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Identification of Tourism Circuits across India

Interim Report Kerala


March 2012
Submitted to: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 1, Parliament Street, Transport Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001 2nd Floor, Ambience Corporate Tower, Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurgaon, Haryana 122 001 Submitted by:

Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2. 2.1 2.2 3. 3.1 3.2 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 6. 6.1 6.2 Assignment Brief .................................................................................................................... 1 Objectives of the Study ........................................................................................................... 1 Approach and Methodology.................................................................................................... 1 Key findings ............................................................................................................................ 3 Structure of the Report ............................................................................................................ 5 Tourism in the State ................................................................................................................ 9 Infrastructure ......................................................................................................................... 15 Based on Secondary Research .............................................................................................. 20 Key Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 20 State Government.................................................................................................................. 22 Ranked List of Tourism Circuits ........................................................................................... 22 Carrying Capacity Analysis .................................................................................................. 24 Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis of the Priority Circuit ............................................ 29 Template to Evaluate Infrastructure status/availability between Tourist Destinations ......... 30 Introduction to the Circuit 1 .................................................................................................. 31 Infrastructure Status .............................................................................................................. 35 Land under the DoT .............................................................................................................. 49 SWOT Analysis .................................................................................................................... 50 Breakup of the Projects ......................................................................................................... 64 Employment Generation ....................................................................................................... 67

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 7

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

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

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

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

Annexure 1: Destination Tourism Clusters in Kerala ........................................................................... 68 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-December) ............................................................ 12 Table 4: Destination wise Tourist Inflow for 2010 (January-December) ............................................. 12 Table 5: Earnings from tourism in Rs. Crore ........................................................................................ 14 Table 6: Infrastructure scenario in Kerala............................................................................................. 15 Table 7: Road Network in the State ...................................................................................................... 16 Table 8: Availability of Accommodation Facilities in Classified Hotels (2009) .................................. 18 Table 9: District-wise Distribution of Information Offices .................................................................. 18 Table 10: Major Tourism Sites in the Circuit 1 .................................................................................... 23 Table 11: UDPFI Density Limits .......................................................................................................... 26 Table 12: Physical and Ecological Indicators ....................................................................................... 27 Table 13: Social and 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 Sub-Circuit ....................... 37 Table 22: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Wayanad Sub-Circuit ............ 41 Table 23: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kannur-Thalassery Sub-Circuit .............................................................................................................................................................. 44 Table 24: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kasargode Sub-Circuit .......... 47 Table 25: Land acquired by 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 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 Rates for Domestic Tourism India & Kerala ............................... 10 Figure 6: Domestic tourist percentage for India and Kerala ................................................................ 11 Figure 7: Seasonality of International and Domestic Tourists in 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..................................................................... 25 Figure 12: Circuit 1 coverage in terms of districts............................................................................... 32 Figure 13: Primary and secondary hubs considered for the Priority Circuit in 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 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 Sub-Circuit ........................................................................................................... 45 Figure 20: Destinations Identified in Kozhikode- Kannur-Thalassery Sub-Circuit ............................. 46 Figure 21: Destinations Identified in Kozhikode- Kasargode Sub-Circuit ........................................... 48 Figure 22: Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kasargode 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 states and union territories (excluding states in the North East) for implementation in the 12 th five year plan. The identified circuits / destinations are proposed 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/destinations in the state of Kerala 2) To analyse the potential and carrying capacity of the identified tourist circuits/destinations and prioritise the same. 3) Assess the existing infrastructure 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 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

Secondary Research Potential Popularity Connectivity

Short listing of the Circuits

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

Carrying Capacity Assessment

Identified Circuits along with Priority Circuit Parameters Transport, Roads condition, Access to modes of transportation, Utilities, Accommodation, Way side amenities, Management of tourist attractions Based on Stakeholder Consultations Reconnaissance survey

Detailed Infrastructure Gap Assessment

Identification of Prospective Projects with Block Cost Estimates

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 understand existing capacity of the shortlisted circuits as well as destinations, a detailed carrying capacity assessment has been done. This 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 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 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, 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 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) Maintenance and 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 development.

1.4

Key findings

For the state of Kerala, the following three circuits have been identified for integrated development based on discussions with the Department of Tourism, Kerala as summarised below: 1. Circuit 1: North Regional Circuit consisting of Kozhikode-Malappuram-Nilambur-WayanadKannur-Bekal 2. Circuit 2: Southern Regional Circuit consisting of Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala- VarkalaKollam- Pathanamthitta- Alappuzha 3. Circuit 3: Central Regional Circuit consisting of Kochi-Kumarakom-Kottayam-VagamonThekkady- Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-Guruvayoor-Palakkad 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, backwaters, historical monuments, religious & cultural destinations etc with scope for development of specialised sub-circuits based on specific tourism assets : relatively well developed private tourism sector and availability of 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 between the DoT and government 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 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 the Korapuzha and Kallai rivers which runs through Kozhikode as a waterway for tourists

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Promotion of the destinations such as Kadalundi and Vallikunnu comprising mangrove forests and bird 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 backwaters by enhancing infrastructure at the 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 environmental degradation & waste management issue. Need to manage expected growth in backwater tourism in the Valiyaparamba backwaters and prevent environmental degradation as reported in the Vembanad 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 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 for finalizing a circuit (Tourist profile/Carrying capacity/Safety/Sustainability), outcome of stakeholder discussions at centre and state, current status of circuits (based on site study undertaken) and infrastructure gaps identified during the site visit. On the basis of this, assessment 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) 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-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. These projects have been proposed on the basis of identified deficiencies and perceived need to accommodate the tourist inflow into the 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 country and it recorded a decadal population growth of +4.86 percent. Kerala, with a sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) of 1084, is the only state in India with a positive figure1.

