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Identification of Tourism Circuits across India

Interim Report Kerala March –  2012  2012 Submitted to:

Submitted by:

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 1, Parliament Street, Transport Bhawan,  New Delhi - 110001 110001

 

2nd Floor, Ambience Corporate Tower, Tower, Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurgaon, Haryana –  Haryana –  122  122 001

 

Table of Contents

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... 1  1.1 

Assignment Assignme nt Brief .................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... 1 

1.2 

Objectives of the Study ............. ................................................................................... .............................................................................................. ........................ 1 

1.3 

Approach and Methodology................. Methodology....................................................................................... ................................................................................... ............. 1 

1.4 

Key findings ...................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................ ...................................... 3 

1.5 

Structure of the Report ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 5 

Introduction.................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ................................................. 7  2.1 

Tourism in the State ............................................................................. ................................................................................................................ ................................... 9 

2.2 

Infrastructure......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... 15 

Initial screening of the Tourism Circuits ...................................................................................... 20  3.1 

Based on Secondary Secondary Research ............................................... .............................................................................................. ............................................... 20 

3.2 

Key Parameters Parameters ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... 20 

Stakeholder Consultation .............................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. 22  4.1 

State Government Government ....................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................. ........... 22  

4.2 

Ranked List of Tourism Circuits ........................................................................................... ........................................................................................... 22 

4.3 

Carrying Capacity Analysis .................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. 24 

4.4 

Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis of the Priority Circuit ............................................ ............................................ 29 

Existing Infrastructure Status ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ 30  5.1 

Template to Evaluate Infrastructure status/availability between Tourist Destinations ......... 30 

5.2 

Introduction to the Circuit 1 .................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. 31 

5.3 

Infrastructure Status .............................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. 35 

5.4 

Land under the DoT ....... ............................................................................. ....................................................................................................... ................................. 49 

5.5 

SWOT Analysis ................................................................................ .................................................................................................................... .................................... 50 

Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation Implementation & Funding .................................... 54  6.1 

Breakup of the Projects ......................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................... 64 

6.2 

Employment Employm ent Generation ................................................................................. ....................................................................................................... ...................... 67 

Annexure 1: Destination Tourism Clusters in Kerala ........................................................................... ........................................................................... 68  Annexure –  Annexure  –  II: Tourist Infrastructure Assessment ................................................................................ ................................................................................ 69 

 

 

List of Tables

Table 1: Snapshot of Kerala.................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... 8  Table 2: Domestic and International Tourists/visitors to Kerala ...................... .......................................................... .................................... 10  Table 3: District Tourist Inflow for 2010 (January-D (January-December) ecember)............................................................ 12  Table 4: Destination wise Tourist Inflow for 2010 (January-December) (January-December) ............................................. ............................................. 12  Table 5: Earnings from tourism t ourism in Rs. Crore ............................................................... ........................................................................................ ......................... 14  Table 6: Infrastructure scenario in Kerala............................................................................................. ............................................................................................. 15  Table 7: Road Network in i n the State ........................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ........... 16  Table 8: Availability of Accommodation Accommodation Facilities in Classified Hotels (2009) .................................. 18  Table 9: District-wise Distribution of Information Offices ............................................ .................................................................. ...................... 18  Table 10: Major Tourism Sites in the t he Circuit 1 .................................................................................... 23  Table 11: UDPFI Density Limits .......................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................... 26  Table 12: Physical and Ecological Ecological Indicators .............................................................. ....................................................................................... ......................... 27  Table 13: Social and Demographic Demographic Indicators ............................................................. ...................................................................................... ......................... 28  Table 14: Political Economic Indicators ........................................................... ............................................................................................... .................................... 28  Table 15: Evaluation Criterion of Physical and Ecological Indicators ........................... ................................................. ...................... 29  Table 16: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis ............................................................................... 29  Table 17: Template to Evaluate Infrastructure Status/Availability between Tourist Destinations ....... 30  Table 18: Sub-circuits within Circuit 1 with Primary and Secondary Hubs ......................................... 32  Table 19: Tourist arrivals in Circuit 1 Destinations in 2010 ................................................................. 34  Table 20: Snapshot of Kozhikode City ................................................................................................. ................................................................................................. 35  Table 21: Overview of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Malappuram Kozhikode-Malappuram Sub-Circuit ....................... 37  Table 22: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Wayanad Kozhikode-Wayanad Sub-Circuit ............ 41  Table 23: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kannur-Thalassery Kozhikode-Kannur-Thalassery Sub-Circuit  ........................................................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................................................................. ...................... 44  Table 24: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kasargode Kozhikode-Kasargode Sub-Circuit .......... 47  Table 25: Land acquired by BRDC............................................. BRDC....................................................................................................... .......................................................... 49  Table 26: Land allotted for resorts by BRDC and current status .......................................................... 50  Table 27: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding ......................... 54  Table 28: PPP Bifurcation of the Identified Projects ................................................................. ............................................................................ ........... 65  Table 29: Estimated Employment Employment Generation in the Circuit ..................................................... ................................................................ ........... 67 

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List of Figures 

Figure 1: Study Methodology ......................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ........................ 2  Figure 2: Kerala District Map .............................................................................. ................................................................................................................. ................................... 7  Figure 3: Growth rates for Kerala GSDP & per capita income in INR over 2000-01 to 2009-10 .......... 8  Figure 4: Comparison of overall growth rates for India & Kerala........................................................ 10  Figure 5: Comparison of Growth Growth Rates for Domes Domestic tic Tourism –  Tourism –  India & Kerala ............................... 10  Figure 6: Domestic tourist percentage percentage for India and Kerala ................................................................ 11  Figure 7: Seasonality Seasonality of International and Domestic Tourists iin n Kerala .............................................. .............................................. 11  Figure 8: Top Ten Sources for Domestic and International Tourists in 2009....................................... 13  Figure 9: Road map of Kerala............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... 16  Figure 10: Railway network of Kerala.................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. 17  Figure 11: Methodology for Carrying Capacity Analysis.......................................................... Analysis..................................................................... ........... 25  Figure 12: Circuit 1 coverage coverage in terms of districts ............................................................................... ............................................................................... 32  Figure 13: Primary and secondary hubs considered for the Priority Circuit iin n Kerala ......................... 33  Figure 14: Contribution of Circuit 1 to Kerala tourism figures in 2010 ............................................... 34  Figure 15: Site photographs showing Existing Condition of Tourism Destinations in KozhikodeMalappuram Sub-Circuit ............................................................ ...................................................................................................................... .......................................................... 39  Figure 16: Map of Destinations identified in Kozhikode- Malappuram Sub-Circuit ................ ........................... ........... 40  Figure 17: Destinations identified in i n Kozhikode-Wayanad Sub-Circuit .............................................. .............................................. 42  Figure 18: Site photographs showing Existing Condition of Tourism Destinations in KozhikodeWayanad Sub-Circuit ................................ ...................................................................................................... ............................................................................................ ...................... 43  Figure 19: Site photographs showing Existing Condition of Tourism Destinations in KozhikodeKannur-Thalassery Kannur-Tha lassery Sub-Circuit ............................................................ ........................................................................................................... ............................................... 45  Figure 20: Destinations Identified in Kozhikode- Kannur-Thalassery Kannur-Thalassery Sub-Circuit ............................. 46  Figure 21: Destinations Identified in Kozhikode- Kasargode Sub-Circuit ........................................... 48  Figure 22: Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Ka Kozhikode-Kasargode sargode Sub-Circuit .............................................. .............................................. 48 

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1.  Introduction 1.1  Assignment Brief IL&FS Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS IDC) has been appointed as the National Level Consultant by Ministry of Tourism, for identification of tourism circuits / destinations in the th

states and union territories (excluding states in the North East) for implementation in the 12  five year  plan. The identified circuits / destinations are prop proposed osed to be developed in an integrated manner with financial assistance from the central government supported by appropriate involvements of the state governments and the private sector. This process has been initiated with the selection of existing/new tourist circuits (4 in each state and 2 in Union Territories). These circuits have been structured considering the length, duration and connectivity and finalised based on discussions with the tourism departments of the specific states. After the identification and prioritisation of these circuits, the next step is to identify the basic and tourism related infrastructural and promotional needs of the identified circuits, which are to be implemented on priority basis, along with the tentative cost estimates. These projects should be related to development of basic as well as tourism related infrastructure. Thereafter, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) will be prepared by the State Level Consultant for the projects identified along with their financial projections.

1.2  Objectives of the Study The objectives of the current study include: 1)  To identify the potential tourist circuits/destina circuits/destinations tions in the state of Kerala 2)  To analyse the potential and carrying capacity of the identified tourist circuits/destinations and  prioritise the same. same. 3)  Assess the existing infrastructure infrastructure –   –  basic  basic and tourism related - for the circuits/destinations. 4)  To assess the interventions for improving the quantity and quality of basic and tourism infrastructure for prioritized circuits/destinations. 5)  Identify infrastructural projects to be initiated by central/state/private sector

1.3  Approach and Methodology Figure 1 represents a flow diagram of the approach and methodology used for the present study. Based on primary and secondary sources, literature search and discussions with key stake holders (State Govt Govt and local tour & travel industry), the existing tourists‟ flow and orientation were studied. The existing and future potential and connectivity of the destinations were studied for an initial screening of the tourist circuits / destinations.

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Initial Screening of Tourist Circuits

Short listing of the Circuits

Secondary Research   Potential   Popularity   Connectivity

Discussion with Department of Tourism, representatives of Travel & Tourism Industry and other stakeholders

Carrying Capacity Assessment

Identified Circuits along with Priority Circuit

Detailed Infrastructure Gap Assessment

Identification of Prospective Projects with Block Cost Estimates

Parameters Transport, Roads condition, Access to modes of transportation, Utilities, Accommodation, Way side amenities, Management of tourist attractions

Based on   Stakeholder Consultations   Reconnaissance survey

Final Report

Figure 1: Study Methodology After the initial screening, the circuits identified were discussed with the State Government (Department of Tourism), representatives of Travel & Tourism Industry and other stakeholders. On the basis of these consultations, tourism circuits have been shortlisted. In order to t o understand existing capacity of the shortlisted circuits as well as destinations, a detailed carrying capacity assessment has  been done. This assessment assessment is, primarily, based on the residential and tourist population densities of the town/cities. Based on the above exercise, four circuits have been identified and prioritised. The circuits have been  prioritized after consultations consultations with the stakeholders and based on the popularity, tourists‟ flow pattern and perceived need for improvements/investments to basic and tourism infrastructure. In this report, the circuit identified as the priority circuit by the state government in terms of potential and requirement for infrastructure development development has been selected for further study. The assessment has been carried out to understand the significance of the identified sites from a tourist perspective and to map the availability of tourism infrastructure. The typical infrastructure

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required includes facilities at entry-exit points, accommodation, accommodation, way-side amenities, physical & social infrastructure, public utilities as well as health & security. This assessment is based on reconnaissance survey done along the route, wayside and on site of the priority circuit. The focus of the assessment has been on the following foll owing areas: 1)  Modes of Transport- airways, roadways and railways and access thereto 2)  Road network 3)  Utilities-power, water facility, etc 4)  Accommodation 5)  Way side amenities 6)  Maintenanc Maintenancee and management management of built heritage/tourist attractions On the basis of the above assessment and discussions with stakeholders, an exercise has been carried out to identify tourism infrastructure gaps. Based on these gaps as well as the site potential, sustainable projects have been proposed along with indicative block costs. The proposed projects are intended to achieve the following objectives: 1)  Products and activities proposed which will enhance the tourist inflow and will increase the duration of stay of tourists in the circuit as well as providing socio-economic benefits at a larger level. 2)  Sustainable projects, which will attract different investors and private players to participate in tourism infrastructure developm development. ent.

1.4  Key findings For the state of Kerala, the following three circuits have been identified for integrated development  based on discussions discussions with the Department Department of of Tourism, Kerala Kerala as summarised summarised below: below: 1.  Circuit 1: North Regional Circuit consisting of Kozhikode-Malappuram-Nilambur-WayanadKannur-Bekal 2.  Circuit

2: Southern Regional Regional Circuit consisting consisting of Thiruvananthapuram-Thenm Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmalaala- Varkala-

Kollam- Pathanamthitta- Alappuzha 3.  Circuit 3: Central Regional Circuit consisting of Kochi-Kumarakom-Kottayam-VagamonThekkady- Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-G Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-Guruvayoor-Palak uruvayoor-Palakkad kad Based the carrying capacity assessment, tourism potential, need for infrastructure development and discussions with the Department of Tourism, Kerala, the Circuit 1 has been proposed as the Priority Circuit for the state of Kerala. Given the diversity of attractions and the spread of the Circuit 1 across 5 districts, Kozhikode has been selected as the primary hub for the circuit, while Kannur, Kalpetta and Kasargode / Bekal have been selected as the support hubs. The key findings of the study conducted are listed below in the form of the SWOT analysis carried out for the Priority Circuit (Circuit 1).

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1.4.1 

Strengths

Kozhikode, the primary hub, enjoys good connectivity with both Domestic and International destinations through air, rail and road. In addition most of the destinations enjoy good connectivity with Kozhikode and the support hubs such as Kannur, Kalpetta & Kasargod / Bekal. Wide diversity of tourism assets such as beaches, hill stations & scenic spots, wildlife & bird sanctuaries, sanctuarie s, backwaters, historical monuments, religious & cultural destinations etc with scope for development developme nt of specialised sub-circuits based on specific tourism assets : relatively well well developed private tourism sector and availability of accommodation accommodation facilities around the major hub and support hubs Established network of DTPCs created by the DoT in the main district headquarters for coordination of tourism development and providing tourist information Strategic tourism development initiatives in destinations such as Bekal for creating new tourism infrastructure assets. 1.4.2 

Weaknesses

Lack of awareness regarding tourism destinations in north Kerala among International Tourists. Distance of destinations in North Kerala from current tourism hubs around Kochi and Trivandrum  Need for better coordination of tourism development development between the DoT and governme government nt owner owning the tourism sites.  Need for improving the tourism amenities and basic infrastructure in beach destinations in the circuit. There is heavy traffic seen on the roads connecting the tourism destinations which leads to increase in travel time and congestion. In addition, the approach roads to destinations are most 11.5 lane and also need more maintenance works. Lack of accommodation accommodation facilities near the tourism destinations away from the main urban areas & need for provision of good public convenience facilities both on route to the destinations and within the tourism destinations 1.4.3 

Opportunities

Potential for development of the relatively less congested and cleaner beaches in the circuit Potential for development of destinations along the coastline of Kozhikode and Malappuram district extending from Ponnani to Kozhikode. This stretch has a combination of religious, historical and beach destinations along the NH-66 / the Tirur-Kadalundi road. Promotion of home stays and accommodation facilities for Domestic Tourists visiting the temples along the above stretch. This would help attract Domestic Tourists interested in religious tourism, from outside the current catchment area inside Kerala. Potential for development of the stretch of the Canoli canal between Kadalundi and Veliyamgode & the stretch between between the Korapuzha Korapuzha and Kallai rivers which which runs through Koz Kozhikode hikode as a waterway for tourists

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Promotion of the destinations such as Kadalundi and Vallikunnu comprising mangrove forests and bird sanctuaries. sanctuaries. Develop infrastructure in under-developed scenic destinations & dam sites such as Kakkayam, Kattumala and Karappuzha. Promotion of unique cultural art forms such as Theyyam which are of interest to International Tourists and institutions such as Thunchan Parambu & Arakkal Palace. Promoting and enhancing the existing backwater cruises operating on the Valiyaparamba  backwaterss by enhancing  backwater enhancing infrastructure at the current current boat jetty facilities operated by BRDC Promote the development of city tours in major destinations such as Kozhikode, Kannur, etc. Development of adventure & trekking activities in identified areas near the hill stations, forest areas etc based on coordination between the DoT and land owning government. 1.4.4 

Threats

Tourism inflow to Kerala is concentrated in central and south Kerala. In the absence of a strategic thrust to both marketing and infrastructure development, this situation would be expected to continue. Availability of adequate tourism manpower is a critical concern expressed by private players operating away from main urban areas  Need to manage the increase in tourists visiting the beaches around the urban areas such as Kozhikode and Kannur to prevent environmen environmental tal degradation & waste managem management ent issue.  Need to manage expected growth in backwater tourism in the Valiyaparamba Valiyaparamba backwaters and  prevent environmental environmental degradation degradation as reported reported in the Vembanad Vembanad backwater backwater region Based on the above analysis, lists of proposed projects have been identified for the Priority Circuit (Circuit 1) along with an indicative range of block costs and possible sources of funding. The list of  projects is detailed detailed in chapter 6 of the report.

