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Kerala Tourism to open India’s 1st Travel Literature Festival ‘Yaanam’ today

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (UNI) The coastal town of Varkala is set to become a melting pot of stories, cultures, and travel experiences as ‘Yaanam 2025’—India’s first-ever Travel Literature Festival—kicks off today.
The three-day festival, organised by Kerala Tourism, aims to celebrate the spirit of exploration through the lens of literature, storytelling, and creative travel.
Tourism Minister P. A. Mohamed Riyas will inaugurate the event at 3 p.m. at Ranga Kala Kendram, located atop the scenic Varkala Cliff. Actor and vlogger Anumol will be the chief guest at the inaugural function.
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