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Figure 3: Growth rates for Kerala GSDP & per capita income in INR over 2000-01 to 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 features of the state is provided in the Table 1. Table 1: Snapshot of Kerala
Category Capital Area in square kilometre Value Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) 38,863 Number of districts- 14 Number of revenue divisions Number of Talukas- 63 Number of towns- 520 Major cities 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 9.7% Airports Trivandrum. Kochi, Kozhikode Gross Domestic Product Rs. 1,81,289 crore in 2009-10 Net per capita income (current prices) 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 Gods 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. 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 & brand building to the target audience development 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 reserves Periyar, Eravikulam, Thattekad, Parambikulam One of the key contributors to Keralas 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 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 Growth rate CAGR International Growth rate CAGR Total Growth rate CAGR 6,292,922 6,700,258 6% 8% over the 5 year period 2005-10 346,499 428,534 24% 2005 5,946,423 2006 6,271,724 5% 2007 6,642,941 6% 2008 7,591,250 14% 2009 7,913,537 4% 2010 8,595,075 9%

7.6% over the 5 year period 2005-10 515,808 20% 598,929 16% 557,258 -7% 659,265 18%

13.7% over the 5 year period 2005-10 7,158,749 7% 8,190,179 14% 8,470,795 3% 9,254,340 9%

Source: Website of Department of Tourism, Kerala

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Figure 5: Comparison of Growth Rates for Domestic Tourism 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 Page | 10

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Figure 6: Domestic tourist percentage for India and Kerala A comparison of the growth rates for International Tourists is provided in the Figure 7Error! 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 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-December)


S. No District 1. Alappuzha 2. Ernakulum 3. Idukki 4. Kannur 5. Kasargode 6. Kollam 7. Kottayam 8. Kozhikkode 9. Malappuram 10. Palakkad 11. Pathanamthitta 12. Trivandrum 13. Thrissur 14. Wayanad 15. TOTAL Source: Department of Tourism, Kerala International Tourists 41,977 277,675 48,295 5,886 1,679 8,211 32,561 9,017 16,915 1,270 829 204,049 4,326 6,575 6,59,265 Domestic Tourists 183,416 1,987,743 464,123 455,822 160,539 196,773 301,599 612,316 347,311 359,961 82,470 1,160,640 1,874,211 408,151 85,95,075

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)
S. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Destination Thiruvananthapuram Kovalam Ponmudi Poovar Varkala Kollam Palaruvi Aranmula Erumeli Alappuzha 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 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 Domestic Tourist 696,555 262,456 26,773 23,846 160,238 170,068 26,330 3,981 5,000 187,178 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 Destination 30. Nilambur 31. Iringal 32. Kottakkal 33. Kakkayam 34. Kozhikode City 35. Kappad 36. Peruvannamoozhi 37. Thusharagiri 38. 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

International Tourist 8,753 555 7,013 451 49 6,620 1,626 3,578 504 323 51,128 43,032 108,639 2,438 5,094 45,545 6,59,265

Domestic Tourist 33,956 4,389 7,404 66 492,890 3,869 2,842 1,120 406,776 37,960 222,456 164,274 13,311 1,618,671 696,555 262,456 85,95,075

2.1.5

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 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 states 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 2 3 4 5 Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Forex earnings 1552.3 1988.4 2640.9 3066.5 2853.2 Domestic earnings 4281.4 4891.4 5978.6 6832.1 7122.2 7736.6 Total earnings generated (direct + indirect) 7,738 9,126 11,433 13,130 13,231 17,348

6 2010 3375.4 Source: Department of Tourism, Kerala

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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 promotion and development of tourism in Kerala2. 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 of tourism destinations Market research and statistics for tourism Implementation 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 by KTDC can be categorised as: Classified hotels- 8 budget hotels- 7 motels- 13 Tamarind / Yatri Nivas hotels- 13 Restaurants and beer parlours- 20 restaurants 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 four hotel projects at Varkala, Kumarakom, Thekkady and Ernakulam 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 of transportation & connectivity, power etc. Table 6: Infrastructure scenario in Kerala
Sector Roads Status Category National Highways State Highways Major District Roads All Roads 2009-10 1535 4341.6 18900 24776.6 Key initiatives Implementation of the Kerala State Transport Project comprising highway up-gradation in two phases of 254 km (phase I) and 326 km (phase II) construction of 48 out of 65 rail over-bridges approved by the railways for Kerala development of 290 km of roads under various schemes 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. proposed development of airport at Kannur on PPP basis proposed development of the minor ports at Thangassery, Azhikkal and Beypore on PPP basis Development of the Rs. 6000 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Port on PPP basis 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 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

Railways

Total rail length of 1199 km in 200910

Airports Ports

Three airports operating at Trivandrum, Kochi and Kozhikode. One major port (Cochin Port) under the government of India and 17 minor ports under the state government.

Inland water transport

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

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

Installed generation capacity of 2,746 MW with public sector accounting for 90% of capacity. Source: Economic Survey of Kerala, 2010-11 Power

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 parts of India through nine National Highways3. Figure 15Error! Reference source not found. shows the road network in Kerala. Table 7: Road Network in the State
Road Type National Highways State Highway Road Length (km) 1,457 4,341

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

Figure 9: Road map of Kerala


(Source: www.mapsofindia.com)

www.ibef.org

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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


(Source: www.mapsofindia.com)

c) Airports Kerala has three major International airports at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kochi (Cochin) and Kozhikode (Calicut) airport. In addition, the 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 Accommodation Facilities in Classified Hotels (2009)


Town-wise Distribution No. Hotels) of 2 172 8 616 15 856 189 5042 71 1233 5 173 1 58 0 0 6 56 15 442 312 8648 5 StarDeluxe 5Star 4Star 3Star 2Star 1Star Aptt. Hotel Time Share Resort Heri tage UnClassified Total

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. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 2.2.3 Table 9: District-wise Distribution of Information Offices District Number of Information Offices Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) 7 Kollam 3 Pathanamthitta 2 Alappuzha 2 Kottayam 2 Idukki 2 Ernakulum 5 Thrissur 2 Palakkad 1 Malappuram 1 Kozhikode 3 Wayanad 3 Kannur 2 Kasargode 2 Total 37

Source: www.keralatourism.org

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 are located in between Trivandrum and Kochi. The DoT is trying to promote the development of around 250 wayside amenities across the state with private entrepreneurs under the Vazhiyoram scheme 4. Based on the statistics published in the DoT website, there are around 13 such Vazhiyoram centres operational currently.

www.keralatourism.org/.../Statistics%20Book%202007.pdf

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3. Initial screening of the Tourism Circuits


3.1 Based on Secondary Research
On the basis of the discussions with the state tourism department and 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 reserves 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 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 of a destination as spending patterns determine the related multiplier effects. It also governs the type and scale of infrastructure required. 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

The carrying capacity5 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 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

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 Circuit consisting of Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala- VarkalaKollam- Pathanamthitta- Alappuzha 3) Circuit 3: Central Regional Circuit consisting of Kochi-Kumarakom-Kottayam-VagamonThekkady- Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-Guruvayoor-Palakkad Tourism Park The DoT has currently identified the following areas for the potential development of Tourism Parks as summarised below. Vagamon, Idukki district- 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: 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 in Alappuzha district Koorachundu-Peruvannamuzhi in Kozhikode district Malarikkal in Kottayam district