 

1.5

Structure of the Report

This interim report, which covers the priority circuit identified for Kerala, has been divided into 6 sections. The next section of the report focuses on the profile of the State, especially in terms of infrastructure, tourism trends and key spots/sites. This is followed by sections explaining key  parameters  paramete rs for finalizing a circuit (Tourist profile/Carrying capacity/Safety/Sustainability), capacity/Safety/Sustainability), outcome of stakeholder discussions at centre and state, current status of circuits (based on site study undertaken) and infrastructure infrastructure gaps identified during the site visit. On the basis of this, assessm assessment ent of the level of adequacy of infrastructure will be done with respect to the existing infrastructure, increasing tourist inflow, destination popularity, types of tourists and seasonality. This approach will  be able to assess and filling up the gaps (based on selective parameters) parameters) which categorizes the facilities available en route, way side and onsite. The study of the respective circuits is, primarily,  based on visitors‟ approach towards destinations from the entry entry-exit -exit points. The latter sections of the

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study report provides information on prospective projects in the circuits that can be taken up for infrastructural up-gradation. up-gradation. These projects have been proposed proposed on the basis of identified deficiencies and perceived need to accomm accommodate odate the tourist inflow into the t he circuits/destinations.

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2.  Introduction The state of Kerala was established in the year 1956, under the States Reorganization Act by merging the Malayalam speaking regions under the princely kingdoms of Travancore and Cochin with the Malabar district and Kasargode, South Kanara. Kerala is one of the four major southern states of India and shares boundaries with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Figure 2: Kerala District Map (Source: www.mapsofindia.com)

The total population of Kerala is 3,33,87,677 persons which included 48 percent males and 52 percent females and contains about 3 per cent of the country's population. The population density of the state is about 859 people per square kilometers, three times the national average. The state is also one of the densest States in the t he country and it recorded a decadal population growth of +4.86 percent. Kerala, 1

with a sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) males) of 1084, is the only state in India with a positive figure .

1

 /censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/stock/profiles/en/IND032_Kerala.pdf   

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Figure 3: Growth rates for Kerala GSDP & per capita income in INR over 2000-01 tto o 2009-10 Figure 3 shows that the state enjoys some of the highest growth rates in terms of state GSDP and per capita income. One of the key characteristics of the state economy is remittances from NRIs which is equivalent to 20 percent of the state GDP. A snapshot of Kerala summarising some of the important economic and demographic demographic features of the state is provided in the Table 1. Table 1: Snapshot of Kerala Category

Value

Capital

Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)

Area in square kilometre

38,863

 Number of revenue divisions Major cities

 Number of districts- 14  Number of Talukas- 63  Number of towns- 520 Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), Kochi (Cochin), Kozhikode (Calicut)

Population in million

31.8 (2001 census) 33.4 (2011 census provisional estimate)

Percentage of urban population of total (%)

47.7% (2011 census provisional estimate)

Literacy Rate (%)

93.9

GDP growth rate Airports

9.7% Trivandrum. Kochi, Kozhikode

Gross Domestic Product  Net per capita income (current prices)

Rs. 1,81,289 crore in 2009-10 Rs.52,984

Contribution to economy by sector

 primary sector- 16% secondary sector- 23% tertiary sector- 61%

Major economic sectors

IT/ITES Tourism Commodity and cash crops Marine products handlooms and textiles Source: Economic Survey- 2010-11, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Kerala

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2.1  Tourism in the State The state of Kerala is one of the most popular tourism destinations in India. The state, promoted as “God‟s own country”, has various tourism assets such as beaches, hill stations, backwaters, national  parks and wildlife sanctuaries. However, the key to tourism success has been its sustained marketing efforts and creation of new tourism products. As a result, Kerala has become a model for planned tourism development to other Indian states. For example National Geographic Traveller selected Kerala as one of the „50 must see destinations of a lifetime‟ lifetime ‟. The success of tourism marketing in Kerala can be attributed to a combination of factors: Clear identification and positioning of the tourism product & differentiating from other Indian states developing a basket of tourism activities Close coordination between the state agencies and private sector for tourism marketing aggressive promotion promotion & brand building to the target audience development developme nt of best practices and models for tourism development Introducing regulation and quality certification for tourism products 2.1.1 

Major Tourism Destinations

Beaches- Kovalam, Varkala, Marari, Bekal, Kannur Backwaters- Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kochi, Kozhikode Hill stations- Munnar, Wayanad, Vagamon, Ponmudi Wildlife reserve r eservess –  Periyar,   Periyar, Eravikulam, Thattekad, Parambikulam One of the key contributors to Kerala‟s success has been in the development of tourism products instead of merely destinations. For example Kerala is closely associated with three major products namely, Ayurveda, Backwater cruises and beach holidays. These have been supported by development developme nt of subsidiary tourism products such as eco-tourism, adventure and wildlife tourism. 2.1.2 

Trends in Tourist Arrivals

Kerala attracted around 92,54,340 tourists with around 85,95,075 Domestic Tourists & 6,59,265 International Tourists in 2010. The tourism figures for the last 5 years along with the associated growth rates are provided in the Table 2.

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Table 2: Domestic and International Tourists/visitors to Kerala Category

Domestic

2005

2006

200 2007 7

2008

2009

2010

5,946,423

6,271,724

6,642,941

7,591,250

7,913,537

8,595,075

5%

6%

14%

4%

9%

Growth rate CAGR

7.6% over the 5 year period 2005-10

International

346,499

Growth rate

428,534

515,808

598,929

557,258

659,265

24%

20%

16%

-7%

18%

CAGR

13.7% over the 5 year period 2005-10

Total

6,292,922

Growth rate

CAG R

6,700,258

7,158,749

8,190,179

8,470,795

9,254,340

6%

7%

14%

3%

9%

8% ov ove er the 5 year year per per i od 2005-10

Source: Website of Department of Tourism, Kerala  

20%

18%

18% 18% 16%

14%

14% 14%

11%

12%

9% 10% 8%

7%

6%

India Kerala

7%

6% 3%

4% 2% 0% 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Figure 4: Comparison of overall growth rates for India & Kerala 20%

19%

18%

18% 16%

14%

14% 14% 12%

11%

10%

9% 7%

8% 6%

5%

India Kerala

6% 4%

4% 2% 0% 2 00 6

20 07

20 08

2 00 9

20 10

Figure 5: Comparison of Growth Growth Rates for Domestic Domestic Tourism Tourism –   –  India  India & Kerala One of the important highlights for the tourism flow into Kerala is the relatively higher contribution of International Tourists. Domestic Tourists consist of around 93 percent of total tourism inflows in comparison to all India figures of around 99 percent as shown in Figure 6. It can be seen that the contribution of Domestic Tourists to the overall numbers in Kerala has come down by around 1.6  percentage points. It can also be observed that the growth rates for tourist inflow for Kerala have

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lagged the overall national growth rates for the t he past 5 years. 100.0%

99.0%

99.0%

99.0%

99.1%

92.8%

92.7%

99.2%

99.2%

98.0%

96.0% 94.5%

93.6%

94.0%

93.4%

92.9%

India Kerala

92.0% 90.0%

88.0%

2005

2006

20 0 7

2008

2009

201 0

Figure 6: Domestic tourist tourist percentage for India and and Kerala A comparison of the growth rates for International Tourists is provided in the Figure 7 Error! eference source not found. . In this case, the trends for Kerala are reversed, in respect to the Domestic

visitors, with Kerala generally leading in terms of visitor growth rates except for 2009 when International visitor growth rates suffered due to the global financial crisis.

 

2.1.3 Seasonality The maximum inflow of tourists for both Domestic & International categories is seen in the months of

December and January. The seasonal trends are more pronounced with respect to International visitors. This is due to the fact that the highest inflows coincide with the traditional tourism season from October to March. It can be observed from the Figure 7; around 68 percent of the International tourist arrivals (annually) are concentrated in the period October to March. However, the seasonal skew in terms of Domestic tourism is much less with around 54 percent of the annual tourist arrivals concentrated concentrate d in the period October to March (considering 2009-10 figures).

Figure 7: Seasonality of International and Domestic Tourists in Kerala 2.1.4 

Distribution

It can be observed from Table 3 that the Ernakulum district accounts for the largest inflow of tourists for both Domestic and International categories.

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Table 3: District Tourist Inflow for 2010 (January-Dece (January-December) mber) S. No 1. 

District

International Tourists

Domestic Tourists

Alappuzha

41,977

183,416

2.  3. 

Ernakulum Idukki

277,675 48,295

1,987,743 464,123

4.  5. 

Kannur Kasargode

5,886 1,679

455,822 160,539

6. 

Kollam

8,211

196,773

7.  8.  9. 

Kottayam Kozhikkode

32,561 9,017

301,599 612,316

Malappuram

16,915

347,311

10. 

Palakkad

1,270

359,961

11. 

Pathanamthitta

829

82,470

12.  13. 

Trivandrum Thrissur

204,049 4,326

1,160,640 1,874,211

14. 

Wayanad

6,575

408,151

6,59,265

85,95,075

15.  TOTAL Source: Department of Tourism, Kerala  

The tourist inflow to Kerala is highly concentrated for both Domestic and International visitors. For Domestic visitors, around 58 percent of tourists are accounted by three districts namely Ernakulum, Thrissur and Trivandrum. For International visitors, two districts namely Ernakulum and Trivandrum account for around 73 percent of the total inflows. This is further reinforced by the destination wise tourist inflows provided in the Table 4. Table 4: Destination wise Tourist Inflow for 2010 (January-December) (January-December) S. No 1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9.  10. 

Destination Thiruvananthapuram Kovalam Ponmudi Poovar Varkala Kollam Palaruvi Aranmula Erumeli Alappuzha

11.  12.  13.  14.  15.  16.  17.  18.  19.  20.  21.  22.  23.  24.  25.  26.  27.  28.  29. 

Kuttanadu Kumarakom Munnar Thekkady Wagamon Aluva Cherai Beach Fort Kochi Kalady Kochi City Maradu Paravoor Athirappalli Chalakkudi Chavakkad Guruvayoor Malampuzha  Nelliyampathy Kodikuthimala

International Tourist 43,032 108,639 2,438 5,094 45,545 7,632 475 47 9 39,531

Domestic Tourist 696,555 262,456 26,773 23,846 160,238 170,068 26,330 3,981 5,000 187,178

1,724 26,599 19,690 27,537 1,101 12,258 5,244 65,396 6,080 116,536 37,881 1,529 484 9 135 3,233 365 47 375

7,746 245,063 225,748 170,857 18,366 193,269 20,510 129,466 61,588 912,700 73,568 15,185 58,779 2,221 56,632 1,726,389 71,046 24,385 9,148

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S. No 30.  31.  32.  33.  34.  35.  36.  37.  38. 

Destination  Nilambur Iringal Kottakkal Kakkayam Kozhikode City Kappad Peruvannamoozhi Thusharagiri Wayanad

39.  Meenkunnu-Payyambalam 40.  Muzhuppilangad 41.  Parassinikkadavu   42. Bekal 43.   Not at any destination 44.  Paravoor 45.  Athirappalli 46.  TOTAL Source: Department of Tourism, Kerala

2.1.5 

International Tourist 8,753 555 7,013 451 49 6,620 1,626 3,578 504

Domestic Tourist 33,956 4,389 7,404 66 492,890 3,869 2,842 1,120 406,776

323 51,128 43,032 108,639 2,438 5,094 45,545 6,59,265

37,960 222,456 164,274 13,311 1,618,671 696,555 262,456 85,95,075

Tourist Origin

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the states which share boundaries with Kerala, are the two largest sources of Domestic Tourists accounting for around 16 percent of the total Domestic tourist inflow. The top ten states by tourist origin accounted for 26 percent of the total Domestic Tourists in 2009, indicating diversity in origin source.

Figure 8: Top Ten Sources for Domestic and International International Tourists in 2009 In the case of International Tourists, the largest source countries are the United Kingdom (UK) and France. The top ten source countries accounted for 65 percent of the total International Tourists in 2009. The UK is the most significant tourism market for International visitors accounting for 26  percent of the total International Tourists coming to Kerala. 2.1.6 

Revenue from Tourism

Tourism is an important contributor to the state‟s state‟s GSDP,  GSDP, estimated to be around 8 percent of the total GSDP. The total estimated earnings from tourism in 2010 was around 17,348 crore as provided in the Table 5.

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Table 5: Earnings from tourism in Rs. Crore S. No 1

Year 2005

Forex earnings 1552.3

Domestic earnings 4281.4

Total earnings generated (direct + indirect)

2

2006

1988.4

4891.4

9,126

3

2007

2640.9

5978.6

11,433

4

2008

3066.5

6832.1

13,130

5

2009

2853.2

7122.2

13,231

6

2010

3375.4

7736.6

17,348 

7,738

Source: Department of Tourism, Kerala  

2.1.7 

State Government Agencies Associated with Tourism

a)  Department of Tourism, Kerala

The Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Kerala, is the apex body responsible for the 2

 promotion and development development of tourism tourism in Kerala . The DoT is responsible for: Tourism strategy & development of overall tourism sector policy Marketing and promotion of tourism & participation in tourism related events Identification and development development of tourism destinations Market research and statistics for tourism Implementation Impleme ntation and administration of the above The DoT is supported in the above activities by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), Tourism Resorts Kerala Limited (TRKL) and the District Tourism Promotion Councils (DTPC). b)  Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC)

The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) was incorporated in 1965 and carries out commercial operations related to development of tourist accommodation and package tours. The  properties operated operated by KTDC KTDC can be categorised categorised as: as: Classified hotels- 8  budget hotels- 7 motels- 13 Tamarind / Yatri Nivas hotels- 13 Restaurants and beer parlours- 20 restaurants –  restaurants  –  4  4 Boat clubs- 4 c)  Tourist Resort Kerala Ltd (TRKL)

Tourist Resort Kerala Ltd (TRKL) was incorporated in 1989 and is the agency meant for joint venture  projects which include include four hotel projects projects at Varkala, Kumarakom, Kumarakom, Thekkady and Ernakulam Ernakulam with with Taj Hotels.

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d)  Bekal Resort Development Corporation (BRDC)

The Bekal Resort Development Corporation (BRDC) was formed in 1995 to develop Bekal and adjoining areas in Kasargode district as an International beach tourism destination. The BRDC is responsible for the development of basic infrastructure in the designated area as well as allotting land to private partners for tourism development. e)  District Tourism Promotion Councils (DTPC)

The District Tourism Promotion Councils (DTPC) undertakes the responsibility of conceptualising, developing and marketing tourism products at the local level. There are 14 DTPCs responsible for  promoting tourism in each of the districts. The DTPC also monitor tourism quality standards and collect tourism related data.

2.2  Infrastructure Table 6Error! Reference source not found. provides a summary of the infrastructure scenario across he state in terms t erms of transportation & connectivity, power etc. Table 6: Infrastructure scenario scenario in Kerala Sector Roads

Status

Key initiatives

Category  National Highways

2009-10 1535

Implementation of the Kerala State Transport Project comprising highway up-gradation in two

State Highways Major District Roads

4341.6 18900

 phases of 254 km (phase I) and 326 km (phase II)

All Roads

24776.6

construction of 48 out of 65 rail over-bridges approved by the railways for Kerala development of 290 km of roads under various schemes

Railways

Total rail length of 1199 km in 200910

Initiating the development of the integrated railway coach factory at Kanjikode for which the state government has allotted 426 acres of land. The work on the coach factory in Palakkad is  progressing with the project being taken up as PPP. The coach factory entails an investment of Rs. 5000 crore in the first phase. Proposed introduction of MEMU trains servicing major railway stations.

Airports

Three airports operating at Trivandrum, Kochi and Kozhikode.

 proposed development of airport at Kannur on PPP basis

Ports

One major port (Cochin Port) under the government of India and 17 minor  ports under the state government.

 proposed development of the minor ports at Thangassery, Azhikkal and Beypore on PPP basis

41 navigable rivers in Kerala with total length of inland waterways being 1687 km

Declaration of the Kollam  –   Kottapuram stretch of the West Coast Canal along with Champakara and Udyogmandal Canals (total of 205 km) as the  National Waterway 3

Inland water transport

Development of the Rs. 6000 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Port on PPP basis

Grant in aid of Rs. 225 crore by the 12th Finance Commission to Kerala for development of inland water ways for the period 2006-10. The phase I  program comprises deepening of the existing

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Sector

Status

Key initiatives

canal, side protection works and phase II program comprises construction of boat jetties and aprons, reconstruction of bridges and formation of canals in the uncut portion. Power

Installed generation capacity of 2,746 MW with public sector accounting for 90% of capacity.

