Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 11 -- An eclectic mix of writers, artists, documentary filmmakers, vloggers, travel enthusiasts, and culinary experts from India and abroad will converge at Varkala for 'Yaanam 2025', the inaugural edition of Kerala's Travel Literature Festival, to be held from October 17 to 19.
Hosted by Kerala Tourism, Yaanam - hailed as India's first travel literature festival - will feature 33 eminent speakers from across the world, who will share their experiences, ideas, and creative journeys. The three-day event will be held at Ranga Kala Kendram at Varkala Cliff.
Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka and Gratiaen Award-winning Sri Lankan author Andrew Fidel Fernando headline the distinguished list of speakers. The festiv...