4.2

Ranked List of Tourism Circuits

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

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2) Circuit 2: Southern Regional Circuit consisting of Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala- VarkalaKollam- Pathanamthitta- Alappuzha 3) Circuit 3: Central Regional Circuit consisting of Kochi-Kumarakom-Kottayam-VagamonThekkady- Munnar-Kalady-Athirapalli-Thrissur-Guruvayoor-Palakkad 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 in the Table 10 below. Table 10: Major Tourism Sites in the Circuit 1
Base town Kozhikode Tourist Destinations Kozhikode Kozhikode beach Beypore port Feroke Kappad beach Peruvannamoozhi Kakkayam Thusharagiri Vadakara Kottakal Vandoor Thiroor Thirunavaya Nila Ponnani Kondotti Thirurangadi Kadalundi Connollys plot & museum Adayanpara Kalpetta Lakkidi Pookot lake Soochipara waterfall Chembra peak Edakkal caves Jain temple at Kalpetta Sultan Bathery Muthanga wildlife sanctuary Mananthavady Thirunelly temple Begur wildlife sanctuary Kuruva island Pazhassi tomb Karapuzha dam District Kozhikode Kozhikode Kozhikode Kozhikode Kozhikode Kozhikode Kozhikode Kozhikode Kozhikode Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Malappuram Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Wayanad Site function / Characteristic Hub for entry, stay and exit Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination

teak

Kalpetta/ Sultan Bathery

Secondary hub after Kozhikode Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Secondary hub for night stay & accommodation Tourism destination Tourism destination and hub for night stay & accommodation Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination

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Base town Kannur

Tourist Destinations Kannur town Muzhuppilangad beach Payyambalam beach Meenkunnu beach St. Anjelos fort Pythal mala Parassinikadavu Aralam wild life sanctuary Pazhassi dam Arakkal kettu Ezhimala Rajarajeswara temple Thalassery Gundert bungalow Thalassery fort Overburys folly Dharmadam beach & island Kasargode town Bekal fort & Bekal beach Valiyaparamba / Kavvayi backwaters Ranipuram hill station Kappil beach Kasargode

District Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur

Site function / Characteristic Secondary hub after Kozhikode Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Night stay and accommodation in addition to Kannur Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Secondary hub after Kozhikode Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination Tourism destination

Kannur Thalassery

Kasargode

Kannur Kannur Kannur Kannur Kasargode Kasargode Kasargode Kasargode Kasargode Kasargode

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. (Alvin Chandy, 2009). The aassessment of TCC is based on three major indicators: Physical-Ecological Socio-Demographic Political- Economic. Physical and Ecological Indicators are based on fixed components (ecological capacity, assimilative capacity) and flexible components (infrastructure systems like water supply, electricity, transportation, etc). Socio -demographic 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-economic 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, for the purposes of this report the primary focus would be on the 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 (RP): This was derived by dividing the existing resident population of the tourist town by its area in hectares (ha.) b) Domestic Tourist Density (DT ): This was derived as follows: Step 1. Domestic Tourist Arrival (TD): Domestic tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was determined. Step 2. Domestic Tourist stay days in peak seasons (TDSP): Domestic tourist arrival was multiplied by average number of days of tourist stay at that tourist town. TDSP = TD * Stay Average Days

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Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season ( DSP ): This was evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days comprising the peak season DSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season Step 4. Domestic Tourist Density (DT): This was evaluated by diving Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares. DT = PS / Area c) Foreign Tourist Density (FT ): This was derived as follows: Step 1. Foreign Tourist Arrival (TF): Foreign tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was determined Step 2. Tourist stay days in peak seasons (TFSP): Foreign tourist arrival was multiplied by average number of day of stay for tourist at that tourist town. TFSP = TF * Stay Average Days Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season(FSP) : This was evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days comprising the peak season FSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season Step 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. FT = PS / Area Aggregate Peak Density (APD) = Resident Population Density + Domestic Tourist Density + Foreign Tourist Density APD = RP + DT + FT

Existing Load (LEXISTING) = Aggregate Peak Density * 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Towns Small Town Medium Town Large City Metro Cities Small Hill Town Medium Hill Town Large Hill Town Table 11: UDPFI Density Limits Population Upper Limit Density (PPH) Less than 50000 50000 - 500000 More than 500000 20000 20000-80000 More than 80000 125 150 150 175 75 90 90

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

Negative Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed on a 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 Ecological indicators. The indicators which were assessed for the category wise tourist places are summarized in Table 12: Table 12: Physical and Ecological Indicators
Physical Ecological Indicators Biodiversity Air Quality Noise Pollution Availability of Power Water Waste Management Cultural heritage Tourist Infrastructure Land Availability Quality of Transport Infrastructure Coastal Area Islands Thematic Areas Protected Areas Rural Areas Mountain Resorts Urban, Historic Pilgrimage Place

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

Normalizing Density () was calculated by multiplying a factor of 10pph by the Normalizing index. Normalizing Density () = 10* 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.)

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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 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 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 Demographic Indicators


Social Demographic Indicators Demography Tourist Flows Social Behavioral Aspects Health Hygiene Safety & Coastal Area 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.

Table 14: Political Economic Indicators


Political Economic Indicators Coastal Area Islands Protected Areas Thematic Areas Rural Areas Mountain Resorts Urban & Historic Pilgrimage Place

Tourism Earnings and Investment Employment

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

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Table 15: Evaluation Criterion of Physical and Ecological Indicators


Physical Ecological Indicators Biodiversity Evaluation Criterion Threatened species, Protected areas as a percent of territory and type of ecosystem Air Quality Population exposure to air pollution - Sox & Nox emission intensities Noise Pollution Sensitivity to noise pollutions. Allowable decibels limit if specified. Availability of Power Hours of regular power supply from all energy sources. Water Intensity of Use of water resources. Drinking water availability @135lpcd. Waste Management 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.

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 in the Table 16. Table 16: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis
Tourist Town Kozhikode Kannur Kalpetta Existing Load Carrying Capacity 2010 705295 77075 38514 2172040 143390 468510 1466745 66315 429996 804533 81260 52009 Available Capacity Estimating Load Carrying Capacity 2020 2172040 143390 468510 1367507 62130 416501 Available Capacity

Table 16 shows that cities such as Kozhikode and Kalpetta has more carrying capacity and prospects of tourism related 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 have been assessed and rated on a scale of A, B, C,D 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 Status/Availability between Tourist Destinations


Route Destination Enroute/ Onsite Enroute Parameters Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-E) Type of Road (metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Transport (more specific to transport access to tourist destinations from various parts of city) Wayside Amenities Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-E) Components Rating Remarks

Restaurants availability Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability Sufficiency (A-E) Languages N.A Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-E)

Direction Signages (Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) On Site Land ownership of the Site City/Town Accommodation

Drinking Water facility Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

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

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Route Destination Enroute/ Onsite Parameters Components Area of this land (approx) Tourist Information Centres Trained Guides Information Signages Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting Site Specific Comments Available(Y/N) Quality (A-E) Availability (A-E) Sufficiency (A-E) Languages Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-E) Availability (A-E) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-E) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-E) Rating Remarks

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 in terms of districts

S.No 1. 2. 3.