Total additional capacity of around 419 MW through ongoing and proposed projects

Source: Economic Survey of Kerala, 2010-11 

a)  Roads

Kerala has 151,652 km of road length with nearly 1,457 km of National Highways. The state is wellconnected to its neighbouring states and other ot her parts of India through n nine ine National Highways3. Figure 15Error! Reference source not found.  shows the road network in Kerala. Table 7: Road Network in the State Road Type

Road Length (km)

 National Highways

1,457

State Highway

4,341

District Road 18,900 Sources: Economic Review of Kerala, 2010, Annual Report 2010-11, Ministry of Road Transport &  Highways    Highways

Figure 9: Road map of Kerala Kerala   (Source: www.mapsofindia.com)

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b)  Rail

Kerala has a total rail length of around 1200 kilometres with the railway network falling under the Southern Railway which covers Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and parts of Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. Railway divisions at Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad and Madurai jointly carry out railway operations in the state (source: www.ibef.org). The rail network of Kerala is shown in the Figure 10.

Figure 10: Railway network of Kerala c)  Airports

(Source: www.mapsofindia.com)

Kerala has three major International airports at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kochi (Cochin) and Kozhikode (Calicut) (Calicut) airport. In addition, the Government Government of Kerala is proposing to develop an International airport at Kannur. There are also plans to develop an airstrip near Bekal in Kasargode for catering to charter flights. 2.2.1 

Tourist Accommodation

There were around 312 classified hotels in Kerala, with around 8,648 rooms in 2009 as shown in the Table 8.

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Table 8: Availability of Accomm Accommodation odation Facilities in Classified Hotels (2009) Town-wise Distribution

 No. Hotels)

5 StarDeluxe

5Star

4Star

3Star

2Star

1Star

Aptt. Hotel

Time Share Resort

Heri tage

UnClassified

Total

2

8

15

189

71

5

1

0

6

15

312

172

616

856

5042

1233

173

58

0

56

442

8648

of

 No. of Rooms

Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 2.2.2 

Information Centres

There are a number of information centres run by the DoT both inside and outside Kerala as provided  below: a)  Outside Kerala

The DoT runs six information centres in various states across India. The major centres where the information offices of the DoT are located include Chennai, New Delhi, Mysore, Goa, Mumbai and Kolkata. In addition the information on Kerala tourism is available at the India Tourism offices located across India. b)  In Kerala

Information offices are located at the major transport interchanges such as bus stations, railway stations and airports and at the DTPC offices in each district. In addition the information on Kerala tourism is also provided in the KTDC Tourist Reception Centres. The number of information offices in each tourism destination is summarised below: S. No 1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7. 

Table 9: District-wise Distribution of Information Offices District Number of Information Offices Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvanantha puram (Trivandrum) 7 Kollam 3 Pathanamthitta 2 Alappuzha 2 Kottayam 2 Idukki 2 Ernakulum 5

8.  9.  10.  11.  12.  13.  14.  15. 

Thrissur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur Kasargode Total

2 1 1 3 3 2 2 37

Source: www.keralatourism.org

2.2.3 

Wayside Facilities

Wayside centres providing facilities for food & beverages, rest rooms etc are important support infrastructure for tourists. While hotels and restaurants are readily available for tourists across the state, this is not the case for wayside facilities providing for rest rooms. KTDC is the largest player in

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this space, with around 13 motels under the Motel Araam brand. In terms of geographic distribution, around 75 percent of the facilities f acilities are located in between Trivandrum and Kochi. The DoT is trying to promote the development of around 250 wayside amenities across the state with 4

 private entrepreneurs entrepreneurs under the Vazhiyoram scheme . Based on the statistics published in the DoT website, there are around 13 such Vazhiyoram centres operational operational currently.

4

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3.  Initial screening of the Tourism Circuits 3.1  Based on Secondary Research On the basis of the t he discussions with the state tourism department and stakeholder stakeholder interactions with the travel and tour industry, the following major tourism themes were identified. Ayurveda- Kochi, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Trivandrum Beaches- Kovalam, Varkala, Marari, Bekal, Kannur Backwaters- Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kochi, Kozhikode Hill stations- Munnar, Wayanad, Vagamon, Ponmudi Wildlife reserve r eservess –  Periyar,   Periyar, Eravikulam, Thattekad, Parambikulam Heritage- Fort Kochi & Mattanchery, Kozhikode, Trivandrum

3.2  Key Parameters An exercise was further carried out to identify and prioritise four circuits from the above circuits. The key parameters on the basis of which the prioritisation of circuits has been carried out are summarised summarised  below. 3.2.1 

Tourist Profile

The type of tourist visiting a destination depends on the nature of destination. They can be broadly categorized into Domestic and International Tourists. This further affects the physical and socioeconomic development development of a destination as spending patterns determine the related multiplier effects. It also governs the type and scale of infrastructure require required. d. According to the estimates available from Department of Tourism, Kerala, the average expenditure  per day of International Tourists is the state is Rs. 3600 with a length of stay of 16 days while in case of Domestic Tourists; it is Rs. 1800 wherein length of stay is 6 days. While Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the two largest sources of Domestic Tourists, in the case of International Tourists, the largest source countries are the United Kingdom (UK) and France. 3.2.2 

Capacity and Sustainability 5

The carrying capacity   assessment and sustainability of tourism in the circuits identified is an important component of the study as it will form the basis for resource allocation and future development. The carrying capacity assessment has been done separately for the circuits, based on city population (resident), population density and tourist population and density (floating (fl oating population). The estimation has been done by comparing the total density with the city density norms for small, medium and large town / cities set by Urban Development Plan Formulation and Implementation Guidelines (UDPFI). Only such places have been considered that can offer a sustainable value

5

 Carrying capacity is defined as maximum number of individuals than a given environment can support without any adverse impact on it. 

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 proposition to the tourists such that when tourism products are offered in those places, they can be maintained as well. 3.2.3 

Travel and Tour

Generally, tour operators organize trips in such a way that only popular sites can be covered in a given  period of time. This practice creates more pressure on such destinations. Therefore, while selecting the circuits, attempts have been made to promote the sites situated around these popular / saturated destinations which are relatively less developed. 3.2.4 

Safety

Tourist safety has been considered and attempts have been made not to incorporate any such destination which is already adversely affected in terms of law and order.

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4.  Stakeholder Consultation 4.1  State Government After the initial identification of tourism circuits, discussions were held with the officials of the DoT, Kerala and other stakeholders for short-listing the three priority circuits. Based on the discussions, the following tourism circuits and destinations have been identified for further study. Three Major Tourism Circuits

1)  Circuit 1: North Regional Circuit consisting of Kozhikode-Malappuram-Nilambur-WayanadKannur-Bekal 2)  Circuit

2: Southern Regional Regional Circuit consisting consisting of Thiruvananthapuram-Thenm Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmalaala- Varkala-

Kollam- Pathanamthitta- Alappuzha 3)  Circuit 3: Central Regional Circuit consisting of Kochi-Kumarakom-Kottayam-VagamonThekkady- Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-G Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-Guruvayoor-Palak uruvayoor-Palakkad kad Tourism Park

The DoT has currently identified the following areas for the potential development of Tourism Parks as summarised below. Vagamon, Vagam on, Idukki districtdi strict- The Department of Tourism owns about 100 acres of land at Vagamon which can be developed into an eco-destination focusing paragliding, camping sites, ayurvedic resorts etc Karappuzha Dam: Dam: Karappuzha dam located in Wayanad district is a beautiful site having potential of developing as the tourism hub of Wayanad. More than 300 acres of public land in the form of islands is available for developing tourism products and infrastructure here. Rural Tourism

The DoT has identified the following areas for the development of the rural tourism cluster as indicated below: Idayar Island, Thiruvallam near Trivandrum Anthakaranazhy Anthakarana zhy in Alappuzha district Koorachundu-Peruvannam KoorachunduPeruvannamuzhi uzhi in i n Kozhikode district Malarikkall in Kottayam district Malarikka

4.2  Ranked List of Tourism Circuits As described in the previous sections, the tourism circuits identified for development development are summarised summarised  below. The Circuit Circuit 1 has subsequently subsequently been selected selected as the priority circuit to be sstudied. tudied. 1)  Circuit 1: North Regional Circuit consisting of Kozhikode-Malappuram-Nilambur-WayanadKannur-Bekal

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2)  Circuit

2: Southern Regional Regional Circuit consisting consisting of Thiruvananthapuram-Thenm Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmalaala- Varkala-

Kollam- Pathanamthitta- Alappuzha 3)  Circuit 3: Central Regional Circuit consisting of Kochi-Kumarakom-Kottayam-VagamonThekkady- Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-G Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-Guruvayoor-Palak uruvayoor-Palakkad kad The Circuit 1 destinations spread out across five districts of Kerala. The base for the tourism circuit would be Kozhikode city with Kannur as a subsidiary base. The major destinations in the Circuit 1 are summarized summariz ed in the Table 10 below. Table 10: Major Tourism Sites in the Circuit 1 Base town

Tourist Destinations

District

Site function / Characteristic

Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Hub for entry, stay and exit

Kozhikode beach Beypore port

Kozhikode Kozhikode

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Feroke

Kozhikode

Tourism destination

Kappad beach

Kozhikode

Tourism destination

Peruvannamoozhi

Kozhikode

Tourism destination

Kakkayam Thusharagiri

Kozhikode Kozhikode

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Vadakara Kottakal

Kozhikode Malappuram

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Vandoor

Malappuram

Tourism destination

Thiroor

Malappuram

Tourism destination

Thirunavaya

Malappuram

Tourism destination

 Nila

Malappuram

Tourism destination

Ponnani

Malappuram

Tourism destination

Kondotti

Malappuram

Tourism destination

Thirurangadi

Malappuram

Tourism destination

Kadalundi Connolly‟s plot museum Adayanpara

Malappuram

Tourism destination

Malappuram

Tourism destination

&

teak

Malappuram

Kalpetta/ Sultan

Kalpetta

Wayanad

Secondary hub after Kozhikode

Bathery

Lakkidi Pookot lake Soochipara waterfall

Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Chembra peak Edakkal caves

Wayanad Wayanad

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Jain temple at Kalpetta

Wayanad

Tourism destination

Sultan Bathery

Wayanad

Muthanga wildlife sanctuary Mananthavady

Wayanad Wayanad

Thirunelly temple Begur wildlife sanctuary

Wayanad Wayanad

Secondary hub for night stay & accommodation Tourism destination Tourism destination and hu hub b for night stay & accommodation Tourism destination Tourism destination

Kuruva island

Wayanad

Tourism destination

Pazhassi tomb Karapuzha dam

Wayanad Wayanad

Tourism destination Tourism destination

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Base town

Tourist Destinations

District

Site function / Characteristic

Kannur

Kannur town

Kannur

Secondary hub after Kozhikode

Muzhuppilangad beach Payyambalam beach

Kannur Kannur

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Meenkunnu beach

Kannur

Tourism destination

St. Anjelo‟s fort

Kannur

Tourism destination

Pythal mala

Kannur

Tourism destination

Parassinikadavu Aralam wild life sanctuary

Kannur Kannur

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Pazhassi dam Arakkal kettu

Kannur Kannur

Tourism destination Tourism destination

Ezhimala

Kannur

Tourism destination

Rajarajeswara temple

Kannur

Tourism destination

Gundert bungalow

Kannur

 Night stay and accommodation in addition to Kannur Tourism destination

Thalassery fort

Kannur

Tourism destination

Overbury‟s folly

Kannur

Tourism destination

Dharmadam beach & island

Kannur

Tourism destination

Kasargode town

Kasargode

Secondary hub after Kozhikode

Bekal fort & Bekal beach

Kasargode

Tourism destination

Valiyaparamba / Kavvayi  backwaters

Kasargode

Tourism destination

Ranipuram hill station

Kasargode

Tourism destination

Kappil beach

Kasargode

Tourism destination

Kasargode

Kasargode

Tourism destination

Kannur Thalassery

Kasargode

/

Thalassery

4.3  Carrying Capacity Analysis Tourism carrying capacity (TCC) is defined as „the maximum number of people that may visit the tourist destination without causing destruction of the physical, economic and socio cultural environment and an unacceptable decrease in the quality of visitors‟ satisfaction.‟  satisfaction.‟   (Alvin Chandy, 2009). The aassessment aassessment of TCC is based on three major indicators: Physical-Ecological Socio-Demographic Political- Economic.  Physical and Ecological Indicators  Indicators  are based on fixed components (ecological capacity, assimilative capacity) and flexible components (infrastructure systems like water supply, electricity, transportation, etc). Socio -demographic Indicators  Indicators  refer to social and demographic issues and importance to local communities, as they relate to the presence and growth of tourism. Some of these can be expressed in quantitative terms but most require suitable socio- psychological research.

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 Political-economicc Indicators refer  Political-economi Indicators refer to the impacts of tourism on local economic structures, activities, etc. including competition to other sectors. The objective of the interventions intended by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is to improve the quality and quantity of tourism infrastructure at tourist destinations/circuits in a sustainable manner. Hence, Hence, for the purposes of this report the primary focus would be on the t he Physical and Ecological Indicators. It is expected that improvement in physical infrastructure at destinations/circuits would translate into improvements in the socio-demographic and politicaleconomic conditions of these places.

Figure 11: Methodology for Carrying Capacity Analysis The methodology for evaluating the available carrying capacity for the tourist destinations is illustrated in the Figure 11 and is described below. I.

 

Calculation of Existing Load (LEXISTING )

This is done by calculating the following: a)   Resident Population Density (β RP RP ) :  This was derived by dividing the existing resident

 population of the tourist tourist town by its area in hectares (ha.) (ha.) b)  D omestic T To ouri ur i st D De ensity  (β DT DT  ) : This was derived as follows:  

 Step  Ste p 1.  Domestic Tourist Arrival (TD): Domestic tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was determined. 

 Step  Ste p 2.  Domestic Tourist stay days in peak seasons (TDSP): Domestic tourist arrival arrival was multiplied by average number number of days of tourist stay at that t hat tourist town. TDSP = TD * Stay Average Days 

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 Step  Ste p 3.  Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season ( αDSP ): This was evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days comprising the peak season  αDSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season 

 Step  Ste p 4.  Domestic Tourist Density ( β DT   ) : This was evaluated by diving Average number of DT  tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist ttown own in hectares.   β DT DT = αPS / Area  c)  F or ei gn Tou Tourr ist De Density  nsity  (β F T  ) : This was derived as follows: 

 Step  Ste p 1.  Foreign Tourist Arrival (TF):  Foreign tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was determined 

 Step  Ste p 2.  Tourist stay days in peak seasons (T FSP): Foreign tourist arrival was multiplied multiplied by average number number of day of stay for tourist at that tourist town. TFSP = TF * Stay Average Days 

 Step  Ste p 3.  Average number of tourist staying staying per day during peak season(αFSP) : This was evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days comprising the peak season  αFSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season 

 Step  Ste p 4.  Foreign Tourist Density:  This was evaluated by diving Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares hectares..   ΒF T = αPS / Area  Aggregate Peak Density (APD) = = Resident  Resident Population Population Density + Density + Domestic  Domestic Tourist Tourist Density + Density +  

 Foreign Tourist Tourist Density APD 

= β RP RP + β DT  DT  + β F T  

Existing Load (LEXISTING) = = Aggregate  Aggregate Peak Peak Density Density *  * Area  Area of the town LEXISTING = APD * Area II.  Estimation of Carrying Capacity (CC) a.  UDPFI Density (DUDPFI):  The Urban Development Plan Formulation and Implementation

Guidelines (UDPFI, 1996) guidelines classifies the towns on the basis of population as follows:  S. No

Towns

Table 11: UDPFI Density Limits Population Upper Limit Density (PPH)

1

Small Town

Less than 50000

125

2

Medium Town

50000 - 500000

150

3

Large City

More than 500000

150

4 5

Metro Cities Small Hill Town

6

Medium Hill Town

175 20000

75

20000-80000

90

More than 80000

90

7 Large Hill Town Source: UDPFI Guidelines, 1996

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The densities suggested by the UDPFI guidelines as shown in the Table 11 are for the standard cases. Tourist towns which vary from highly eco-sensitive sanctuaries to highly dense pilgrimage places have specific characteristics and carrying capacities. Thus, UDPFI densities need to be adjusted to account for these factors, which which is done with the help of Normalizing Density (№)  (№)  Normalizing Density (№)  (№) 

 Normalizing density density is evaluated evaluated as follows: 1.  Sites were evaluated evaluated on a normalizing normalizing index (Ni) of range -10 to +10

 Negative Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed on a conservative conservative scale (i.e. for example places which are ecologically sensitive). Positive Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed at higher values than prevailing such as pilgrimage towns etc. 2.  The values of the indices were evaluated based on a qualitative assessment with respect to the

Physical –  Physical  –  Ecological  Ecological indicators. The indicators which were assessed assessed for the category wise tourist  places are summarized summarized in Table 12: Table 12: Physical and Ecologica Ecologicall Indicators Physical –  Ecological Physical –   Ecological Indicators

Biodiversity

Thematic Areas Coastal Area

Islands

Protected Areas

Rural Areas

Mountain Resorts













Air Quality  Noise Pollution

Urban, Historic

Pilgrimage Place































Availability of Power Water





Waste Management





Cultural heritage















Tourist Infrastructure















Land Availability















Quality of Transport Infrastructure



Source: Countries,E.(Dec,2001). Defining, Measuring and Evaluating Carrying Capacity in European Tourism  Destinations.Athens.    Destinations.Athens.

