristine village located near Kottayam. This cozy village became the limelight of Kerala in November last year with its Responsible Tourism (RT) Village project. The project was awarded ‘Indian Responsible Tourism One to Watch’ at the World Travel Market (WTM). Aymanam is since then famous for its travel initiatives showcasing heritage and culture. After this global feat, Aymanam village is all set to implement the innovative ‘STREET’ project for visitors. Read on to know more!
What is ‘STREET’?
‘STREET’ is a new project by the Responsible Tourism Mission of the Kerala Government and stands for ‘Sustainable, Tangible, Responsible, Experiential, Ethnic, Tourism hub’. The project is based on the latest theme of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), ‘Tourism for inclusive growth.’ STREET aims to democratize tourism and offer a new experience to travellers. Very soon you will see the project being implemented in wards 1 and 20 of the Aymanam panchayat. Streets in these wards are going to highlight various themes based on the specialties of Aymanam. From nature and scenery, traditional cuisines to ethnic lifestyle and backwater views, you will witness it all. As soon as the project takes off, various areas of the village will have their own ‘streets’. The chosen names like Green Street, Cultural Street, Agri-tourism Street, etc, are going to be familiar to tourists in the coming years. ‘STREET’ project only has a four-year term. So we can expect to see a new version of the picturesque Aymanam village very soon!
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Aymanam Sits Confidently In Conde Nast’s 30 Best Places In The World to visit in 2022.
Aymanam is blessed with spellbinding natural charm and cultural diversity. This tiny village is perfect for bird watching tours, paddy field walks, and temple visits. Aymanam is also a cultural hub and is famous for the martial art Kalaripayattu and the classical dance Kathakali. Also when you visit the village, boat rides and delicious coconut-rich delicacies are a must. And if these aren’t reasons enough for you to plan a trip to this village, there are more! The pastoral beauty of Aymanam village served as the setting of Arundhati Roy’s 1997 Booker Prize-winning ‘The God of Small Things’. So all you novel buffs, this is your chance to explore more about the place. Apart from this, Aymanam sits confidently in Conde Nast’s 30 best places in the world to visit in 2022.
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