Table 18: Sub-circuits within Circuit 1 with Primary and Secondary Hubs Sub-circuit Primary hub Secondary hub Kozhikode- Malappuram sub-circuit Kozhikode- Wayanad sub-circuit Kozhikode Kozhikode Kalpetta Kannur

Kozhikode Kannur- Thalassery sub- Kozhikode circuit

4.

Kozhikode- Kasargode sub-circuit

Kozhikode

Kasargode / Bekal

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

Bekal

Kannur

Kalpetta

Kozhikode

5.2.1

Major Tourism Products Beaches 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 Wayanad, Kannur Historical / heritage / cultural Bekal fort, Thunchan memorial, Pazhassi tomb, Arakkal museum, St. Angelos fort etc Backwaters- Kovvayi- Valiyaparamba backwaters between Kannur and Nileswaram

The major tourism products in the Circuit 1 can be categorised as given below.

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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Table 19: Tourist arrivals in Circuit 1 Destinations in 2010 Destination Domestic International Malappuram 347,311 16,915 Kozhikode 612,316 9,017 Wayanad 408,151 6,575 Kannur 455,822 5,886 Kasargode 160,539 1,679 Source: Department of Tourism, Kerala

Total 364,226 621,333 414,726 461,708 162,218

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%

7.1%
7.0%

Domestic %
6.7%

International %
Total %

6.0%

5.3%
5.0%

5.0% 4.0% 3.9%

4.7% 4.5%

4.0%

3.0%

2.6% 1.9% 1.8% 1.4% 0.9% 0.3% 1.0%

2.0%

1.0%

0.0% KANNUR KASARGOD KOZHIKODE MALAPPURAM WAYANAD

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 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 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 Kannur- Thalassery sub-circuit 4. Kozhikode- Kasargode sub-circuit 5.3.1 Kozhikode
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. Table 20: Snapshot of Kozhikode City Description / Parameter 128 square kilometers 2.03 million in Kozhikode urban area as per provisional figures of 2011 census 75

S.No 1. 2. 3. Area

Category

Population Number of wards

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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 water falls Kadalundi bird sanctuary There are more than 30 hotels in Kozhikode ranging from 5 star hotels to budget hotels.

6.

Accommodation

Source: Kozhikode Corporation & Kerala Tourism 5.3.2 Kozhikode 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.

2.

3.

4.

Table 21: Overview of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Malappuram Sub-Circuit Destination Relative Comments importance Vadakara Minor one of the ancient 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 point to view the sunset. There is a beach opposite the Sand banks named the silent beach. Kappad beach High Beach where Vasco Da Gama landed in India commemorated by a monument potential for development as a beach destination with resorts already developed Kozhikode beach High Located around 2 kilometres from the city centre and a popular destination for Domestic Tourists with a marine aquarium Beypore High 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

5.

Feroke

Medium

6.

Kadalundi

High

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

7. 8.

Tirurangadi Tirur

Minor 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 Tidal mouth where the Bharathapuzha River and the Tirur River meet with the sea. It is also a nesting place for 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 festival was held till the 18th century currently a martial arts festival based on Kalaripayattu is held on an annual basis

9.

Ponnani

High

10.

Thirunavaya

Medium

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No 11.

Destination Kottakal

Relative importance Medium

Comments Centre for the Arya Vaidya Sala facility where traditional Ayurvedic medical treatment is 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 Connolys plot. The longest hanging bridge in Kerala provides access to the teak plantation. The Adyan Para waterfalls are located 14 km from Nilambur

12.

Kondotty

Medium

13. 14.

Vandoor Nilambur

Minor High

15. 16. 17.

Tusharagiri Kakkayam Peruvannamoozhi

Medium Medium Medium

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

Kozhikode
Kondotty Beypore

Nilambur

Vandoor

Feroke
Kadalundi

Tirurangadi

Kottakal

Tirur Thirunavaya

Ponnani

Figure 16: Map of Destinations identified in Kozhikode- Malappuram Sub-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 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 sub-circuit is provided in Table 22.

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No 1.

Table 22: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Wayanad Sub-Circuit Destination Relative Comments importance 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. scenic freshwater lake with boating facilities and tourist amenities three tiered waterfalls surrounded by forests view of the tea estates in Wayanad

2. 3.

Pookot lake Soochipara waterfalls

High High

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 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 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 the first resistances to the British in the 18th century along with a museum ancient Vishnu temple over a thousand years old and a centre for religious pilgrims River delta of around 1000 acres on the Kabini River with the island accessed by boats run by Kerala Tourism. Wildlife sanctuary located near Mananthavady

5.

Edakkal caves

High

6. 7.

Jain temple at Kalpetta Muthanga sanctuary wildlife

Minor High

8.

Pazhassi tomb Manathavady Thirunelly temple Kuruva dweep

at

Medium

9. 10.

Medium High

11.

Begur wild sanctuary

life

High

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Mananthavady

Thirunelly

Begurwildlife sanctuary

Kuruva dweep

Sultan Bathery

Muthanga wild life sanctuary Kalpetta Pookot lake Edakkalcaves Soochipara waterfalls Lakkidi
Chembra peak

Kozhikode

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

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Figure 18: Site photographs showing Existing Condition of Tourism Destinations in KozhikodeWayanad Sub-Circuit 5.3.4 Kozhikode 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 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. Overburys 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. 5. Dharmadam High beach popular with local residents and located near Island Kannur 6. Muzhappilangad High Only drive in beach in Kerala with potential for Beach development 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. Angelos fort High Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and currently maintained by the ASI located 3 km from Kannur 10. Pythal Mala Medium hill station located more than 60 km from Kannur and near the Kerala Karnataka border in the Western Ghats potential for development as a hill station with resorts and adventure sports 11. Parassinikadavu High Major destination is the Parassinikadavu Sr.Muthappan temple with a daily Theyyam dance performance The other major attraction is the Parassinikadavu snake park 12. Aralam Wild Medium wild life sanctuary located 20 km from Iritty Life Sanctuary 13. Pazhassi Dam Medium scenic destination developed near an irrigation reservoir over the Valappatanam river with boating facilities provided by the DTPC and a garden with sculptures 14. Arakkal Palace Medium Museum dedicated to the Arakkal royal family and developed in part of the Arakkal palace by the DoT and the Department of Culture, Kerala. 15. Ezhimala Minor Picturesque hill destination located around 40 km from Kannur forming a promontory. Development around the area is restricted due to the presence of the Indian Naval Academy which was completed in 2009 16. Rajarajeswara Medium Ancient Siva temple located at Taliparamba near temple 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 Sub-Circuit

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Parassinikadavu
Rajarajeswara temple

Pythal mala

Ezhimala

Pazhassi dam Aralam wild life sanctuary

Meenkunnu beach Kannur Thalassery

Kozhikode

Figure 20: Destinations Identified in Kozhikode- Kannur-Thalassery 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 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 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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No 1.

