Recent Achievement of Department of Tourism
in Destination development
# Development of Veli as an international tourist centre
Action is being taken to develop Veli Tourist Village as an international
tourist centre through private participation. 14 acres of land has
been acquired for developing an amusement park, oceanarium and dolphinarium
of international standard through private participation. 11 acres
of land will be acquired during next financial year.
# Thenmala as an international eco-tourism destination
A society have been constituted to develop Thenmala as an international
eco-tourism destination. Master plan have been prepared and started
implementing with the co-ordination of Forest, Irrigation and Power
departments. Part of the project has already been commissioned.
# Development of Kannur as a major tourist destination in Malabar
Integrated tourism development of Kannur has been taken up during
the last few years. Muzhappilangad and Payyambalam beaches have
been developed to attract international tourists to these tourist
destinations. Development of Dharmadam Island, Thalassery Fort,
and Kannur Fort etc has been initiated under this project.
# Face lifting of Kovalam Beach
The facilities at Kovalam have been upgraded to improve the image
of the beach resort. Development of roads and pathways, lighting,
augmentation of water supply scheme, construction of tourist information
centre with modern facilities etc have been undertaken by the department.
Beach cleaning and lifeguard services are regularly offered. Action
is on for the development of a sewage disposal system to fulfill
the long-standing demand.
# Development of Varkala Beach
Developmental activities such as construction of pathways, lighting
etc have been taken up at Varkala to make the Varkala cliff, beach
and surroundings acceptable to international tourists.
# Integrated Development of Fort Kochi
Department is taking action on developing Fort Kochi as an international
heritage centre. The projects worth of Rs.6.00 crores are being
implemented here.
# Rope way at Malampuzha
A Rope way at Malampuzha was set up to attract tourists. It was
the first project in Kerala, which was commissioned on a Build,
Operate and Manage (BOM) basis
# Development of Ponmudi as a major hill station
Accommodation facilities have been improved at Ponmudi. Tourist
information centre, children’s park etc have been developed.
Construction of a tourist complex with luxurious accommodation facilities
has been initiated with central assistance.
# Development of Vagamon as an international hill resort
Government have already transferred 751 hect of land from Kerala
Livestock Development Board to Tourism Department to develop Vagamon
as an international hill resort. Master plan for the development
of this centre is being prepared.
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Achievement of Department of Tourism in Destination development
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