Boating to boost tourism at Peruvannamuzhi

In a bid to boost tourism, the Kozhikode district administration has decided to resume boating services at the Peruvannamuzhi reservoir and introduce a new boating service at Thonikadavu.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Tourism Management Committee held recently in the presence of District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty and Perambra MLA Fathima Thahiliya. Thonikadavu, a 15-acre land known as ‘Heart Island’, is located within the reservoir. The meeting decided to invite expressions of interest from boat operators to run the service at Thonikadavu. Solar-powered boats will be used to minimise pollution.

The meeting also decided to make temporary appointments required for the operation of the tourism facilities. A special meeting will be held soon to discuss the comprehensive development of the destination.

Boating through the reservoir, which has 13 islets, is envisaged as a key attraction in efforts to develop Peruvannamuzhi as a major tourism destination.