Table 24: Relative importance of Tourism Destinations in Kozhikode-Kasargode Sub-Circuit Destination Relative Comments importance 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 on date. The third major backwater system in Kerala with potential for backwater cruises between Kannur and Neeleshwaram 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 relatively undeveloped beach around 6 km from Bekal fort with potential for development as a beach destination

2.

Valiyaparamba backwaters Ranipuram station

High

3.

hill Medium

4.

Kappil beach

High

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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 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 related developments. 5.4.1 Bekal Resort Development Corporation Table 25: Land acquired by BRDC
S No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Resorts and other sites Village Extent of land acquired in acres 31.95 57.43 32.71 21.57 25.56 31.65 1.62 23.33 0.98 0.28 4.81 0.27 1.41 0.1 233.67

Resort site 1 & 1A Resort site 2 Resort site 4 & 4 A Resort site 5 Resort site 6 Resort site 7 Facility centre Public beach access to beach Staff quarters for railway and gate lodge (not handed over to railways) Water supply scheme Valiyaparamba house boat centre Parking bay near Bekal fort Valiyaparamba facility centre TOTAL

Chittari and Ajanoor Chittari and Keekan Pallikere I & II Udma and Pallikere II Udma and Kalnad Kalnad Pallikere I Pallikere I Pallikere Keekan Panayal, Kolathur, Pallikere, Chittari, Udma, Bare, Keekan and Kalanad Nileshwar and South Trikkaripur Pallikere I Udinoor

The 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 government of Kerala formed the Bekal Tourism Authority for implementation of the project in 1992. 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. Page | 49

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. 1. 2. Resorts and other sites Resort site 1 Resort site 2 Village Chittari Anjur Chittari Keekan Pallikere Udma and and Extent in acres 31.95 57.43 Lessee M/s. Enterprises, Joys Status Site development initiated work

Green gateway leisure (Air Travel Enterprises) Globlink Hotels & Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Khanna Pvt. Ltd Hotels

Under construction with 80 keys expected to be operational in early 2012 Under construction with 76 keys expected to be 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 Under development with major works for 50 out of 100 keys completed. Expected to be operational at end of 2012 or early 2013 For development of premium beach camping resort with 20 cottages in the first phase. Work on the project is expected to start by 2012.

3.

Resort site 4

&

32.35

4.

Resort site 5

Udma and Pallikere II

21.57

5.

Resort site 6

Udma Kalnad Kalnad

and

25.56

Bharath Ltd

Hotels

6.

Resort site 7

31.65

Holiday Group

7.

Beach Park

Pallikere

KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation)

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 : o o Important beach destinations- Bekal, Kozhikode, Kappad, Beypore, Muzhuppilangad, Payyambalam, Dharmadam Hill stations & scenic spots- Tidal mouth of the Bharathapuzha, Nilambur, Tusharagiri waterfalls, o o o o o Kakkayam, Peruvannamoozhi, Pookot lake, Soochipara waterfalls,

Kuruvadweep, Pythal Mala, Pazhassi dam, Ranipuram Wild life sanctuaries & bird sanctuaries Kadalundi, Muthanga wild life sanctuary, Begur wild life sanctuary, Aralam wild life sanctuary Backwaters Valiyaparamba backwaters Historical monuments Edakkal caves, St. Anjelos fort, Thalassery fort, Bekal fort, Arakkal palace etc Religious a number of ancient hindu temples and mosques are located in this circuit

which are important for Domestic Tourists Cultural- destinations such as the Thunchan Parambu, Jain temples in Wayanad etc

Good road connectivity between Kozhikode and most of the tourism destinations with signages provided to all important tourism destinations 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 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 coordination of tourism development between the owner departments 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 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 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. 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 the Korapuzha and Kallai rivers which runs through Kozhikode as a waterway for tourists Promotion of the destinations such as Kadalundi and Vallikunnu comprising mangrove forests and bird 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 based on the uniqueness of the beach in areas which are segregated for 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 backwaters by enhancing infrastructure at the 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. 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 environmental degradation & waste management issue. Need to manage expected growth in backwater tourism in the Valiyaparamba backwaters and prevent environmental degradation as reported in the Vembanad 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 Table 27Error! eference source not found.. Table 27: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding
Location Project Indicative Implementing cost in Rs. Agency crore Kozhikode District 0.2 DoT Mode of Funding Existing Schemes

Vadakara sand banks beach

Development of Tourism Information Centre Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) and changing rooms Life guards watch tower and cabin Drinking water facility Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach Upgrading kiosks for food and beverages in the area managed by the municipal corporation Lighting Signage

Public

MoT / GoK

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1 0.05 0.1

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.5 0.05 0.3

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Kappad beach

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) and changing rooms Development of tourist information centre Life guards watch tower and cabin Drinking water facility Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach

0.2 0.1 0.05 0.2

DoT DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Kiosks for food and beverages Upgrading facilities Lighting Signage Kozhikode beach Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (10) and changing rooms Life guards watch tower and cabin Drinking water facility Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach Lighting Signage S.M. Street, Kozhikode Development pedestrian street of parking

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.05 0.6

Implementing Agency DoT DoT DoT DoT DoT

Mode of Funding Public Public Public Public Public

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.1 0.05 0.1

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.5 0.05 5 5 0.3

DoT DoT DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT MoT MoT / GoK

Improvement of facade and environment Provision of public convenience / e-toilets (2) Lighting Signage Canoly Canal Connecting Canoly canal to Kappad and development of tourism facilities Drinking water facility Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (10) and changing rooms Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach Life guards watch tower and cabins

2 0.2 15

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Beypore

0.05 0.6

DoT DoT

Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Speed boat rides & para sailing on the lines of beaches of Goa by private operators Lighting Signage Kadalundi Trekking trails near the mangroves Tower watching for bird

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 2

Implementing Agency DoT

Mode of Funding PPP

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK

0.5 0.05 0.1 0.1 2

DoT DoT DoT / Dept of forest DoT DoT / Dept of forest

Public Public Public Public PPP

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Boating activities on the side away from the bird sanctuary towards the tidal mouth Provision of seating and pedestrian pathways in sunset point below the Kadalundi bridge Hot air balloon for aerial view of tidal mouth and the bird sanctuary Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) Lighting Signage Sarovaram Biopark 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 Development of parking space in 0.1 acres Up-gradation of existing tourism information centre Provision of kiosks for food and beverages Provision of public convenience / e-toilets (2)

