Ecotourism circuit mooted in Periyar river

Heritage walks, online talks mark World Tourism Day celebrations in Ernakulam

Heritage walks, online discussions, and other events were organised in the district on Monday to celebrate World Tourism Day and to revive the sector from the almost two-year lull brought about by the pandemic, even as the hartal played spoilsport with travel plans of tourists who arrived here from other districts and States.

Speaking at a kayaking and stand-up paddling event organised by the Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council at Aluva, District Collector Jafar Malik said a blueprint would be readied for an ecotourism circuit in the Periyar and on its banks. Caravan park, tents, cycle and jogging tracks, angling, eco-friendly adventure sports and infrastructure for pilgrim tourism will be readied.

The Collector also visited Parunthuranchi island and Harithavanam nearby. Volunteers cleared a total of 16 sacks full of garbage. Plastic waste was segregated and sent for recycling. Anwar Sadath, MLA, too was present.