Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Sept. 15 -- : The Kerala government on Wednesday announced a "comprehensive, stakeholder-friendly" Caravan Tourism Policy, promising the visitors a safe, customized and closest-to-nature travel experience in the state.

It was informed that there will be two types of caravans. In one model, two guests shall be accommodated, while the other is for a family of four members.

"Eco-friendliness being a major feature of Caravan Tourism, preferably Bharat Stage VI compliant vehicles will be pressed into service. Assuring complete security of the guests, there will be IT-enabled real-time monitoring of caravans," said a press statement from the Department of Tourism, Kerala.

The government also said that caravan park...