Normalizing Density (№) was calculated by multiplying a factor of 10pph by the Normalizing index.

 Normalizing Density Density (№) = 10* Ni  Ni  (The value of 10pph was derived by establishing the boundary conditions of lower and upper sustainable densities for tourist towns of the relevant categories. To establish the lower limit, reference was made to the capacity norms cited by World Tourism Organization WTO (Inskeep, 1991).. The upper limit was established by determining the densities for saturated tourist towns.) 1991)

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The Normalizing index (Ni) was evaluated as follows: Each of the applicable indicators for the corresponding thematic area (to which the tourist destination/circuits belong) was ranked on a scale of 0-10. The average of the indicators would give the t he value of the Normalizing index (Ni). Carrying Capacity Density (CCD) was calculated by summing up the Upper Limit of the relevant

UDPFI density with the t he Normalizing Density Carrying Capacity Density (CCD) = DUDPFI + №  №  Carrying Capacity (CC) was calculated by multiplying the carrying capacity density with the Area

of the respective town in hectares. Carrying Capacity (CC) = CCD * Area of Town Available Capacity was finally evaluated by finding the difference between the Carrying Capacity of

the tourist town and the Existing Load in the town. Available Capacity = Carrying Capacity (CC) - Existing Load (LEXISTING) 

Table 13: Social and Demogra Demographic phic Indicators Social Demographic Indicators

Coastal Area

Demography  

Tourist Flows Social Behavioral Aspects Health Hygiene Safety

Islands

Thematic Areas Protected Rural Mountain Areas Areas Resorts

 

 

 

 

 

&

 

&

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Urban & Historic

   

 

 

Pilgrimage Place

   

 

 

 

 

Source: Countries,E.(Dec,2001). Defining, Measuring and Evaluating Carrying Capacity in European Tourism  Destinations.Athens.    Destinations.Athens. Political Economic Indicators

Table 14: Political Economic Indicators Thematic Areas

-

Tourism Earnings and Investment Employment

Coastal Area    

Islands

Protected Areas

Rural Areas

Mountain Resorts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Urban & Historic  

Pilgrimage Place    

            Public Expenditure and Revenue Source: Countries,E.(Dec,2001). Defining, Measuring and Evaluating Carrying Capacity in European Tourism  Destinations.Athens    Destinations.Athens

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Table 15: Evaluation Criterion of Physical and Ecological Indicators Physical –  Ecological Indicators Physical –  Biodiversity

Evaluation Criterion Threatened species, Protected areas as a percent of territory and type of ecosystem Population exposure to air pollution - Sox & Nox emission intensities Sensitivity to noise pollutions. Allowable decibels limit if specified. Hours of regular power supply from all energy sources. Intensity of Use of water resources. Drinking water availability

Air Quality  Noise Pollution Availability of Power Water

@135lpcd. Generation of waste, Movement of hazardous waste, Availability of waste management system Cultural & Heritage Listed Buildings and scheduled ancient monuments at risk.  No. of community heritage groups active. Cultural traditions and communities which are at a risk of getting extinct. Tourist infrastructure Availability of tourist infrastructure such as on site accommodation, wayside amenities, signages, restaurants, public convenience, petrol pumps etc. Land Availability Area of Land available for tourism development. Quality of Transport Infrastructure Inter and Intra city transport connectivity in tourist towns. Availability of Last Mile connectivity. Source: White V.,M. G. (2006). Indicators of Sustainibility and Sustainable Tourism: Some Example Sets.  Aberdeen: The Macaulay Institute. Waste Management

4.4  Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis of the Priority Circuit Using the mentioned methodology, the carrying capacity of North Regional Circuit, consisting Kozhikode-Malappuram-Nilambur-Wayanad-Kannur-Bekal was analyzed. The results of the analysis are summarized summarized in the t he Table 16. Table 16: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis Tourist Town

Existing Load

Carrying Capacity

Available Capacity

Estimating Load

2010

Carrying Capacity

Available Capacity

2020

Kozhikode

705295

2172040

1466745

804533

2172040

1367507

Kannur

77075

143390

66315

81260

143390

62130

Kalpetta

38514

468510

429996

52009

468510

416501

Table 16 shows that cities such as Kozhikode and Kalpetta has more carrying capacity and prospects of tourism related development development than Kannur.

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5.  Existing Infrastructure Status An assessment of tourism infrastructure between major tourist destinations has been done. The template for infrastructure gap assessment is as presented in Table 17. Each of the destinations and their en-route stretches stretches have been assessed assessed and rated rated on a scale of A, B, C,D and and E wherein, A denotes „Very Good‟, B denotes „Good‟, C denotes „Fair‟, D denotes „Bad‟ and E denotes „Very Bad‟. The infrastructure assessment sheets are presented as Annexure-II.

5.1  Template to Destinations

Evaluate

Infrastructure

status/availability

between

Tourist

Table 17: Template to Evaluate Infrastructure Infrastructure Status/Availability between Tourist Destinations Route Destination Enroute/ Onsite

E nroute

Parameters

D i stance stance i n km  Approa  App roach ch R oad

Components

Rating

Remarks

Quality (A-E) Type of Road (metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E)

Transport

Modes Used by tourists

(more specific to transport Availability (A-E) access to tourist destinations  fr  fro om vari ous parts of ccity) ity) Waysid Waysi de Ameni Amenities ties

Restaurants availability Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability

D i rection rection Signage Si gnagess (I nside Sufficiency (A-E)

On Si te

the to directing the touristcity destinations)

Languages

L and owne ownerr shi ship p of the Si te

 N.A

C i ty/T ty/T own own Accom A ccommo moda datition on

Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-E)

D ri nking Wat Water facility facility

Availability (A-E) Quality(A-E)

 Solid  Sol id Wast Waste e Manage Managem ment E le lect ctrr i city Parking

A-E Supply (AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-E) Availability of Land for future parking

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Route Destination Enroute/ Onsite

Parameters

Components

Rating

Remarks

Area of this land (approx)

T ou ourr i st I nformation nformation Centre Centress

Available(Y/N) Quality (A-E)

T r aine ained d G ui uid des I nforma nformation Si gnages gnages

Availability (A-E) Sufficiency (A-E) Languages

 Sea  Se ating/ R esting sting

Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-E)

P ub ublilicc Conv C onve enie ni ence  Shop  Sho ps/ K iosks

Availability (A-E) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-E)

 Stree  Stre et L ight ig hting ing

Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-E)

 Si  Sitte  Spe  Sp ecifi cificc Comments

5.2  Introduction to the Circuit 1 The destinations in the Circuit 1 are located across five major districts in North Kerala, namely   Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargode . The tourism destinations identified

consist of a number of major and emerging tourism destinations. The city of Kozhikode is the natural entry point and hub for the destinations in Circuit 1. Given the geographic spread of the tourism destinations, there are other towns in the districts which would be secondary hubs cum accommodation points in addition to Kozhikode. It may be noted that all the tourism destinations identified, would come within 150-200 kilometres from Kozhikode. The overall coverage of the destinations is provided in the Figure 12. Due to the number of tourism destinations covered in the Circuit 1, the identified destinations have been further broken down into further groups as indicated  below. The analysis in terms of infrastructure gaps and indicative projects has been carried based on these groups with Kozhikode as the primary hub and secondary hubs such as Kannur, Kalpetta and Bekal / Kasargode.

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Figure 12: Circuit 1 coverage coverage in terms terms of districts

S.No

Table 18: Sub-circuits within Circuit 1 with Primary and Secondary Hubs Sub-circuit Primary hub Secondary hub

1. 

Kozhikode- Malappuram sub-circuit

Kozhikode

-

2. 

Kozhikode- Wayanad sub-circuit

Kozhikode

Kalpetta

3. 

Kozhikode  –   Kannur- Thalassery sub-

Kozhikode

Kannur

Kozhikode

Kasargode / Bekal

circuit 4. 

Kozhikode- Kasargode sub-circuit

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Figure 13: Primary and secondary hubs considered for the Priority Circuit in i n Kerala

Bekal

Kannur

Kalpetta

Kozhikode

5.2.1 

Major Tourism Products

The major tourism products in the Circuit 1 can be categorised as given below. Beaches –  Beaches  –  Bekal,  Bekal, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thalassery Religious destinations / pilgrimage  –   major temples such as Thirunavaya, Parassinikadavu, Pazhayangadi mosque etc Hill stations & scenic spots  –   Ranipuram, Paithalmala, waterfalls & lakes in Wayanad,  Nilambur Wildlife sanctuaries and parks –  parks –  Wayanad,  Wayanad, Kannur Historical / heritage / cultural  –   Bekal fort, Thunchan memorial, Pazhassi tomb, Arakkal museum, St. Angelo‟s fort etc  etc  Backwaters- Kovvayi- Valiyaparamba backwaters between Kannur and Nileswaram 5.2.2 

Tourist Arrivals

The breakups of tourist arrivals for the destinations in Circuit 1 are provided in the Table 19.

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Destination Malappuram

Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur Kasargode

Table 19: Tourist arrivals in Circuit 1 Destinations in 2010 Domestic International 347,311 16,915 612,316 9,017 408,151 6,575 455,822 5,886 160,539 1,679

Total 364,226

621,333 414,726 461,708 162,218

Source: Department of Tourism, Kerala The relative contribution of the tourism destinations in Circuit 1 to the overall tourist numbers for Kerala is indicated in Error! Reference source not found.14. The net contribution of north Kerala to the total tourism traffic is around 22percent which is low considering that the region covers 5 out of 14 districts of Kerala. It can be seen that the relative contribution for International Tourists is just around 6 percent of the total International Tourist inflow into Kerala. Domestic Tourists contribute around 98 percent of the total tourists coming to north Kerala compared to around 93percent for Kerala overall. The above statistic reinforces the need to develop and promote north Kerala as a tourism destination in addition to the current tourism hotspots of south and central Kerala.

8.0%

Domestic % 7.1% 7.0%

International %

6.7%

Total % 6.0%

5.3% 5.0%

5.0%

4.7% 4.5% 4.0%

4.0%

3.0%

3.9%

2.6% 1.9% 1.8%

2.0%

1.4% 1.0%

1.0%

0.9% 0.3%

0.0% K A NNUR

K A S A RGO D

K O Z HI K O DE

MA LA PPURA M

W A YA NA D

Figure 14: Contribution of Circuit 1 to Kerala tourism figures in 2010 The development of the North Kerala circuit is expected to provide the following benefits: enable the creation of new tourism assets and products in North Kerala  promote private sector tourism investment in North North Kerala reduce the load and manage issues of overcapacity in the case of the Central and Southern Kerala spread the benefits of tourism more broadly across the state

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5.3  Infrastructure Status Site

visits

have

been

conducted

for

the

destinations identified in Circuit 1 with a gap assessment

carried

out

for

identified

infrastructure categories. The gap assessment has been done on a qualitative basis for the following infrastructure categories summarized

Kozhikode

 below: 1)  Transport and connectivity 2)  Utilities such as power, water, etc 3)  Accommodation 4)  Way side amenities 5)  Maintenance

and

management

of

built

heritage/tourist attractions The city of Kozhikode would be the major hub and entry / exit point to the Circuit 1. Keeping this in view, the Priority Circuit has been broken up into the following sub-circuits, which would be linked to Kozhikode. 1.  Kozhikode- Malappuram sub-circuit 2.  Kozhikode- Wayanad sub-circuit 3.  Kozhikode Kozhikode –   –  Kannur Kannur- Thalassery sub-circuit 4.  Kozhikode- Kasargode sub-circuit 5.3.1 

Kozhikode

The city of Kozhikode (Calicut) is the third largest urban centre in Kerala and the largest urban centre in north Kerala. The city is renowned for its rich maritime heritage with ancient ports such as Beypore and Kappad, where Vasco da Gama made his first landing in 1498. The Kozhikode railway station is the major railway station in north Kerala and the Karipur International airport is located around 28 kilometers from Kozhikode. A snapshot of Kozhikode is provided in the Table 20.

S.No

Category

Table 20: Snapshot of Kozhikode City Description / Parameter

1. 

Area

128 square kilometers

2. 

Population

3. 

 Number of wards wards

2.03 million in Kozhikode urban area as per provisional figures of 2011 census 75

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S.No

4. 

Category

Accessibility

Description / Parameter

Karipur airport which is an International airport - 28 kilometers from city centre Kozhikode railway station- 1 kilometer from city centre well connected road network state highways and national highways such as NH-17, NH-212 & 213 connecting Kozhikode with the rest of India

5. 

Major tourism destinations

Kozhikode beach Kappad beach Mananchira square Beypore port Thusharagiri Thusharag iri water falls Kadalundi bird sanctuary

6. 

Accommodation Accomm odation

There are more than 30 hotels in Kozhikode ranging from 5 star hotels to budget hotels.

Source: Kozhikode Corporation & Kerala Tourism 5.3.2 

Kozhikode –  Kozhikode  –  Malappuram  Malappuram Sub-Circuit

The destinations covered in this sub-circuit are located across the districts of Kozhikode and Malappuram. Based on the discussions with the DoT, Kerala, around 17 destinations have been identified in this sub-circuit. These destinations have been classified based on importance as high, medium and minor. The primary hub is Kozhikode. The majority of the destinations are located within 50-60 kilometres from Kozhikode with Ponnani, in Malappuram district, being the farthest at around 85 kilometres. The annexure to this report provides an overview of the infrastructure availability of this sub-circuit for the sites / destinations identified. An overview of the tourist destinations in the Kozhikode- Malappuram sub-circuit is provided in Table 21.

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No

1. 

Table 21: Overview of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Malappuram Sub-Circuit Sub-Circuit Destination Relative Comments importance Vadakara Minor one of the ancient ancient centres centres for Kalaripayattu, the martial tradition of Kerala Sand banks peninsula where the Moorad / Kottakal River meets the sea , located 3 km from the town with an area maintained by the municipality as a

2. 

Kappad beach

High

3. 

Kozhikode beach

High

4. 

Beypore

High

5. 

Feroke

Medium

 point to view the sunset. There is a beach opposite the Sand banks named the silent beach. Beach where Vasco Da Gama landed in India commemorated by a monument  potential for development development as a beach destination with resorts already developed Located around 2 kilometres from the city centre and a popular destination for Domestic Tourists with a marine aquarium old maritime port for Kerala  beach destination alongside port which has been recently renovated and is a popular destination for Domestic Tourists remains of a fort built by Tipu Sultan and maintained by the ASI currently a well and a small magazine building remain

6. 

Kadalundi

High

Location of a bird sanctuary near the spot where the Kadalundi river meets the sea  potential for eco-tourism eco-tourism and adventure adventure sports

7. 

Tirurangadi

Minor

8. 

Tirur

Medium

associated with the freedom struggle and the wagon tragedy under the British rule Important as the birth place of Thunchath Ezhuthachan considered as the father of Malayalam literature and the Thunchan Paramba memorial Thunjan utsavam festival for arts and literature held on an annual basis

9. 

Ponnani

High

10. 

Thirunavaya

Medium

Tidal mouth where the Bharathapuzha River and the Tirur River meet with the sea. It is also a nesting  place for migratory migratory birds. The Biyyam Kayal is a waterway with boating facilities provided by the DTPC Location for a number of ancient temples and mosques location of the Thirunavaya temple which is a major centre for religious pilgrims famous as the location where the Mamankam th festival was held till the 18  century currently a martial arts festival based on Kalaripayattu is held on an annual basis

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No

Destination

11. 

Kottakal

Relative importance Medium

12. 

Kondotty

Medium

13. 

Vandoor

Minor

14. 

 Nilambur

High

Comments

Centre for the Arya Vaidya Sala facility where traditional Ayurvedic Ayurvedic medical medical treatment is provided provided in an extensive campus The Arya Vaidya Sala also maintains its herbal gardens and manufactures ayurvedic medicines in its campus The remains of the fortified palace of the Kizhakke Kovilakam kings is located in Kottakal mainly famous for the 500 year old Pazhayangadi mosque located in Kondotty centre for Domestic religious tourism mainly noted as the location for the Vandoor Sivan temple which is a major centre for religious tourism scenic destination with forests and wildlife habitats Location of the oldest teak plantation in the world named Connoly‟s plot. The longest hanging bridge in Kerala provides access to the teak plantation. The Adyan Para waterfalls are located 14 km from

15. 

