Kerala’s Adavi gears up for Onam rush with 24 new coracles
The Adavi eco-tourism centre in Kerala is preparing for the Onam holiday rush by introducing 24 new coracles. The facility aims to provide nature-based recreation while funding forest conservation efforts through its revenue.
Why it matters
This initiative demonstrates how eco-tourism can be structured to support local conservation and provide sustainable livelihoods for forest-dwelling communities.
With the Onam holiday season approaching, the Adavi eco-tourism centre is gearing up to handle a surge in visitors, with 24 new coracles brought in from Hogenakkal ahead of the festive rush.
The centre has already been witnessing a steady flow of visitors and officials expect the footfall to rise further in the coming days.
Forest officials said the new coracles and oars were brought to Adavi and distributed among the boatmen, who have begun applying rain guard compound to the outer surfaces of the boats. The compound is applied to the surface and allowed to dry before the coracles are put into service.
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