How Mudapuram in Thiruvananthapuram is attracting visitors this Onam
A village in Thiruvananthapuram has become a popular tourist destination due to a community-built tree house and marigold-lined canals. The project was initiated by the local residents' association to foster community spirit and attract visitors during the Onam festival.
Why it matters
It demonstrates how grassroots community initiatives can successfully promote local tourism and rural development.
A rain-kissed morning was the perfect premise to set foot at Mudapuram. Scores of Reels and shorts on social media were reason enough to land up at this sleepy village near Chirayinkeezhu, located about 30 kilometres from Thiruvananthapuram city. People have been flocking here to watch and click photos at the tree house, named Mudapurathe Onakkudil (Onam hut of Mudapuram), erected at the centre of the paddy field that stretches as far as eyes could see. To complement the setting, there are marigold plants with yellow and orange blooms grown on two sides of the canal that runs through the field.
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