After two years of successful travel campaign, Kerala Tourism brings the third edition of ‘Kerala Blog Express’ for avid travellers from around the globe for a two-week road trip in God’s Own Country. Through this campaign, this state tourism board is giving a chance to the travellers to cherish the native traditions, scenic backwaters and meet the friendly people of this Indian destination who have played hosts to many visitors for years.

Participation Process:

Kerala Blog Express 3 is a unique platform for travellers who wish to explore the unseen beauty of the destination. To be a part of the trip, the interested travellers will have to sign up here. If the submission form is approved by the panel of judges, the profiles will be put online for voting. To increase the chance of being on the adventure trip, the contestants should share their profiles on different social platforms and attempt to obtain maximum votes. The panel of judges will then make the final call for selecting eligible contestants for Kerala Blog Express 3. You can already find some approved profiles up on their website.

The trip:

Kerala Blog Express 3 will take place in the month of March next year. The selected travellers will get the opportunity to explore the region in a luxury coach. The expenses will be taken care of by the hosts. This two week long trip will cover Kerala from South to North. The travellers will have to share their experiences through social media channels as they go and spread the word about it.

Flagged by the Health Minister VS Sivakumar, Kerala Blog Express 2 witnessed 30 travellers including travel bloggers, photographers and writers. The campaign was a huge success and received a positive response from all the participants.

Here is a video from the Blog Express 2 which gives an idea of what it is about:

Kerala – as a destination – has never disappointed its tourists and Kerala Blog Express will be a trip of the lifetime for both international and Indian travellers. Such initiatives help destination brands multiply their reach and generate more inspirational content around the destination. Not only that but they also help highlight the local businesses and associated brands through different channels. If you are interested in registering for Kerala Blog Express, you can sign up here.

(Also read: 15 Facebook Photos by Kerala Tourism that will give you a glimpse of The Heaven on Earth)

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Travel & Tourism industry relies heavily on the use of word of mouth to spread opinions. Social platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram let people share their experiences and tips. The effect of social media is higher than previously thought. According to a report by Adweek, 52% of the respondents changed their travel plans after the use of social media.

Kerala, also called as ‘Land of Coconuts’, has a unique set of geographical landscapes: rich greenery, high waterfalls, steep hills, spectacular beaches and endless backwaters. Termed as ‘God’s Own Country’, it has been declared as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveller. The scenic beauty in Kerala makes it a perfect spot for a tropical adventure.

Kerala has attracted more tourists through the social media. The Facebook official page of Kerala Tourism has 1.1M+ fans. The high engagement and innumerable comments on it indicate that it’s a highly desirable destination amongst travellers.

We’ve examined the Facebook page of Kerala Tourism and discovered 15 highly engaging images of the destination. These images will inspire you to add this destination to your bucket list!

Don’t miss Kummatti Kali – the famous colorful mask dance of Kerala 

Chembra Lake – Yes! Its heart-shaped

These traditional & cool houseboats should be a part of your adventure

Tuskers you can get to see in the wildlife safaris

Enjoy the clear waters of the magnificent waterfall in Gavi, Kerala

Why not learn a few tips of Kalaripayattu: One of the oldest martial arts in the world?

Padmanabhapuram Palace: a spectacular wooden palace of the 16th century

The exotic cuisine of Kerala: Banana chips

The serene backwaters of Kerala

Kurisumala is a popular Christian pilgrim centre where many devotees climb the hill with small wooden crosses

If you haven’t watched Kathakali yet, you have surely missed a lot!

Onam celebrates the return of the legendary King Mahabali every year

The monsoon in India is well-known worldwide. Visit Kerala in the rainy season and if you can get a hang of it… Kudos to you!

Give a treat to your taste buds by trying your hand at Sadya – a pure vegetarian food served on a banana leaf

Love water sports? Participate in this boat race. It’s called Vallam Kali

How many of these would you add to your wish list?

Image Credits: Kerala Tourism Facebook Page

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