Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) was registered in Oct 2012 under the Travancore - Cochin Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies ACT 1955.
India's most happening destination, Kerala offers its visitors opportunities and experiences to unleash their adventure spirit.
Apart from its picture-postcard beauty, Kerala is also an ideal destination for adventure sports. This beautiful land has in store an array of adventure packed destinations; be it the high altitude mountain ranges, gushing rivers, deep dark forests or the vast stretches of the sea.
Aquatic sports, wildlife treks and paragliding are some of the most sought after activities as part of adventure tourism in Kerala.
Get off the tourist trail and pack your bags for Kerala Natventure. Where adventure is all about taking on nature in its raw. Taming its twists and turns . Its rocky paths. Its highs. and lows. Its rapids. Its slow currents. Its calm. Its fury. Come, the trip of your life beckons.
A unique topography, diverse terrain and equable climate are what make Kerala an exclusive adventure destination. From high mountains, gorges and deep-cut valleys to rolling hills and shallow valleys, Kerala's 38,863sq.km holds within itself a variety of landscapes that differ in settings and flavour. Each one of them will offer you an intense encounter with nature: each one of them will set you off on some of life's most interesting journeys.
Vision
The vision of KATPS is to position Kerala as a sought after adventure tourism destination in the county and across globe.
Mission
The mission of KATPS is to promote adventure tourism in Kerala and place it on top of adventure tourism map of the county. KATPS accomplish this by undertaking activities such as:
- Identify and develop adventure tourism destinations in Kerala.
- Ensuring safety and security in adventure activities in the state
- Act as a facilitator for the adventure tour operators and entrepreneurs in the state.
- Conducting adventure related events and competitions at International and National level there by showcase the adventure tourism opportunities of the state.
- Branding & marketing of adventure tourism opportunities in Kerala worldwide.