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

1.5

DoT / Dept of forest

PPP

MoT / GoK

0.3

DoT / Dept of forest DoT DoT DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.5 0.05 5

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Kakkayam

0.5

PWD

Public

GoK

0.2

DoT

PPP

GoK

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1 0.1

DoT DoT

PPP Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Pedestrian walkway and landscaping at view points Development trekking trails selected routes Peruvannamoozhi dam Kuttichira of along

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.5

Implementing Agency DoT

Mode of Funding Public

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK

0.2

DoT / Dept of forest Dept of irrigation / DoT DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Improvement of approach road of 2 km to dam site Cleaning and restoration of pond and surroundings Construction of granite paved pathways, paved yards around mosque Lighting Conservation of mosque and surrounding heritage structures Development of ecolodges with 20 rooms Development caravan park Development camping sites locations Development hanging bridge Arippara at of of 3 of at

0.3

Public

GoK

1.5

Public

MoT / GoK

1.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

1.5 0.5

DoT DoT

Public Public

GoK MoT / GoK

Thusharagiri falls

2 0.5 1.2

DoT DoT DoT

PPP Public PPP

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.75

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Iringal Village

Craft

Interpretation centre and meeting hall Craft resort with accommodation facilities for 40 persons

2 4

DoT DoT

Public PPP

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Malappuram District Ponnani Cultural centre with library, museum in 1 acre out of the 7 acres of identified revenue land 2 DoT Public GoK

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

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 10

Implementing Agency DoT

Mode of Funding PPP

Existing Schemes

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Vandoor Karuvankundu

5 5

DoT DoT

Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Malappuram

Development of ecopark and adventure trails at Karuvarakundu Riverside boating center with boating facilities, childrens play area, park, food & beverage facilities etc. Augumenting facilities at Kottakunnu including public convenience / etoilets (5), landscaping etc Development of Beeyam Kayal into a water sports centre Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (3) and changing rooms Life guards watch tower and cabin Drinking water facility Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach Upgrading kiosks for food and beverages in the area

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Beeyam Kayal

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Padinjarakkara beach

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1 0.05 0.1

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Lighting Kadampuzha Temple Multiple Pilgrim centre Facilitation

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.5 1 2.25

Implementing Agency DoT DoT DoT

Mode of Funding Public Public Public

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Pilgrim Facilitation centre (3 Nos) - centres at important Mosques such as Mumburum, Valiya Juma Masjid, Pazhayangadi mosque etc Improvement waterways providing facilities of and tourist

Waterway

10

Irrigation/DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Chamravattom regulator bridge

Development of Picnic Spot at chamravattom

2.5 Wayanad District

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Pookot lake

Public conveniences provided to be enhanced through means such as e-toilets (5 nos) Improvement of current parking facilities Renovation and development of walkways & street furniture Lighting and signage Watershed conservation

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

1 1.5

DoT DoT

Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

1.5 0.5 0.5

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Soochipara waterfalls Edakkal caves

Current parking space to be up-graded and enhanced Up-gradation of current single lane road of around 2 km Erection of stainless steel staircases along alternative pathway for exit from caves in addition to current path

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

Karapuzha dam

Up-grading current single lane road of around 3 km form main highway Provision of parking space in around 1.5 acres of land

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Tourist Facilitation centre with amenities and Public conveniences/ e-toilets (5) Development of landscaped area with seating facilities, childrens play area & equipments in the dam site in around 1.00 acre Development of Convention and performance centre Development of boating facilities in the reservoir along with jetty Provision of kiosks for food and beverages Provision of signage in the dam site Waste management including segregating and disposal Development of a ropeway over the dam site Development dancing fountain Wayanad heritage museum of

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 2

Implementing Agency DoT

Mode of Funding Public

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.2 0.1 0.5

DoT DoT DoT

PPP Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

2.5 3

DoT DoT

Public PPP

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Pazhassi Park at Mananthavady

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 heritage park Pazhassi Kudeeram of at

3 1.5

DoT DoT

PPP PPP

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Panamaram

Development of ethnic street with tribal products, handicrafts etc Development of convention facilities

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Banasura dam

Adventure facilities

Development of tourist facilities and water sports facilities Development of camping sites, equipment, trekking facilities, base camps etc at adventure spots in Wayanad identified by the DoT & Forest Department Improvement of approach road of 1.5 km Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) Up-gradation of current information centre and cafeteria Life guards watch tower and cabin Drinking water facility Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach Kiosks for food and beverages Upgrading facilities parking

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 3

Implementing Agency DoT

Mode of Funding Public

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK

DoT / Forest

Public

MoT / GoK

Kannur District Muzhuppilangad beach 0.3 DoT Public MoT / GoK

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1 0.05 0.2

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.1 0.1 0.2 0.15

DoT DoT PWD DoT

Public Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

St.Anjelos fort

Current approach road to be improved Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (3) outside the fort premises Parking area expansion Kiosks for provision of food and beverages Training and capacity building of guides Sound and light show focusing on history of St. Anjelos fort Improvement approach road of

0.1 0.1 0.2 3.5

DoT DoT DoT ASI / DoT

Public PPP Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.2

PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (3) outside the fort premises Payyambalam beach Improvement approach road around 2 km of of

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.15

Implementing Agency DoT

Mode of Funding Public

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK

0.3

PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (10) and changing rooms Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach Meenkunnu beach Improvement approach road around 2 km of of

0.6

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.5

PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) and changing rooms Pythal Mala Widening and improvement of the approach road of 2 km Expansion of parking area to 0.5 acre near the DoT resort Pedestrian pathway along selected stretches of Pythalmala Provision of public conveniences / e-toilets (5) Pazhassi dam Ropeway project across the dam site (1 km long) Conservation of the remaining portion of the Arakkal palace in addition to the current portion Development of ecoresort on island

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.5

PWD / DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.5

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.2

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

15

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Arakkal palace

2.5

DoT / Dept of Culture

Public

MoT / GoK

Dharmadam Island

20 Kasargode District

DoT

PPP

MoT / GoK

Bekal

Tourism information centre in 0.22 acres near Bekal fort Sound and light show at Bekal fort

0.25

BRDC

Public

MoT / GoK

BRDC / ASI

Public

MoT / GoK

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Location

Project

Development of cultural complex with museum, library, information center, amphitheatre, space for performing arts, sale of ethnic products, childrens play area etc. Development of a Tourism Interpretation Centre cum Information Centre at Bekal of around 20,000 square feet in 1.03 acres under BRDC Improvement and development of connecting roads from SH-57 at Kottakunnu junction and Pallikara level crossing to the Bekal fort area. Improvement of NH-66 connecting Mangalore airport to Bekal fort area from Thalapady to Bekal. Road length of around 48 km. Waste disposal facility Valiyaparamba backwaters Expansion of existing houseboat terminal facility for providing parking for 16-20 houseboats. purpose Up-gradation approach road around 10 km of of

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 3

Implementing Agency BRDC

Mode of Funding Public

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK

BRDC or PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

BRDC or PWD

Public

MoT / GoK

28

NHAI / PWD

Public

NHAI / GoK

1 8

BRDC BRDC

Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Ranipuram

PWD

Public

GoK

Provision of pedestrian pathways Tourist information cum amenity centre with public conveniences / e-toilets (5) Development of ecocamps (10) for tourists. Site needs to be identified based on discussions between the DoT & department of forests.