Tusharagiri

Medium

16. 

Kakkayam

Medium

17. 

Peruvannamoozhi

Medium

 Nilambur Scenic spot with three waterfalls and potential for developing trekking and adventure tourism  picturesque dam site with potential for development of adventure sports Location of the Peruvannamoozhi dam developed as a scenic spot with facilities for boating and including a crocodile farm and gardens. Experimental farm of the Indian Institute of Spices Research is located here. Forms part of the Malabar wildlife sanctuary.

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Figure 15: Site photographs showing Existing Condition of Tourism Destinations in KozhikodeMalappuram Sub-Circuit

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Peruvannamoozhi Vadakara Kakkayam

Tusharagiri

Kappad

Nilambur

Kozhikode

Kondotty Vandoor

Beypore

Feroke Kadalundi

Tirurangadi

Kottakal

Tirur Thirunavaya

Ponnani

  Figure 16: Map of Destinations identified in Kozhikode- Malappuram SubSub-Circuit Circuit 5.3.3 

Kozhikode- Wayanad Sub-Circuit

The destinations covered in this sub-circuit are located across the district of Wayanad. Based on the discussions with the DoT, Kerala, around 12 destinations have been identified in this sub-circuit. These destinations have been classified based on importance as high, medium and minor. The majority of the destinations are located l ocated within 80-100 kilometres from Kozhikode with Thirunelly, the farthest from Kozhikode at around 127 kilometres. In this case, Kalpetta is considered as the support hub to Kozhikode for Wayanad district. The annexure to this report provides an overview of the infrastructure availability of this sub-circuit. The overview of the tourist destinations in the Kozhikode- Wayanad Wayanad sub-circuit is provided in Table 22.

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Table 22: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Wayana Kozhikode-Wayanad d Sub-Circuit No Destination Relative Comments importance 1. 

Lakkidi

Medium

Gateway to Wayanad and is one of the highest spots in Wayanad district. Located at around 700 metres above MSL along the famous Thamarassery pass in the Western Ghats Mainly a sightseeing spot on route to Wayanad.

2. 

Pookot lake

High

scenic freshwater lake with boating facilities and tourist amenities

3. 

Soochipara waterfalls

High

three tiered waterfalls surrounded by forests view of the tea estates in Wayanad

4. 

Chembra peak

Medium

highest peak in Wayanad and is accessed by a trek of around 5 km trekking destination based on permission from the department of forests trekking equipment provided by DTPC

5. 

Edakkal caves

High

caves with prehistoric writings and believed to have been inhabited over several periods from 5000 BC onwards accessed by a trekking trail of 1 km

6. 

Jain temple at Kalpetta

Minor

7. 

Muthanga sanctuary

High

8. 

Pazhassi tomb Manathavady

wildlife

  9.

Thirunelly temple

10. 

Kuruva dweep

11. 

Begur wild sanctuary

at

life

Medium

Entry and exit to caves by same route which leads to congestion during peak tourist season remains of an ancient Jain temple at Kalpetta which is currently under the ASI Major wildlife sanctuary and part of the Nilgiri  biosphere and bounded by Nagarhole and Bandipur on the border with Karnataka state Memorial to Pazhassi Raja who organised one of th the first resistances to the British in the 18   century along with a museum

Medium

ancient Vishnu over a thousand years old and a centre for temple religious pil grims pilgrims

High

River delta of around 1000 acres on the Kabini River with the island accessed by boats run by Kerala Tourism. Wildlife sanctuary located l ocated near Mananthavady

High

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Mananthavady

Thirunelly

Begurwildlife sanctuary

Kuruvadweep

Sultan Bathery Muthangawild life sanctua s anctuary ry Kalpetta Edakkalcaves

Pookotlake

Soochipara waterfalls

Lakkidi

Chembrapeak

Kozhikode

Figure 17: Destinations identified in Kozhikode-Wayana Kozhikode-Wayanad d Sub-Circuit

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Figure 18: Site photographs showing Existing Condition of Tourism Destinations in KozhikodeWayanad Sub-Circuit 5.3.4 

Kozhikode –  Kozhikode  –  Kannur Kannur- Thalassery Sub-Circuit

The destinations covered in this sub-circuit are located across the district of Kannur. Based on the discussions with the DoT, Kerala, around 16 destinations have been identified in this sub-circuit. These destinations have been classified based on importance as high, medium and minor. The majority of the destinations are located within 80-90 kilometres from Kozhikode with Pythal mala the farthest from Kozhikode at around 150 kilometres. In this case, Kannur is considered as the support hub to Kozhikode. The annexure to this report provides an overview of the infrastructure availability of this sub-circuit. The overview of the tourist destinations in the Kozhikode- Kannur- Thalassery sub-circuit is provided in Table 23.

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Table 23: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kannur-Thalassery Kozhikode-Kannur-Thalassery Sub-Circuit S. Destination Relative Comments No Importance 1.  Gundert Minor former bungalow of Dr. Hermann Gundert who Bungalow developed the first Malayalam dictionary & currently owned by a private party 2.  Thalassery Fort High Fort built by the British in 1708 and now maintained by the ASI 3.  Overbury‟s Medium Architectural folly which serves as a public park for Folly local people which has been recently renovated and redeveloped 4.  Dharmadam High Private Island of around 5 acres located around 100 Beach meters from the mainland. High 5.  Dharmadam  beach popular with local residents and located near Island Kannur 6.  Muzhappilangad High Only drive in beach in Kerala with potential for Beach development developme nt of water sports 7.  Payyambalam High Popular beach destination with a beach garden Beach maintained by the DTPC. It is located around 2 km from Kannur 8.  Meenkunnu High Located around 12 km from Kannur and relatively Beach underdeveloped 9. 

St. Angelo‟s Angelo‟s fort

10. 

Pythal Mala

11. 

Parassinikadavu

High

12. 

Aralam Wild Life Sanctuary Pazhassi Dam

Medium

Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and currently maintained by the ASI located 3 km from Kannur hill station located more than 60 km from Kannur and near the Kerala –  Kerala – Karnataka Karnataka border in the Western Ghats  potential for developme development nt as a hill station with resorts and adventure sports Major destination is the Parassinikadavu Sr.Muthappan temple with a daily Theyyam dance performance The other major attraction is the Parassinikadavu snake  park wild life sanctuary located 20 km from Iritty

Medium

scenic destination developed near an irrigation reservoir

13. 

14. 

Arakkal Palace

15. 

Ezhimala

16. 

Rajarajeswara temple

High

Medium

Medium

Minor

Medium

over the Valappatanam river with boating facilities  provided by the DTPC DTPC and a ga garden rden with sculptures sculptures Museum dedicated to the Arakkal royal family and developed in part of the Arakkal palace by the DoT and the Department of Culture, Kerala. Picturesque hill destination located around 40 km from Kannur forming a promontory. Developm Development ent around the area is restricted due to the t he presence of the Indian Naval Academy which was completed in 2009 Ancient Siva temple located at Taliparamba near Kannur, and one of the most prominent Siva temples in South India. Domestic religious tourism potential

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Figure 19: Site photographs showing Existing Condition of Tourism Destinations in KozhikodeKannur-Thalassery Kannur-Tha lassery Sub-Circuit

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Parassinikadavu

Pythal mala

Rajarajeswara temple Pazhassidam

Ezhimala

Aralamwild life sanctuary

Meenkunnu beach

Kannur Thalassery

Kozhikode

Figure 20: Destinations Identified in Kozhikode- Kannur-Thalasse Kannur-Thalassery ry Sub-Circuit 5.3.5 

Kozhikode- Kasargode sub-circuit

The destinations covered in this sub-circuit are located across the district of Kasargode. Based on the discussions with the DoT, Kerala, around 5 destinations have been identified in i n this sub-circuit. These destinations identified consist of major, minor and emerging tourism destinations and are indicated in the Figure 21. The majority of the t he destinations are located within 150-170 kilometres from Kozhikode with Ranipuram the farthest from Kozhikode at around 190 kilometres. In this case, Kasargode / Bekal is considered as the support hub to Kozhikode. The annexure to this report provides an overview of the infrastructure availability of this sub-circuit. The overview of the tourist destinations in the Kozhikode- Kasargode sub-circuit is provided in Table 24.

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Table 24: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kasargode Sub-C Sub-Circuit ircuit No Destination Relative Comments importance 1.  Bekal High The Bekal Tourism Development Corporation (BRDC) formed in 1995, has initiated the creation of a greenfield tourism based development which is one of the first of its kind in India. Under this development resorts and tourism developments are envisaged in identified areas around the Bekal fort The major attractions are the Bekal fort and the beach The BRDC has acquired 233.67 acres of land for development of 6 resort sites as well as other tourism & infrastructure related activities. The total land area earmarked for resorts is around 200 acres. A total cost of Rs. 30 crore has been spent for land acquisition as 2. 

Valiyaparamba  backwaters

3. 

Ranipuram station

4. 

Kappil beach

High

hill

on date. The third major backwater system in Kerala with potential for backwater cruises between Kannur and Neeleshwaram

Medium

hill station located around 50 km from Kasargode with potential for ecotourism and adventure tourism cottages, conference hall and dining hall recently developed by the DoT for an estimated cost of Rs. 3.25 crore

High

relatively undeveloped beach around 6 km from Bekal fort with potential for development developme nt as a beach destination

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Ranipuram

Kasargode Bekal

Valiyaparambu island

Kozhikode

Figure 21: Destinations Identified in Kozhikode- Kasargode Sub-Circuit

Figure 22: Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kasargode Kozhikode-Kasargode Sub-Circuit  Sub-Circuit 

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5.4  Land under the DoT Generally there are very few land parcels directly under the DoT in the Circuit 1. Most of the destinations are under other government agencies such as the KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board) and the revenue, the forest & irrigation departments. Many of the sites are developed based on the coordination between the owner department and the DoT / DTPC (destinations in Wayanad are a  prime example of this mode of development). Therefore, in many cases, the DoT or DTPC identifies sites with tourism potential and comes to an arrangement with the government agency holding the site for specific tourism t ourism related developments. 5.4.1 

Bekal Resort Development Corporation

Table 25: Land acquired by BRDC S No.

Resorts and other sites

Village

Extent of land acquired in acres

1.

Resort site 1 & 1A

Chittari and Ajanoor

31.95

2.

Resort site 2

Chittari and Keekan

57.43

3.

Resort site 4 & 4 A

Pallikere I & II

32.71

4.

Resort site 5

Udma and Pallikere II

21.57

5.

Resort site 6

Udma and Kalnad

25.56

6.

Resort site 7

Kalnad

31.65

7.

Facility centre

Pallikere I

1.62

8.

Public beach

Pallikere I

23.33

9.

access to beach

Pallikere

0.98

10.

Staff quarters for railway and gate lodge (not handed over to railways)

Keekan

0.28

11.

Water supply scheme

Panayal,

12.

Valiyaparamba house boat centre

Udma, Bare, Keekan and Kalanad Nileshwar and South Trikkaripur

0.27

13.

Parking bay near Bekal fort

Pallikere I

1.41

14.

Valiyaparamba facility centre

Udinoor

0.1

15.

TOTAL

Kolathur,

Pallikere,

Chittari,

4.81

233.67

The Government Government of India in 1992 carried out a survey of the west coast of India, for identifying beach locations which could be developed as coastal destination. Bekal located in Kasargod district, was one of the 6 destinations identified under this “Special Tourism Area” initiative. Taking this further, the governmentt of Kerala formed the Bekal Tourism Authority for implementation of the project in 1992. governmen In 1995, the Bekal Resort Development Corporation (BRDC) was formed for speedy implementation of the project. In addition, BRDC also has an extended mandate to promote tourism in the district of Kasargod.

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The development area identified by BRDC comprises the 4 Panchayats of Udma, Pallikere, Ajanoor and Chemnad. BRDC has so far acquired 233.67 acres of land as shown in Table 27 at a cost of around Rs. 30 crore. The land acquired is for the development of 6 resorts as well as allied basic and tourism infrastructure. Land acquisition has been completed for all the resort sites which have been subsequently leased to bidders selected through a bid process for a period of 30 years. For selection of  bidders, the land was valued at 125 percent of the land acquisition cost and bidders selected by competitive bidding setting 8percent of land value as the minimum lease price. The details of the land allotted to the bidders and current status is provided in Table 26. Table 26: Land allotted for resorts by BRDC and current status S No.

Resorts and other sites

Village

Extent in acres

Lessee

Status

1.

Resort site 1

Chittari Anjur

and

31.95

M/s. Enterprises,

2.

Resort site 2

Chittari Keekan

and

57.43

Green gateway leisure (Air Travel Enterprises)

Under construction with 80 keys expected to be operational in early 2012

3.

Resort site 4

Pallikere

&

32.35

Globlink Hotels &

Under construction with 76

Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

keys expected to operational in mid 2012

Operational and maintenance by Taj under the Vivanta brand with 85 keys. Operational with 37 keys in first phase as the Lalit Resort & Spa

Udma

Joys

Site development initiated

work

be

4.

Resort site 5

Udma and Pallikere II

21.57

Khanna Pvt. Ltd

Hotels

5.

Resort site 6

Udma Kalnad

25.56

Bharath Ltd

Hotels

6.

Resort site 7

Kalnad

31.65

Holiday Group

Under development with major works for 50 out of 100 keys completed. Expected to be operational at end of 2012 or early 2013

7.

Beach Park

Pallikere

KTDC

For

and

5

(Kerala

Tourism Development Corporation)

development

of

 premium beach camping resort with 20 cottages in the first phase. Work on the  project is expected to start  by 2012.

5.5  SWOT Analysis Based on the assessment carried out during the visit to the Circuit 1, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis has been carried out for the overall Circuit 1 as described  below.

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Strengths

Kozhikode enjoys good connectivity with both Domestic and International destinations through air, rail and road Wide diversity of tourism assets such as beaches, scenic & wildlife destinations, cultural and religious, backwaters etc with scope for development of specialised sub-circuits based on specific tourism assets :

   Important beach destinationsdestinations- Bekal, Kozhikode, Kappad, Beypore, Muzhuppilangad,

o

Payyambalam, Dharmadam

   Hill stations & scenic spotsspots- Tidal mouth of the Bharathapuzha, Nilambur, Tusharagiri

o

waterfalls,

Kakkayam,

Peruvannamoozhi,

Pookot

lake,

Soochipara

waterfalls,

Kuruvadweep, Pythal Mala, Pazhassi dam, Ranipuram

  Wild life sanctuaries & bird sanctuaries  sanctuaries   –   Kadalundi, Muthanga wild life sanctuary,

o

Begur wild life sanctuary, sanctuary, Aralam wild life sanctuary

   Backwaters  Backwaters  –   –  Valiyaparamba   Valiyaparamba backwaters

o

   Historical monuments  monuments  –   Edakkal caves, St. Anjelo‟s fort, Thalassery fort, Bekal fort,

o

Arakkal palace etc

   Religious  Religious   -

o

a num number ber of ancient ancient hindu temples and mosques mosques are located in this circuit circuit

which are important for Domestic Tourists

  Cultural - destinations such as the Thunchan Parambu, Jain temples in Wayanad etc

o

Good road connectivity between Kozhikode and most of the tourism destinations with signages  provided to all important important tourism de destinations stinations relatively well developed private tourism sector in terms of tour operators, private taxis and accommodation facilities around the major hub (Kozhikode) and support hubs such as Kalpetta, Kannur & Kasargode / Bekal Established network of DTPCs in the main district headquarters for coordination of tourism development developme nt and providing tourist information Strategic tourism development initiatives in destinations such as Bekal for creating new tourism infrastructure assets. Weaknesses

Lack of awareness regarding tourism destinations in north Kerala among International Tourists. The destinations in Circuit 1, except in Wayanad & Bekal to an extent, cater mostly to Domestic Tourists. Distance of destinations in North Kerala from current tourism hubs around Kochi and Trivandrum Limited connectivity between Kozhikode airport and airports in Europe and the US. Most of the International flight connections operate to airports in the Arabian Peninsula.

