Tapping into Kalvarayan Hills’ potential for tourism
The Hindu
Plans to develop the area and its surrounding hamlets into an eco-tourism destination are on the anvil
The district administration is working on a master plan for developing the Kalvarayan Hills in the Eastern Ghats, known for its picturesque waterfalls and pristine vegetation, into a major eco-tourism destination in the State.
The administration, in association with the Forest Department, has identified land at Thalvizha hamlet in the hills for promotion of eco-tourism activities, including guided treks and adventure sports, and other basic amenities for tourists.
“We have proposed the setting up of an adventure zone and other basic amenities for tourists in the hills. A consultant appointed by the Department of Tourism will visit the site and conduct a feasibility study over what kind of adventure sports can be conducted in the area. Activities like ropeway have been planned, and the work will begin after a detailed plan is drawn up,” Collector P.N. Sridhar told The Hindu.