Kerala : experience of monsoon

Kochi (PTI): Casting a spell of monsoon magic of of Kerala, tourism industry in the state is beckoning visitors with a plethora of packages to savour the delight of rainy reason in all its splendour. 

As the God's Own Country waits to be soaked in rain during the south-west monsoon, players in the industry have begun their aggressive marketing of monsoon. 

Highlighting the enchanting aspects of the monsoon, the Wayanad Tourism Orgnasation (WTO) has launched a new product called 'Splash' eyeing tourists who love the rains. 

WTO General Secretary, K R Vancheeswaran said that the aim is to make"Splash' an annual 9 day affair. 

The July 3-11 the event comprises a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Country rafting, paddy transplantation, ploughing, crab catching, elephant ride, treasure hunt, slush football and biking in the wet weather are some of the programmes on the anvil, he said. 

Besides the tourists will also get a feel of Kerala's rich culture, its varied dance forms like Mohiniattam', 'Kathakali' "Theyyans" and also tribal dances. 

The visitors will also get a taste of the local cuisine. 

Monsoon is the apt time for Ayurveda treatments and it is being offered to visitors longing for rejuvenation, he said. 

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