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 Need for better better coordination of tourism developme development nt between the owner owner departme departments nts and DoT for tourism sites. This is an important requirement given that many of the tourism destinations come under the KSEB, forest, irrigation and revenue departments  Need for improving the tourism amenities and basic infrastructure in beach destinations in the circuit. Some of the areas include up-gradation of existing beach parks developed by the respective DTPC, improvement of parking facilities, provision of more toilets, more retail kiosks and solid waste management. There is heavy traffic seen on the roads connecting the tourism destinations which leads to increase in travel time and congestion. In addition, the approach roads to destinations are most 11.5 lane and also need more maintenance works. In destinations such as Muzhuppilangad beach (only driving beach in Kerala), there is a need to segregate the vehicular and pedestrian movement along the beach. Lack of accommodation facilities near the tourism destinations away from the main urban areas  Need for provision of good public convenience convenience facilities both on route to the destinations and within the tourism destinations  Need for better visitor circulation control in destinations such as the Edakkal caves. Currently entry and exits are through the same routes, leading to congestion. This can be an issue for evacuation during emergencies. In addition, there were some perceived issues with respect to visitor management in some of the destinations located in the forest areas. For example the Kuruvadweep destination was closed during the time of the site visits due to the deaths of two visitors and associated safety checks being conducted. Opportunities

Potential for development of established beaches such as Kappad (with its historical association with Vasco Da Gama), Kozhikode, Beypore, Payyambalam by improvement in basic amenities and development of water sports in appropriate locations near the beaches. Development of the Sarovaram Bio-Park (Kottoli urban wetlands) of around 200 acres, located near the Kozhikode city centre with facilities including canal walkway, boatway bird sanctuary, mangrove bio-reserve etc. Potential for development of destinations along the coastline of Kozhikode and Malappuram district extending from Ponnani to Kozhikode. This stretch has a combination of religious, historical and beach destinations along the NH-66 / the Tirur-Kadalundi road. Promotion of home stays and accommodation accommodation facilities for Domestic Tourists visiting the temples along the above stretch. This would help attract Domestic Tourists interes interested ted in religious tourism, t ourism, from outside the current catchment catchment area inside Kerala. There are a number of undeveloped beach destinations along the stretch from Ponnani to Kozhikode which may be identified for development.

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Based on discussions with officials of DTPC Malappuram, it is understood that are lands under the fisheries department earmarked for hatcheries along the Ponnani-Kozhikode stretch, which are currently lying fallow. It has been proposed that some of this land could be used for tourism development. However this needs to be explored in more detail through discussions between the DoT and department of fisheries before any identification of land and potential projects can be done.  potential for development of the stretch of the Canoli canal between Kadalundi and Veliyamgode & the stretch between between the Korapuzha Korapuzha and Kallai rivers rivers which runs through through Kozhikode as as a waterway for tourists Promotion of the destinations such as Kadalundi and Vallikunnu comprising mangrove forests and bird sanctuaries. sanctuaries. Develop infrastructure in under-developed scenic destinations & dam sites such as Kakkayam, Kattumala and Karappuzha. Development and regulation of Muzhuppilangad beach (only drive-in beach in Kerala) and  promote events events based on the uniqueness uniqueness of the beach in area areass which are segregated segregated for vehicles vehicles to drive on. Promotion of unique cultural art forms such as Theyyam which are of interest to International Tourists and institutions such as Thunchan Parambu & Arakkal Palace. Promoting and enhancing the existing backwater cruises operating on the Valiyaparamba  backwaterss by enhancing  backwater enhancing infrastructure at the current current boat jetty facilities operated by BRDC Promote the development of city tours in major destinations such as Kozhikode, Kannur, etc. Development of adventure & trekking activities in identified areas near the hill stations, forest areas etc based on coordination between the DoT and government agencies such as KSEB, forest, irrigation and revenue departments. departments. Threats 

 North Kerala, despite its tourism assets, contributes only around 22percent of the total tourism traffic to Kerala. This is due to the concentration of tourist inflows into central and southern Kerala. In the absence of a strategic thrust to both marketing and infrastructure development, this situation would be expected to continue. Availability of adequate tourism manpower is a critical concern expressed by private players operating away from main urban areas (in destinations such as Bekal).  Need to manage the increase in tourists visiting the beaches around the urban areas such as Kozhikode and Kannur to prevent environmen environmental tal degradation & waste managem management ent issue.  Need to manage expected growth in backwater tourism in the Valiyaparamba Valiyaparamba backwaters and  prevent environmental environmental degradation degradation as reported reported in the Vembanad Vembanad backwater backwater region

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6.  Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation & Funding Based on the preliminary survey carried out for the Circuit 1 and discussions with the officials of the DoT, a process of identification of proposed projects has been carried out. The list of projects has  been developed based on the felt infrastructure needs for the major tourism destinations in Circuit 1and indicative estimates have been worked out for the preliminary block costs. It may be noted that the estimated figures are indicative in nature and would be subject to change post more detailed studies & assessments. The key projects identified for the Circuit 1along with indicative costs,  proposed implementing agency and possible mode of funding are summarised in the t he Table 27Error! eference source not found. .

Table 27: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding Location

Project

Vadakara sand  banks beach

Development of Tourism Information Centre

0.2

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) and changing rooms

Kappad beach

Indicative Implementing cost in Rs. Agency crore Kozhikode District

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Life guards watch tower and cabin

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Drinking water facility

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid waste management and collection of waste on  beach

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Upgrading kiosks for food and beverages in the area managed by the municipal corporation

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Lighting

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Signage

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) and changing rooms

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of tourist information centre

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Life guards watch tower and cabin

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Drinking water facility

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid management

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

waste and

collection of waste on  beach

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.1

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Lighting

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Signage

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (10) and changing rooms

0.6

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Life guards watch tower and cabin

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Drinking water facility

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid waste management and collection of waste on  beach

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Lighting

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Signage

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

of

5

DoT

Public

MoT

Improvement of facade and environment

5

DoT

Public

MoT

Provision of public convenience / e-toilets (2)

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Lighting

2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Signage

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Canoly Canal

Connecting Canoly canal to Kappad and development of tourism facilities

15

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Beypore

Drinking water facility

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (10) and changing rooms

0.6

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid waste management and collection of waste on  beach

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Life guards watch tower

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Kiosks for food and  beverages Upgrading facilities

Kozhikode beach

S.M. Street, Development Kozhikode  pedestrian street

parking

and cabins

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 2

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Lighting

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Signage

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Trekking trails near the mangroves

0.1

DoT / Dept of forest

Public

MoT / GoK

Tower watching

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Boating activities on the side away from the bird sanctuary towards the tidal mouth

2

DoT / Dept of forest

PPP

MoT / GoK

Provision of seating and  pedestrian pathways in sunset point below the Kadalundi bridge

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Hot balloon for aerial airview of tidal mouth and the bird sanctuary

1.5

DoTforest / Dept of

PPP

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5)

0.3

DoT / Dept of forest

Public

MoT / GoK

Lighting

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Signage

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.5

PWD

Public

GoK

Development of  parking space in 0.1 acres

0.2

DoT

PPP

GoK

Up-gradation of existing tourism information centre

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of kiosks for food and beverages

0.1

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Provision of public convenience / e-toilets

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Speed boat rides & para sailing on the lines of  beaches of Goa by  private operators

Kadalundi

Sarovaram Biopark

Kakkayam

for

bird

Development of  proposed bio-park with tourist facilities, bird sanctuary, aquarium,  boating facilities, interpretation centre etc Improvement of 3 km single lane road from main highway

(2)

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.5

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.2

DoT / Dept of forest

Public

MoT / GoK

0.3

Dept of irrigation / DoT

Public

GoK

Cleaning and restoration of pond and surroundings

1.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Construction of granite  paved pathways, paved yards around mosque

1.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Lighting

1.5

DoT

Public

GoK

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

2

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

of

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

of 3

1.2

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

of at

0.75

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Interpretation centre and meeting hall

2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Craft resort with accommodation facilities for 40 persons

4

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

DoT

Public

GoK

Pedestrian walkway and landscaping at view  points Development trekking trails Peruvannamoozhi dam Kuttichira

of along

selected routes Improvement of approach road of 2 km to dam site

Conservation mosque

Thusharagiri falls

of and

surrounding heritage structures Development of ecolodges with 20 rooms Development caravan park Development camping sites locations Development hanging bridge Arippara

Iringal Village

Craft

at

Malappuram District

Ponnani

Cultural centre with library, museum in 1 acre out of the 7 acres of identified revenue land

2

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Location

Project

Development of cultural resort (min 20 rooms) with space for  performing arts, artisan quarters (10), restaurants, childrens  play area commemorating the history and culture of Ponnani and Malabar in 6 acres out of 7 acres of identified revenue land

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 10

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

DoT

PPP

Existing Schemes

Thirunavaya

Sound and light show & martial arts  performance commemorating events such as the Mamankam on the historical site on the banks of the Bharathapuzha.

3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Vandoor

Development

5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Riverside boating center with boating facilities, children‟s  play area, park, food &  beverage facilities etc.

3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Augumenting facilities at Kottakunnu including  public convenience / etoilets (5), landscaping etc Development of

2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (3) and changing rooms

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Life guards watch tower and cabin

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Drinking water facility

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid waste management and collection of waste on  beach

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Upgrading kiosks for

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Karuvankundu

Malappuram

Beeyam Kayal

of

edutainment park Development of eco park and adventure trails at Karuvarakundu

Beeyam Kayal into a water sports centre Padinjarakkara  beach

food and beverages in the area

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Location

Project

Lighting

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.5

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Kadampuzha Temple

Pilgrim centre

Facilitation

1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Multiple

Pilgrim

Facilitation

2.25

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

centre (3 Nos) Mosques - centres at important such as Mumburum, Valiya Juma Masjid, Pazhayangadi mosque etc Waterway

Improvement waterways  providing facilities

of and tourist

10

Irrigation/DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Chamravattom regulator bridge

Development of Picnic Spot at chamravattom

2.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

1.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Lighting and signage

1.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Watershed conservation

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Soochipara

Current parking space

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

waterfalls

to be up-graded and enhanced

Edakkal caves

Up-gradation of current single lane road of around 2 km

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Erection of stainless steel staircases along alternative pathway for exit from caves in addition to current path

1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Up-grading current single lane road of around 3 km form main highway

1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of parking space in around 1.5 acres of land

1

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Wayanad District

Pookot lake

Public

conveniences

 provided to be enhanced through means such as e-toilets (5 nos) Improvement of current  parking facilities Renovation development walkways & furniture

Karapuzha dam

and of street

 

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 2

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of landscaped area with seating facilities, children‟s play area & equipments in the dam site in around 1.00 acre

2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of Convention and  performance centre

5

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Development of boating facilities in the reservoir along with jetty

1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of kiosks for food and beverages

0.2

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Provision of signage in the dam site

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Waste management including segregating and disposal

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of a ropeway over the dam site

2

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

2.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Improvement and upgradation works including nonfunctional auditorium and new audio-visual equipment for movies aimed at tourists. Other improvements could be 2-3 kiosks for food &  beverages for tourists.

3

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Pazhassi Park at Development of theme Mananthavady  park at Pazhassi park

3

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

1.5

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Development of ethnic street with tribal  products, handicrafts etc

5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of convention facilities

4

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Tourist Facilitation centre with amenities and Public conveniences/ e-toilets (5)

Development dancing fountain Wayanad heritage museum

Development heritage park Pazhassi Kudeeram Panamaram

of

of at

 

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Location

Project

Banasura dam

Development of tourist facilities and water sports facilities

Adventure facilities

Development camping

of sites,

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 3

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

3

DoT / Forest

Public

MoT / GoK

equipment, facilities, base trekking camps etc at adventure spots in Wayanad identified  by the DoT & Forest Department Kannur District

Muzhuppilangad  beach

St.Anjelo‟s fort

Improvement of approach road of 1.5 km

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5)

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Up-gradation of current information centre and cafeteria

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Life guards watch tower and cabin

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Drinking water facility

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid waste management and collection of waste on  beach

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Kiosks for food and  beverages

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Upgrading facilities

parking

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Current approach road

0.2

PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

0.15

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Parking area expansion

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Kiosks for provision of food and beverages

0.1

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Training and capacity  building of guides

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Sound and light show focusing on history of St. Anjelo‟s fort  fort 

3.5

ASI / DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Improvement approach road

0.2

PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

to be improved Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (3) outside the fort  premises

of

 

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.15

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.3

PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (10) and changing rooms

0.6

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid waste management and collection of waste on  beach

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Improvement approach road around 2 km

of of

0.5

PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) and changing rooms

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Widening and improvement of the approach road of 2 km

0.5

PWD / DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Expansion of parking area to 0.5 acre near the DoT resort

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Pedestrian pathway along selected stretches of Pythalmala

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5)

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Pazhassi dam

Ropeway project across the dam site (1 km long)

15

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Arakkal palace

Conservation of the remaining portion of the Arakkal palace in addition to the current  portion

2.5

DoT / Dept of Culture

Public

MoT / GoK

Dharmadam Island

Development of ecoresort on island

20

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (3) outside the fort  premises Payyambalam

Improvement

of

 beach

approach road around 2 km

of

Meenkunnu beach

Pythal Mala

Kasargode District

Bekal

Tourism information centre in 0.22 acres near Bekal fort

0.25

BRDC

Public

MoT / GoK

Sound and light show at Bekal fort

3

BRDC / ASI

Public

MoT / GoK

 

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 3

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

BRDC

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of a Tourism Interpretation Centre cum Information Centre at Bekal of around 20,000 square feet in 1.03 acres under BRDC

2

BRDC or PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

Improvement and development of connecting roads from SH-57 at Kottakunnu  junction and Pallikara level crossing to the Bekal fort area.

1

BRDC or PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

Improvement of NH-66 connecting Mangalore airport to Bekal fort area from Thalapady to Bekal. Road length of around 48 km.

28

NHAI / PWD

Public

NHAI / GoK

Waste disposal facility

1

BRDC

Public

MoT / GoK

Valiyaparamba  backwaters

Expansion of existing houseboat terminal facility for providing  parking for 16-20 houseboats. purpose

8

BRDC

Public

MoT / GoK

Ranipuram

Up-gradation approach road around 10 km

2

PWD

Public

GoK

Provision of pedestrian  pathways

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Tourist information cum amenity centre with public conveniences / e-toilets (5)

0.6

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of ecocamps (10) for tourists. Site needs to be identified based on discussions between the DoT & department of forests.

1

DoT

PPP

Development of cultural complex with museum, library, information center, amphitheatre, space for  performing arts, sale of ethnic products, children‟s play area etc.

of of

 

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.2

Implementing Agency

Mode of Funding

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

GoK

0.1

DoT/ Dept of Forest

Public

GoK

Public conveniences / etoilets (5) and changing rooms

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Life guards watch tower and cabin

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Drinking water facility

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Solid waste management and collection of waste on  beach

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Information signage

0.05

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Kiosks for food and  beverages

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Up-gradation of parking facilities

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Development of kiosks for providing water and food Development trekking trails

of along

identified routes Ranipuram Kappil beach

in

TOTAL

255.9 Cr.

6.1  Breakup of the Projects The total preliminary block cost estimate for the infrastructure development proposed in Circuit 1 is Rs. 255.9 crore. The breakup of the indicative project costs for the proposed projects in terms of funding sources are summarised below: Public sector –  sector –  Rs.  Rs. 174.1 Crore Private sector / PPP- Rs. 81.8 Crore

 

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Table 28: PPP Bifurcation of the Identified Projects Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore

Implementing Agency

Existing Schemes

Public Funding

Private Investment

Kozhikode District Beypore

Kadalundi

Kakkayam

Thusharagiri falls

Iringal Craft Village

Speed boat rides &  para sailing on the lines of beaches of Goa by private operators Boating activities on the side away from the bird sanctuary towards the tidal mouth Hot air balloon for aerial view of tidal mouth and the bird sanctuary

2

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.5

1.5

2

DoT / Dept of forest

MoT / GoK

0.5

1.5

1.5

DoT / Dept of forest

MoT / GoK

0.375

1.125

Development of  parking space in 0.1 acres

0.2

DoT

GoK

0.05

0.15

Provision of kiosks

0.1

DoT

MoT /

0.025

0.075

for food and  beverages Development of ecolodges with 20 rooms

GoK 2

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.5

1.5

Development of camping sites at 3 locations

1.2

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.3

0.9

Craft resort with accommodation facilities for 40  persons

4

DoT

MoT / GoK

1

3

2.5

7.5

Malappuram District Ponnani

Development of cultural resort (min 20 rooms) with space for

10

DoT

 performing arts, artisan quarters (10), restaurants, childrens  play area commemorating the history and culture of Ponnani and Malabar in 6 acres out of 7 acres of identified revenue land Wayanad District Karapuzha dam

Provision of parking space in around 1.5 acres of land

1

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.25

0.75

Development of Convention and  performance centre

5

DoT

MoT / GoK

1.25

3.75

 

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Location

Wayanad heritage museum

Pazhassi Park at Mananthavady

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore

Implementing Agency

Existing Schemes

Public Funding

Private Investment

Provision of kiosks for food and  beverages Development of a ropeway over the dam

0.2

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.05

0.15

2

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.5

1.5

3

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.75

2.25

3

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.75

2.25

1.5

DoT

MoT /

0.375

1.125

site Improvement and upgradation works including nonfunctional auditorium and new audio-visual equipment for movies aimed at tourists. Other improvements could be 2-3 kiosks for food & beverages for tourists. Development of theme park at Pazhassi park Development of heritage park at Pazhassi Kudeeram

GoK

Panamaram

Development of convention facilities

4

DoT

MoT / GoK

1

3

Banasura dam

Development of tourist facilities and water sports facilities

3

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.75

2.25

Kannur District St.Anjelo’s fort

Kiosks for provision of food and beverages

0.1

DoT

MoT / GoK

0.025

0.075

Pazhassi dam

Ropeway project across the dam site (1 km long)

15

DoT

MoT / GoK

3.75

11.25

Dharmadam island

Development of ecoresort on island

20

DoT

MoT / GoK

5

15

0.25

0.75

20.45

61.35

Kasargode District Ranipuram

Development of ecocamps (10) for tourists. Site needs to  be identified based on discussions between the DoT & department of forests. Total

1

81.8

DoT

Within the Public Private Partnership projects 20.45 Crores can be facilitated from Public Funds and 61.35 Crores from Private Investments. Investments.

