More places will enter the list of tourism spots in the district with the opening of the Ripples Waterfalls at Sree Narayanapuram, near Rajakkad, and the amenity centre at Kallar, near Nedumkandam, by Tourism Minister A.P. Anil Kumar on Thursday.
At Sree Narayanapuram, the beautiful waterfalls could be enjoyed safely from near and there is a pavilion to view the distant beauty of the area. The waterfalls and the pavilion are connected through footsteps. The project was completed at a cost of Rs.50 lakh, District Tourism Promotion Council secretary K.V. Francis said on Wednesday.
There was a wide area where visitors could move and rail fencing had been set up to ensure complete safety, he added.
Though there were a number of tourism spots such as the Ripples Waterfalls, they had not been promoted due to safety concerns. The Ripples Waterfalls is perennial and even during the summer season, it is a visual feast. Those who visit Munnar could also visit the waterfall as it is nearby.
Wagamon and Ramakkalmedu are known tourism spots with the number of visitors showing a steady increase every year. He said less-known places near Thekkady and Munnar would also be promoted. The aim was to create job opportunities and attract offbeat travellers and scheduled tourists as well.
The district had the largest number of waterfalls and scenic places in the State that could be promoted, said Mr. Francis.
The amenity centre at Kallar was a Rs.83-lakh project. There would be tourism information centre, restaurant and toilet facilities, he said.