0.2 0.6

DoT DoT

Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

DoT

PPP

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Location

Project

Development of kiosks for providing water and food Development of trekking trails along identified routes in Ranipuram Kappil beach Public conveniences / etoilets (5) and changing rooms Life guards watch tower and cabin Drinking water facility Solid waste management and collection of waste on beach Information signage Kiosks for food and beverages Up-gradation of parking facilities TOTAL

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.2

Implementing Agency DoT

Mode of Funding Public

Existing Schemes GoK

0.1

DoT/ Dept of Forest

Public

GoK

0.3

DoT

Public

MoT / GoK

0.1 0.05 0.1

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.05 0.1 0.1

DoT DoT DoT

Public Public Public 255.9 Cr.

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

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 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 2 Implementing Agency Existing Schemes Public Funding Private Investment

Kozhikode District Beypore 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 Development of parking space in 0.1 acres Provision of kiosks for food and beverages Development of ecolodges with 20 rooms Development of camping sites at 3 locations Craft resort with accommodation facilities for 40 persons 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 Provision of parking space in around 1.5 acres of land Development of Convention and performance centre DoT MoT / GoK 0.5 1.5

Kadalundi

DoT / Dept of forest

MoT / GoK

0.5

1.5

1.5

DoT / Dept of forest

MoT / GoK

0.375

1.125

Kakkayam

0.2

DoT

GoK

0.05

0.15

0.1

DoT

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.025

0.075

Thusharagiri falls

2 1.2

DoT DoT

0.5 0.3

1.5 0.9

Iringal Craft Village

DoT

Malappuram District Ponnani 10 DoT 2.5 7.5

Wayanad District Karapuzha dam 1 DoT MoT / GoK MoT / GoK 0.25 0.75

DoT

1.25

3.75

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Location

Project

Indicative cost in Rs. crore 0.2

Implementing Agency DoT

Existing Schemes MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

Public Funding 0.05

Private Investment 0.15

Wayanad heritage museum

Pazhassi Park at Mananthavady

Provision of kiosks for food and beverages Development of a ropeway over the dam 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 Development of convention facilities Development of tourist facilities and water sports facilities Kiosks for provision of food and beverages Ropeway project across the dam site (1 km long) Development of ecoresort on island Development of ecocamps (10) for tourists. Site needs to be identified based on discussions between the DoT & department of forests. Total

DoT

0.5

1.5

DoT

0.75

2.25

DoT

MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK

0.75

2.25

1.5

DoT

0.375

1.125

Panamaram Banasura dam

4 3

DoT DoT

1 0.75

3 2.25

Kannur District St.Anjelos fort Pazhassi dam 0.1 15 DoT DoT MoT / GoK MoT / GoK MoT / GoK 0.025 3.75 0.075 11.25

Dharmadam island Ranipuram

20

DoT

15

Kasargode District 1 DoT 0.25 0.75

81.8

20.45

61.35

Within the Public Private Partnership projects 20.45 Crores can be facilitated from Public Funds and 61.35 Crores from Private 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 Kozhikide District Mallapuram District Wayanad District Kannur District Kasarkode District Total Expected Employment Generation Expected Employment Generation 48828 38142 36348 36387 39897 199602

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Annexure 1: Destination Tourism Clusters in Kerala

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Annexure II: Tourist Infrastructure Assessment


1. Kozhikode- Malappuram Sub-Circuit
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 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. Kozhikode - Kappad Kappad beach Remarks 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. Mainly private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Kappad as well as auto rickshaws. 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, private buses and KSRTC bus services Bus services to the destination are not provided. Hence tourists mostly depend on personal vehicles or taxis.

Enroute/Onsite Enroute En-route

Rating 18 B Metalled NH, SH,MDR 2 C

Enroute

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

Availability (A-C)

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

Restaurants availability

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

Petrol Pump/ availability

Service

Centre

Public Convenience availability

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

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

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

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

On Site City/Town

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

Languages

English & Malayalam

English & Malayalam

English & Malayalam

Type

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

On Site

Drinking Water facility

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

Public beach and private beach resorts Private resorts & hotels in Kappad , hotels in Kozhikode B B B

Current demand is catered to by existing supply. However there is a need for more quality accommodation facilities for high end tourists near Kappad beach Currently drinking water facility is available in

Department of Irrigation, Kerala Private home stays and budget hotels near the dam site C C B

Destination is a day 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

Components

Kozhikode - Vadakara Vadakara Rating Remarks

On Site

Solid Management

Waste

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

AC, Gen

Will have to be acquired N E C English & Malayalam C C C C C C C

On Site/or City

in

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides

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

Kozhikode - Kappad Kappad beach Rating 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 C English & Malayalam C C C C 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 C English & Malayalam C C D C 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.

On Site On Site On Site On Site

Information Signages Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

On Site

Street Lighting

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Parameters Components

Kozhikode to Kakkayam Kakkayam dam site Rating 55 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 has worn down and needs to be up-graded. Bus services to the destination are not provided. Hence tourists mostly depend on personal vehicles or taxis. Remarks 50 B

Kozhikode to Thusharagiri Thusharagiri waterfalls Rating Remarks 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.

Kozhikode to Beypore Beypore Beach Rating 10 B Metalled SH 2 C 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. Remarks

Metalled SH 2 C

Enroute

Transport

Modes Used by tourists

Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services D C

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

Availability (A-C) Restaurants availability

Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services C C

Bus services to the destination are not provided. Hence tourists mostly depend on personal vehicles or taxis Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

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

There are plenty of private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Beypore. In addition auto rickshaws are also available. 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. Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability

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.

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.

Enroute

Direction Signages (Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations)

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

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.

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.

C English and Malayalam

On Site

Land ownership of the Site

KSEB ( Kerala State Electricity Board) & Department of Forests, Kerala Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) E E E E Limited options for packaged drinking water facility No accommodation facilities available

Department of Forests, Kerala

Beypore Port and DTPC Kozhikode

City/Town

Accommodation

No accommodation facilities available D D D D Currently only packaged drinking water facility is

Hotels, resorts and homestays C C C

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

On Site

Drinking Water facility

Availability (A-C)

Currently drinking water facility is available in

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Parameters Components Quality(A-C)

Kozhikode to Kakkayam Kakkayam dam site Rating E available. Remarks D

Kozhikode to Thusharagiri Thusharagiri waterfalls Rating Remarks only available.