 

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6.2  Employment Generation The proposed investments at tourist destinations and circuit are expected to generate employment. These employment figures have been estimated on a district level because of the direct and indirect nature of employment generation from these investments. To estimate the number of employment generated an investment multiplier of 78 jobs per million investments is taken. The employment generation district-wise and due to projects proposed across districts in the priority Tourism Circuit is  presented in the Table 29: Table 29: Estimated Employment Generation in the Circuit Employment Generation District

Expected Employment Generation

Kozhikide District

48828

Mallapuram District

38142

Wayanad District

36348

Kannur District

36387

Kasarkode District

39897

Total Expected Employment Generation

199602

 

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Annexure 1: Destination Tourism Clusters in Kerala

 

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Annexure –  Annexure  –  II:  II: Tourist Infrastructure Assessment 1.  Kozhikode- Malappuram Sub-Circu Sub-Circuit it

Enroute/Onsite Enroute En-route

Route Destination Parameters Components Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C)

Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Enroute

Transport

Modes Used by tourists

Availability (A-C)

Enroute

(more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various parts of city) Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability

Petrol Pump/ availability

Enroute

On Site City/Town

On Site

Service

Centre

Kozhikode - Vadakara Vadakara Rating Remarks 48 B NH-66 connects Kozhikode to Vadakara. Overall road Metalled quality is good with patches NH of the road where road 2 quality needs to be improved. Traffic congestion C is an issue due to heavy traffic on 2 lane road. Private Taxis, Auto There are plenty of private rickshaws, Kerala State  bus services plying between Road Transport Kozhikode to Vadakara. Corporation (KSRTC) and KSRTC also plies long  private bus Buses. distance services which connect Kozhikode to B Vadakara.

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor. Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

B

Sufficiency (A-C)

B

(Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site Accommodatio

Languages

English & Malayalam

NH-66 connects Kozhikode to Kappad beach. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Traffic congestion is an issue due to heavy traffic on 2 lane road.

C

B

Wayside amenities, tourist resorts & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout. Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and  junctions The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided  by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor. Sufficient signage are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

English & Malayalam

 No specific site for development Motel Aaram operated by KTDC at Vadakara.

Kozhikode - Peruvannamuzhi Peruvannamuzhi dam site Rating Remarks 53 B SH-38 connects Kozhikode to Kakkayam with actual site Metalled  being accessed through a MDR narrow single lane road. Single 2 lane and single lane lane road is in dilapidated condition with significant need C for up gradation.

Private Taxis, Auto Mainly private bus services Private taxis, private rickshaws, Kerala State  plying between Kozhikode to  buses and KSRTC bus Road Transport Kappad as well as auto services Corporation (KSRTC) rickshaws. and private bus Buses. B C

B

Direction Signages

Drinking Water facility

2 C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

C

Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C)

Metalled NH, SH,MDR

C

Public Convenience availability

Type

Rating 18 B

Kozhikode - Kappad Kappad beach Remarks

C

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and  junctions Limited facilities for public conveniences in private wayside amenities and restaurants. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor.

C

B

Adequate signage available for the important road routes and  junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to d estination.

English & Malayalam

Public beach and Department of  private beach resorts resorts Irrigation, Kerala Private resorts & hotels Current demand is catered to by Private home stays and in Kappad , hotels in existing supply. However there  budget hotels near the is a need for more quality dam site Kozhikode accommodation facilities for high end tourists near Kappad B C  beach B Currently drinking water C facility is available in B B

C C C C B

Bus services to the destination are not provided. Hence tourists mostly depend on personal vehicles or taxis.

 

Destination is a day  – trip trip from Kozhikode with limited demand for accommodation. Potential for more homestays / quality accommodation for tourists. Currently drinking water facility is only available from

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Enroute/Onsite

Route Destination Parameters

On Site

Solid Management

On Site

Electricity

Supply (AC, Gen)

On Site

Parking

Sufficiency (A-C)

On Site/or City

in

Waste

Components

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides

A-C

Availability of Land for future  parking Area of this land (approx) Available(Y/N)) Available(Y/N

Rating

Kozhikode - Vadakara Vadakara Remarks

C

AC, Gen

Will have to be acquired N

Kozhikode - Kappad Kappad beach Remarks restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water. C Due to increase in domestic tourists, current facilities such as bins and garbage collection mechanism need to be upgraded. AC, Gen Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer B Parking facilities are available at the beach and have been upgraded recently Will have to be acquired Y There is a tourism information centre with basic information C  provided Rating

Quality (A-C)

-

Availability (A-C)

E

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C)

C English & Malayalam C C C

C English & Malayalam C C C

Kozhikode - Peruvannamuzhi Peruvannamuzhi dam site Rating Remarks restaurants and retailed  packaged water. C Limited facilities other than a few bins.

AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired Y C -

On Site

Information Signages

On Site

Seating/ Resting

On Site

Public Convenience

On Site

Shops/ Kiosks

Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-C)

C C

C C

C C

On Site

Street Lighting

Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C)

C C

C C

C D

Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

C English & Malayalam C C D

Parking space available for visitors. Will need to be provided by the Dept of Irrigation or acquired. There is a tourism information centre present with limited information. Trained guides may not be required.

Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

 

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Enroute/Onsite

Route

Kozhikode to Kakkayam

Kozhikode to Thusharagiri

Destination

Kakkayam dam site

Thusharagiri waterfalls

Parameters

Enroute

Distance in km

Enroute

Approach Road

Components

Enroute

Remarks

Rating

55 Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR)

Enroute

Rating

50

B

Access by KozhikodeMysore- Kolegal road. Two lane road with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road to destination has worn down and needs to  be up-graded.

Metalled SH

Lanes

2

Riding Quality (A-E)

C

Transport

Modes Used by tourists

(more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various parts of city)

Availability (A-C)

D

Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability

C

Private taxis, private  buses and KSRTC bus services

B Metalled SH 2 C

Access by KozhikodeMysore- Kolegal road. Two lane road with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road to destination needs to be up-graded.

B

2 C

Bus services to the destination are not provided. Hence tourists mostly depend on personal vehicles or taxis.

Private taxis,  private buses and KSRTC bus services C

Bus services to the destination are not provided. Hence tourists mostly depend on personal vehicles or taxis

Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and  private bus Buses. Buses. B

There are plenty of private  bus services plying  between Kozhikode to to Beypore. In addition auto rickshaws are also available.

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with

C

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with

C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

B

Public Convenience availability

E

Limited facilities for public conveniences in private wayside amenities and restaurants. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor.

D

Limited facilities for public conveniences in private wayside amenities and restaurants. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor.

D

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

(Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations)

Languages

City/Town

Accommodation

C

Drinking Water facility

Adequate signage available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to destination.

KSEB ( Kerala State Electricity Board) & Department of Forests, Kerala Type

number of budget restaurants available throughout Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

limited food options

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

Land ownership of the Site

Access by Beypore road. Two lane road with  patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Traffic congestion on the main road.

SH

B

English and Malayalam

Remarks

Metalled

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability

On Site

On Site

Beypore Beach Rating

10

limited food options

Enroute

Remarks

Kozhikode to Beypore

No accommodation facilities available

C

English and Malayalam

Adequate signage available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to destination.

English and Malayalam

Department of Forests, Kerala

Beypore Port and DTPC Kozhikode

Hotels, resorts and homestays C

Capacity

E

 No accommodation facilities available D

Bed Occupancy

E

D

Sufficiency (A-C)

E

Availability (A-C)

E

D Limited options for packaged drinking water facility

The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided by  private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor. Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

Current demand is catered to by existing supply as the destination is within the Kozhikode urban area.

C

D

Currently only packaged drinking water facility is

C

Currently drinking water facility is available in

 

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Enroute/Onsite

Route

Kozhikode to Kakkayam

Kozhikode to Thusharagiri

Destination

Kakkayam dam site

Thusharagiri waterfalls

Parameters

Components

C

restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water in kiosks.

E

No facilities available

D

A few bins around the first waterfall

D

Due to increase in domestic tourists, current facilities such as bins and garbage collection mechanism may need to be enhanced. Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer

Supply (AC, Gen)

On Site

Parking

Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx)

Seating/ Resting

AC, Gen

E Will have to be acquired

Available(Y/N)

Y

Quality (A-C)

C

Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

On Site

Remarks

only available.

Electricity

Information Signages

Rating

D

On Site

On Site

Remarks

available.

A-C

Trained Guides

Beypore Beach

Rating

E

Solid Waste Management

Tourist Information Centers

Remarks

Quality(A-C)

On Site

On Site/or in City

Rating

Kozhikode to Beypore

AC, Gen

Limited available.

parking

space

Tourism information center is available with limited information

C Will have to be acquired or set aside by Dept of Forests Y C

AC, Gen

Limited parking space available.

Tourist information center is available

C Will have to be acquired

 N -

-

-

D

B

C

English & Malayalam

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

E

English & Malayalam D

Quality (A-C)

E

C

C

On Site

Public Convenience

Availability (A-C)

E

D

C

On Site

Shops/ Kiosks

Sufficiency (A-E)

E

D

C

Quality (A-C)

E

D

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

E

D

C

Quality (A-C)

E

D

C

On Site

Street Lighting

Parking facilities are available at the beach and have been upgraded recently There is a tourism information centre with  basic information provided provided

Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

 

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Enroute/Onsite

Route

Kozhikode to Feroke

Kozhikode to Kadalundi

Destination

Tipu’s Fort  Fort 

Kadalundi bird sanctuary

Parameters

Enroute

Distance in km

Enroute

Approach Road

Components

Rating

Remarks

14 Quality (A-C)

Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR)

Rating

25

B

Access by Kallai road from Kozikode city center. Heavy congestion on main road.

B

Access from Kozhikode by Kadalundi road or NH-66

B

Metalled Metalled

Metalled NH

NH / SH 2

2

Riding Quality (A-E)

C

C

C

Availability (A-C)

Enroute

(more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various parts of city) Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability

The Access from Kozhikode by NH-66

Metalled

2

Modes Used by tourists

Private Taxis, Auto There are plenty of private services plying rickshaws, KSRTC)  bus and private bus  between Kozhikode to Beypore. In addition auto Buses. rickshaws are also B available. C Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout B Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions D The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor. B Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi English and Malayalam ASI

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

Languages

On Site

(Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site

City/Town

Accommodation

Type

C

Capacity

C

Hotels, resorts and homestays in Kozhikode and around the destination Current demand is catered to by existing supply as the destination is in proximity Kozhikode urban area.

Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

C

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor. Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

B

D

B

English and Malayalam Department of forest C

C

Availability (A-C)

C C

Currently drinking water facility is available in

C C

There are private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Tirurangadi. Other modes are personal vehicles or private taxis. Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided by  private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor. Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

D

B

English and Malayalam Private Hotels, resorts and homestays in Kozhikode and around the destination Current demand is catered to  by existing supply as the destination is in proximity Kozhikode urban area. More home stays and resorts to be  promoted to provide accommodation for high  –  end tourists Currently packaged drinking water is available

C

Quality(A-C)

Taxis, There are private bus Private services plying between Auto rickshaws, and Kozhikode to Beypore. KSRTC Buses. Other modes are personal  private bus Buses. vehicles or private taxis C

C

Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C)

Remarks

36

SH

Transport

Drinking Water facility

Tirurangadi Rating

Lanes

Enroute

On Site

Remarks

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi

C

Budget hotels and homestays around Tirurangadi town

C

C C

Currently packaged drinking water is available

C

 

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Enroute/Onsite

On Site

Route

Kozhikode to Feroke

Kozhikode to Kadalundi

Destination

Tipu’s Fort  Fort 

Kadalundi bird sanctuary

Parameters

Solid Waste Management

Components

A-C

Remarks

Rating

Remarks

Rating

D

restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water Currently no facilities

B

Additional facilities required

D

On Site

Electricity

Supply (AC, Gen)

AC, Gen

On Site

Parking

Sufficiency (A-C)

D

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers

Trained Guides On Site

Information Signages

Available(Y/N)

 N

Y

Quality (A-C)

-

Availability (A-C)

E

-

B

AC, Gen Currently people park along the roadside.

Tourist information center is available

D Will have to be acquired  N E

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

B

Adequate signage available

Languages

-

-

English & Malayalam

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

C

C

Seating/ Resting

Quality (A-C)

C

On Site

Public Convenience

Availability (A-C)

D

Shops/ Kiosks

Sufficiency (A-E)

Street Lighting

C Will have to be acquired

Need for a touri tourist st information center

C -

C

C

E

D

C

D

C

Quality (A-C)

C

B

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

B

D

C

Quality (A-C)

B

D

C

No facilities

Remarks

to provide forflow increasing tourist AC, Gen

Limited parking facilities

Will have to be acquired

On Site

On Site

Tirurangadi

Rating

 provided.

Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx)

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi

Limited parking facility

 

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Enroute/Onsite

Route

Kozhikode to Feroke

Kozhikode to Kadalundi

Destination

Tipu’s Fort  Fort 

Kadalundi bird sanctuary

Parameters

Enroute

Distance in km

Enroute

Approach Road

Components

Rating

Remarks

14 Quality (A-C)

Rating

25

B

Access by Kallai road from Kozikode city center. Heavy congestion on main road.

B

Access from Kozhikode by Kadalundi road or NH-66

B

The Access from Kozhikode by NH-66

Metalled Metalled

Metalled

NH / SH

NH

Lanes

2

2

2

Riding Quality (A-E)

C

C

C

Transport

Modes Used by tourists

Availability (A-C)

Enroute

(more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various parts of city) Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability

Private Taxis, Auto There are plenty of private services plying rickshaws, KSRTC)  bus and private bus  between Kozhikode to Beypore. In addition auto Buses. rickshaws are also B available. C Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout B Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions D The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor. B Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi English and Malayalam ASI

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

Languages

On Site

(Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site

City/Town

Accommodation

Type

C

Capacity

C

Hotels, resorts and homestays in Kozhikode and around the destination Current demand is catered to by existing supply as the destination is in proximity Kozhikode urban area.

Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

C

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor. Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

B

D

B

English and Malayalam Department of forest C

C

Availability (A-C)

C C

Currently drinking water facility is available in

C C

There are private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Tirurangadi. Other modes are personal vehicles or private taxis. Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided by  private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor. Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

D

B

English and Malayalam Private Hotels, resorts and homestays in Kozhikode and around the destination Current demand is catered to  by existing supply as the destination is in proximity Kozhikode urban area. More home stays and resorts to be  promoted to provide accommodation for high  –  end tourists Currently packaged drinking water is available

C

Quality(A-C)

Taxis, There are private bus Private services plying between Auto rickshaws, and Kozhikode to Beypore. KSRTC Buses. Other modes are personal  private bus Buses. vehicles or private taxis C

C

Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C)

Remarks

36

SH

Enroute

Drinking Water facility

Tirurangadi Rating

Metalled

Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR)

On Site

Remarks

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi

C

Budget hotels and homestays around Tirurangadi town

C

C C

Currently packaged drinking water is available

C

 

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Enroute/Onsite

On Site

Route

Kozhikode to Feroke

Kozhikode to Kadalundi

Destination

Tipu’s Fort  Fort 

Kadalundi bird sanctuary

Parameters

Solid Waste Management

Components

A-C

Remarks

Rating

Remarks

Rating

D

restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water Currently no facilities

B

Additional facilities required

D

On Site

Electricity

Supply (AC, Gen)

AC, Gen

On Site

Parking

Sufficiency (A-C)

D

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers

Trained Guides On Site

Information Signages

Available(Y/N)

 N

Y

Quality (A-C)

-

Availability (A-C)

E

-

B

AC, Gen Currently people park along the roadside.

