A BLUE YONDER ORIGINAL
This Vembanad History Tour near Muhamma includes observing a unique bare hand fishing technique, observing and participating in clam collection and processing, and interacting with citizen scientists, climatologists, farmers and storytellers. The trip involves visits to below sea-level paddy farming, fish markets and home-based fish/clam processing. The trip has a packed home-made traditional breakfast with an option to conclude the trip with a meal with local produce (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals available) either at one of one of the farmers houses or in one of properties like Purity of Malabar Escapes.
Empowering local communities through sustainable livelihoods like clam collection and below sea-level paddy farming.
Empowering local communities through sustainable livelihoods like clam collection and below sea-level paddy farming.
Exploring Vembanad's unique ecosystem with responsible tourism practices that protect and preserve this Ramsar-recognized wetland.
Bridging travelers and local experts, fostering a shared commitment to conservation and climate resilience in Kerala's backwater communities.
Recognised as a Ramsar site since 19th August 2002, the Vembanad Wetland, including Vembanad Lake, holds international acclaim for its ecological importance. This multifaceted ecosystem is a popular tourist destination, offering boat rides through interconnected waterways and unique stays in traditional houseboats.
Beyond tourism, the region's wetlands support diverse flora and fauna, contributing to its ecological significance. The area also plays a vital role in paddy cultivation, particularly in the Kuttanad region. Conservation efforts, like the Vembanad Wetland Conservation Program, aim to sustainably manage and preserve this delicate ecosystem, aligning with its Ramsar site status that emphasises global recognition and commitment to conservation.
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