Coracle rides in Baralikadu
The Baralikadu eco-tourism project in Tamil Nadu has successfully integrated tribal communities into a sustainable conservation model. By utilizing traditional coracles for tourism, the initiative provides alternative income for local families while protecting the forest environment.
Why it matters
This model demonstrates how community-based tourism can foster economic development while preserving indigenous culture and natural resources.
As I leave behind Coimbatore and its partly sunny skies, I am eager for the day ahead at Baralikadu, an eco-tourism getaway, located at 70 kilometres from the city. After a two-hour scenic drive, the reserve forest opens up a stunning view of river Bhavani, the heart of Baralikadu.
The article provides a descriptive account of a successful local conservation initiative.
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