Tourist information center is available

D Will have to be acquired  N E

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

B

Adequate signage available

Languages

-

-

English & Malayalam

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

C

C

Seating/ Resting

Quality (A-C)

C

On Site

Public Convenience

Availability (A-C)

D

Shops/ Kiosks

Sufficiency (A-E)

Street Lighting

C Will have to be acquired

Need for a touri tourist st information center

C -

C

C

E

D

C

D

C

Quality (A-C)

C

B

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

B

D

C

Quality (A-C)

B

D

C

No facilities

Remarks

to provide forflow increasing tourist AC, Gen

Limited parking facilities

Will have to be acquired

On Site

On Site

Tirurangadi

Rating

 provided.

Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx)

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi

Limited parking facility

 

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Enroute/Onsite Enroute/Onsi te

Route

Kozhikode to Tirur

Kozhikode to Ponnani

Destination

Tirur (Thunjan Parambu)

Ponnani (Biyam Kayal)

Parameters

Enroute

Distance in km

Enroute

Approach Road

Enroute

Enroute

Enroute

Components

Rating

Remarks

48 Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR)

Rating

Kozhikode to Thirunavaya Thirunavaya

Remarks

85 B Metalled NH

Remarks

B Metalled

The Access from Kozhikode  by NH-66 with some  patches of road requiring upgradation

60 B Metalled

The Access from Kozhikode  by NH-66 with some  patches of road requiring upgradation

Rating

The Access from Kozhikode by  NH-66 and Tirur-Kadalundi road with some patches of road requiring up-gradation.

NH, SH

NH, SH

Lanes

2

2

2

Riding Quality (A-E)

C

C

C

Transport (more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various  parts of city)

Modes Used by tourists Availabili ty (A-C)

. C

Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability

C

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and  junctions

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

Public availability

D

The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor.

D

The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided  by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor.

D

The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor.

B

Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

B

B Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. English and Malayalam

Convenience

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

(Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations)

Languages

On Site

Land ownership of the Site

City/Town

Accommodation Accommodation

There are private bus services and KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Tirur. Other modes are personal vehicles or private taxis. In addition train services are available  between Kozhikode and Tirur railway station Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

English Malayalam

and

Thunchan Memorial Trust Type

Capacity Bed Occupancy

B B

There are private bus services and KSRTC services plying  between Kozhikode to Ponnani. Other modes are personal vehicles or private taxis. Auto rickshaws can be used for local conveyance from Ponnani town.  Nearest railway station at Kuttipuram- 21 km Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of  budget restaurants available throughout

C

C

English and Malayalam

DTPC Malappuram Budget hotels and homestays Department of around Tirur town. Higher forest, DTPC quality accommodation such as hotels / homestays required to target higher end tourists B B

There are private bus services and KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Thirunavaya. Other modes are personal vehicles or private taxis. Auto rickshaws can be used for local conveyance from Tirur town or Thirunavaya.. Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

C

C

Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam.

Thirunavaya temple trust Budget hotels and homestays around Ponnani town. Higher quality accommodation such as hotels / homestays homestays required to target higher end tourists

Limited accommodation around Thirunavaya as  budget hotels and a small number of homestays. B B

 

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Enroute/Onsite Enroute/Onsi te

On Site

Route

Kozhikode to Tirur

Kozhikode to Ponnani

Destination

Tirur (Thunjan Parambu)

Ponnani (Biyam Kayal)

Parameters

Drinking Water facility

Components

Rating

Sufficien cy (A-C)

B

Availability (A-C)

C

Quality(A-C)

B

On Site

Solid Waste Management

A-C

B

On Site On Site

Electricit y Parking

Supply (AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C)

C

Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx)

On Site/or in City

Tourist Centers

Information Signages

Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

On Site

Seating/ Resting

Rating

Currently retailed packaged C

Currently

drinking water facility is available apart from restaurants and hotels Facilities to be up-graded to meet increased visitors

B D

Information guides are visitors

centre and Y available for B -

A and

retailed

packaged

Parking facilities available

C

water D AC, Gen C

 N E

B

C

English and Malayalam

D

C

D

Quality (A-C)

B

D Limited facilities to cater to existing visitor numbers

center

D

D Facilities may be up-graded to  provide for more visitor numbers

Retailed package drinking

B

Will have to be acquired

Tourist information available

Sufficien cy (A-C)

Remarks

B

be be

Y -

English Malayalam

Thirunavaya

Remarks

drinking water facility is available apart from restaurants and hotels Adequate to meet current visitors

AC, Gen C Limited parking space which may need to be increased if visitor numbers rise Will have to be acquired.

C Land may required to acquired

Rating

B

Information Available(Y/N Available(Y/N))

Trained Guides On Site

Remarks

Kozhikode to Thirunavaya

D

On Site

Public Convenience

Availability (A-C)

C

On Site

Shops/ Kiosks

Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-C)

-

C C

-

On Site

Street Lighting

Sufficien cy (A-C)

C

C

C

Quality (A-C)

C

C

C

Currently people park on the roadside.

 

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Enroute/ Onsite

Enroute Enroute

Route

Kozhikode to Kottakal

Kozhikode to Kondotty

Destination

Kottakal

Kondotty

Parameters

Components

Distance in km

Transport

Quality (A-C)

Enroute

On Site City/ Town

On Site

Rating

from various parts of city) Wayside Amenities

Rating

The Access from Kozhikode by Palghat- Kozhikode Kozhikode road with some  patches of road requiring requiring up-gradation

SH

29

B Metalled

Metalled

NH, SH

SH and town roads

SH

2

2

2

C

C

Availability (A-C)

C

Restaurants availability

C

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability

B

Public Convenience availability

D

Sufficiency (A-C)

(Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site Accommodation

Languages

B English and Malayalam

There are private bus services and KSRTC services plying  between Kozhikode to Kottakal. Other modes are  personal vehicles or private taxis. Auto rickshaws can be used for local conveyance within Kottakal.

Private Buses, Auto rikshaw, KSRTC buses

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

D

Limited number of wayside amenities and budget restaurants available.

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor. Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam.

D

The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor.

D

The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided  by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor.

B

Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam.

B

Adequate signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam.

C

English and Malayalam

Kottakal Arya Vaidya Sala

Capacity

C

Bed Occupancy

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

Availability (A-C)

C

Limited accommodation around Kottakal as budget hotels and a small number of home stays. In addition the Arya Vaidya Sala has facilities for people receiving ayurvedic treatment.

C

English and Malayalam Vandoor sivan temple trust

There is a KTDC budget hotel. Otherwise limited accommodation around Kondotti as budget hotels and a small number of home stays. In addition the Arya Vaidya Sala has facilities for  people receiving ayurvedic ayurvedic treatment.

C

C

Retailed package drinking

facility

Limited accommodation around Vandoor as budget hotels and a small number of home stays.

C

C C

C

Currently packaged drinking water is

water Quality(A-C)

There are private bus services and Private Buses, Auto There are private bus services KSRTC services plying between rikshaw, KSRTC and KSRTC services plying Kozhikode to Kondotti. Other modes are  buses  between Kozhikode to  personal vehicles or private taxis. Auto Vandoor . Other modes are rickshaws can be used for local  personal vehicles or private C taxis. conveyance within Kondotti. Kondotti is also 6 km from the international airport at Karipur

Pazhayangadi Mosque trust

Type

The Access from Kozhikode  by SH 24 & 34 with some  patches of road requiring upgradation

Metalled

C Private Buses, Auto rikshaw, KSRTC buses

Remarks

59

B

The Access from Kozhikode  by NH-66 with som somee patches of road requiring upgradation

Riding Quality (A-E)

Direction Signages

Drinking Water

Vandoor Remarks

Lanes Modes Used by tourists

(more specific to transport access to tourist destinations

Enroute

Remarks

48

Approach Road

Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR)

Enroute

Rating

Kozhikode to Vandoor

C

Currently packaged drinking

available

C

water is available

C

C

 

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Enroute/ Onsite

Route

Kozhikode to Kottakal

Kozhikode to Kondotty

Destination

Kottakal

Kondotty

Parameters

Components

On Site

Solid Waste Management

A-C

On Site On Site

Electricity Parking

Supply (AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx)

On Site/or in City

On Site

Tourist Information Centers

Remarks

B AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired

Rating

Vandoor Remarks

B

Currently people park on the roadside.

AC, Gen C

Limited space available for parking.

Rating

Remarks

D

Absence of SWM

AC, Gen D

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired N

Available(Y/N)) Available(Y/N

N

N

Quality (A-C)

-

-

-

Trained Guides

Availability (A-C)

E

E

E

Information Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

C

C

Languages On Site

Seating/ Resting

On Site

Public Convenience

On Site

Shops/ Kiosks

On Site

Rating

Kozhikode to Vandoor

Street Lighting

English and Malayalam

-

-

C

C

C

Quality (A-C)

C

C

C

Availability (A-C)

C

C

C

Sufficiency (A-E)

-

C

B

Quality (A-C)

-

C

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

C

C

Quality (A-C)

C

C

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

Currently people park on the roadside.

 

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Route Destination Parameters

Enroute/Onsite

Enroute

Distance in km

Enroute

Approach Road

Components

Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E)

Transport Enroute

(more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various  parts of city)

Rating

43 Metalled SH 2 B C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private  bus Buses. B

Availability (A-C) Restaurants availability

There are private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Nilambur. Other modes are personal vehicles or private taxis

C B

Wayside amenities & hotels are available along the route. Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

C

The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor. Adequate signage are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly

Public Convenience availability English and Malayalam Enroute

Access from Kozhikode by SH 24 & 34 .

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability

Wayside Amenities

Enroute

Modes Used by tourists

Kozhikode to Nilambur Nilambur (Connoly’s plantation, Adyan Para waterfalls)  waterfalls)  Remarks

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

On Site

Direction Signages (Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site

City/Town

Accommodation

Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) A-C Supply (AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx) Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C)

On Site

Drinking Water facility

On Site On Site On Site

Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

On Site/or in City

On Site

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

On Site

Seating/ Resting

On Site On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

On Site

Street Lighting

English, Malayalam and some Hindi

Department of forest C C C

Hotels, resorts and homestays in and around Nilambur Current demand is catered to by existing supply as the destination is in proximity Kozhikode urban area. More home stays and resorts to be promoted to provide accommodation for high –  high – end end tourists

C C C AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired

Currently packaged drinking water is available Additional facilities required to provide for increasing tourist flow

Limited parking facilities. In addition people park by the road side

Y C B C C

Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C)

D C C

Quality (A-C)

C

Tourist information center is available Adequate signage available in English & Malayalam

C

 

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2.  Kozhikode- Wayanad Sub-Circuit Sub-Circuit

Enroute/Onsite

Enroute

En-route

Enroute

Enroute

Route

Kozhikode - Lakkidi

Kozhikode - Pookot lake

Destination

Lakkidi

Pookot lake

Parameters

Components

Distance in km

Approach Road

Transport (more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various parts of city)

Wayside Amenities

Rating

56 B

Lanes

2

Riding Quality (A-E)

C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses.

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying  between Kozhikode to Lakkidi.

Metalled

Typology (NH/SH/ MDR)

SH

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

City/Town

Accommodation

2 Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and  private bus Buses. Buses. C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

B

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor. Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

B

Convenience

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

English & Malayalam

 No specific site for development Private resorts & homestays Type Capacity

C

B

Metalled SH 2

Kozhikode- Mysore- Kollegal road connects Kozhikode to the destination. Overall road quality is good with  patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved

C There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying  between Kozhikode to to Lakkidi. From Lakkidi auto-rickshaws or taxis are required to reach Pookot lake.

Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and  private bus Buses.

Wayside amenities, tourist resorts & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout. Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and  junctions The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided  by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor.

C

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

C

Limited facilities for public conveniences in private wayside amenities and restaurants. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor.

Sufficient signage are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

B

Adequate signage available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to destination.

C

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kalpetta or Lakkidi destination. From the towns, taxis are required to reach waterfalls.

English & Malayalam

DTPC Private resorts & homestays

Remarks

B Pookot lake is located 3 km from Lakkidi with approach road off Kozhikode- MysoreKollegal road.

English & Malayalam

Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand

Rating

83

C

C

B

On Site

SH

Restaurants availability

Public availability

Soochipara waterfall Remarks

B Metalled

B

C

Direction Signages (Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site

Rating

60 KozhikodeMysoreKollegal road connects Kozhikode to Lakkidi. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to  be improved.

Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled)

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability

Enroute

R emarks

Kozhikode - Soochipara waterfall

Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand

Department of Forest, Kerala Private resorts & homestays

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Bed Occupancy

Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand

Sufficiency (A-C) On Site

Drinking

Water

C

Availability (A-C)

Currently drinking water

C

Currently drinking water facility is

 

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Enroute/Onsite

Route

Kozhikode - Lakkidi

Kozhikode - Pookot lake

Destination

Lakkidi

Pookot lake

Parameters

Components

Rating

R emarks

Soochipara waterfall

Rating

Remarks

facility

Kozhikode - Soochipara waterfall Rating

Remarks

facility is available C

Quality(A-C)

only available from restaurants and retailed packaged water. C

C

C

AC, Gen

AC, Gen

C

C

C

Will have to be acquired

Y

Y

Quality (A-C)

C

C

Availability (A-C)

B

B

B

English & Malayalam B

English & Malayalam

English & Malayalam

C

C

C

C

C

D

On Site

Solid Waste Management

A-C

On Site

Electricity

Supply (AC, Gen)

On Site

Parking

Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for future parking

Due to increase in domestic tourists, current facilities such as bins and garbage collection mechanism need to be upgraded. Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer Parking space is available but gets congested in peak season,

C

Limited facilities other than a few bins.

AC, Gen C

Parking space available for visitors.

Will have to be acquired

Will need to be provided by the Dept of Irrigation or acquired.

Area of this land (approx) On Site/or in City

On Site

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

Seating/ Resting

Quality (A-C) On Site

Availability (A-C)

On Site

Shops/ Kiosks

Sufficiency (A-E)

Street Lighting

There is a tourism information centre  present with limited limited information. information...

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

Public Convenience

On Site

There is a tourism information centre with basic information  provided

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

On Site

Y

Available(Y/N)

C Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

D

D

D

D

D

Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

C

Quality (A-C)

C

Sufficiency (A-C)

C

D

D

Quality (A-C)

C

D

D

 

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Enroute/Onsite

Enroute

Route

Kozhikode to Chembra peak

Kozhikode to Edakkal caves

Destination

Chembra peak

Edakkal caves

Parameters

Components

Distance in km

Rating

Remarks

Approach Road

Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR)

Metalled SH

Lanes

2

Riding Quality (A-E)

C Private taxis,  private buses and KSRTC bus services

Enroute

Transport (more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various parts of city)

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

C

C

Enroute

Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D

Public Convenience availability

B Mysore-

Kollegal road connects Kozhikode to Meppadi from where peak is located around 11 km away. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved

Direction Signages

On Site

(Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site

City/Town

Accommodation

Metalled SH 2 C

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying  between Kozhikode to Kalpetta or Meppady. Need to trek around 5 km from Meppady to reach the peak

Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions The need is fulfilled mostly  by Public Conveniences  provided by private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor.

B

Enroute

Jain temple Remarks

98

83 B Kozhikode-

Enroute

Rating

Kozhikode to Kalpetta Rating

Kozhikode- Mysore- Kollegal road connects Kozhikode to Kalpetta from where destination is located around 20 km away. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to  be improved. Approach road is narrow (1.5 lane) and requires upgradation

B

Metalled SH 2

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kalpetta. From Kalpetta mostly depend on  personal vehicles or taxis

Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus Buses. C

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kalpetta. Other modes include private taxis and  personal vehicles

C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout

B

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and junctions

B

D

The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided by  private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very  poor.

D

Sufficient facilities available along the main road routes and  junctions The need is fulfilled mostly by Public Conveniences provided by  private wayside restaurants etc. Quality of facilities is highly variable ranging from good to very poor.

C

B

Languages

Adequate signage available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to destination.

Department of Forests, Kerala

A

Capacity

English and Malayalam

Adequate signage available for the important road routes and  junctions in mostly mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to destination.

ASI

English and Malayalam

C

C

Beypore Port and DTPC Kozhikode Hotels, resorts and homestays C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Hotel, homestay and resorts

Type

Kozhikode- Mysore- Kollegal road connects Kozhikode to Kalpetta

C

Sufficiency (A-C) English and Malayalam

Remarks

71

Hotel, homestay and resorts

Bed Occupancy

Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and  junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

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