Kozhikode to Beypore Beypore Beach Rating C Remarks restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water in kiosks. 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 Parking facilities are available at the beach and have been upgraded recently There is a tourism information centre with basic information provided

On Site

Solid Waste Management

A-C

No facilities available

A few bins around the first waterfall

On Site

Electricity

Supply (AC, Gen)

AC, Gen

AC, Gen

AC, Gen

On Site

Parking

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

E Will have to be acquired

Limited available.

parking

space

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

Limited parking space available.

C Will have to be acquired

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers

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

Y C

Tourism information center is available with limited information

Tourist information center is available

N C C C C

Trained Guides On Site Information Signages

Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages D English & Malayalam E E E

B English & Malayalam D C D

On Site

Seating/ Resting

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

On Site

Public Convenience

Availability (A-C)

Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers

On Site On Site

Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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

E E E E

D D D D

C C C C

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C) Parameters Components Rating 14 B

Kozhikode to Feroke Tipus Fort Remarks Access by Kallai road from Kozikode city center. Heavy congestion on main road. 25 B

Kozhikode to Kadalundi Kadalundi bird sanctuary Rating Remarks Access from Kozhikode by Kadalundi road or NH-66

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi Tirurangadi Rating 36 B The Access from Kozhikode by NH-66 Remarks

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

Metalled SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC) and private bus Buses. B C There are plenty of private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Beypore. In addition auto rickshaws are also available. 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. Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

Metalled NH / SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. C C There are private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Beypore. 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

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

Enroute

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

Availability (A-C) Restaurants availability

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

On Site City/Town

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

Languages

English and Malayalam ASI 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.

English and Malayalam Department of forest 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. More home stays and resorts to be promoted to provide accommodation for high end tourists Currently packaged drinking water is available

English and Malayalam Private C Budget hotels and homestays around Tirurangadi town

Type

Capacity

Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) On Site Drinking Water facility Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) C C Currently drinking water facility is available in C C C

C C C Currently packaged drinking water is available

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Parameters Components Rating

Kozhikode to Feroke Tipus Fort Remarks restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water Currently no facilities provided.

Kozhikode to Kadalundi Kadalundi bird sanctuary Rating Remarks

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi Tirurangadi Rating Remarks

On Site

Solid Waste Management

A-C

Additional facilities required to provide for increasing tourist flow Currently people park along the roadside.

On Site On Site

Electricity Parking

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

AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired N E C C C D C C B B No facilities Need for a tourist information center Limited parking facilities

AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired Y B B C C E D B D D Adequate signage available English & Malayalam

AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired N E C C C D C C C C Limited parking facility

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides

Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C)

Tourist information center is available

On Site On Site

Information Signages Seating/ Resting

On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

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

On Site

Street Lighting

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C) Parameters Components Rating 14 B

Kozhikode to Feroke Tipus Fort Remarks Access by Kallai road from Kozikode city center. Heavy congestion on main road. 25 B

Kozhikode to Kadalundi Kadalundi bird sanctuary Rating Remarks Access from Kozhikode by Kadalundi road or NH-66

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi Tirurangadi Rating 36 B The Access from Kozhikode by NH-66 Remarks

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

Metalled SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC) and private bus Buses. B C There are plenty of private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Beypore. In addition auto rickshaws are also available. 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. Sufficient signages are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

Metalled NH / SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. C C There are private bus services plying between Kozhikode to Beypore. 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

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

Enroute

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

Availability (A-C) Restaurants availability

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

On Site City/Town

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

Languages

English and Malayalam ASI 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.

English and Malayalam Department of forest 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. More home stays and resorts to be promoted to provide accommodation for high end tourists Currently packaged drinking water is available

English and Malayalam Private C Budget hotels and homestays around Tirurangadi town

Type

Capacity

Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) On Site Drinking Water facility Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) C C Currently drinking water facility is available in C C C

C C C Currently packaged drinking water is available

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Parameters Components Rating

Kozhikode to Feroke Tipus Fort Remarks restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water Currently no facilities provided.

Kozhikode to Kadalundi Kadalundi bird sanctuary Rating Remarks

Kozhikode to Tirurangadi Tirurangadi Rating Remarks

On Site

Solid Waste Management

A-C

Additional facilities required to provide for increasing tourist flow Currently people park along the roadside.

On Site On Site

Electricity Parking

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

AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired N E C C C D C C B B No facilities Need for a tourist information center Limited parking facilities

AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired Y B B C C E D B D D Adequate signage available English & Malayalam

AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired N E C C C D C C C C Limited parking facility

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides

Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C)

Tourist information center is available

On Site On Site

Information Signages Seating/ Resting

On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

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

On Site

Street Lighting

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute Parameters Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Components 48 B Metalled NH 2 C . C Rating

Kozhikode to Tirur Tirur (Thunjan Parambu) Remarks 85 The Access from Kozhikode by NH-66 with some patches of road requiring upgradation B Metalled NH, SH 2 C 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 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 Rating

Kozhikode to Ponnani Ponnani (Biyam Kayal) Remarks 60 The Access from Kozhikode by NH-66 and Tirur-Kadalundi road with some patches of road requiring up-gradation.

Kozhikode to Thirunavaya Thirunavaya Rating Remarks

B Metalled NH, SH 2 C

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

Enroute

Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Transport Modes Used by tourists (more specific to transport Availability (A-C) access to tourist destinations from various parts of city)

Enroute

Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public availability Convenience

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 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.

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 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.

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-C)

(Inside the city to directing Languages the tourist destinations) On Site City/Town Land ownership of the Site Accommodation Type

English Malayalam

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

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

Thunchan Memorial Trust

Capacity Bed Occupancy

B B

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

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

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite On Site Parameters Drinking Water facility Components Sufficiency (A-C) Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) On Site On Site On Site Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking A-C Supply (AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Rating B C B B

Kozhikode to Tirur Tirur (Thunjan Parambu) Remarks Currently retailed packaged C drinking water facility is available apart from restaurants and hotels Adequate to meet current visitors Rating B

Kozhikode to Ponnani Ponnani (Biyam Kayal) Remarks Currently retailed packaged drinking water facility is available apart from restaurants and hotels Facilities to be up-graded to meet increased visitors

Kozhikode to Thirunavaya Thirunavaya Rating B C B D AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired Remarks Retailed package drinking water

B D AC, Gen C

On Site/or in City

Tourist Centers

Availability of Land for C future parking Area of this land (approx) Land may required to acquired Information Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Y A English Malayalam C B C

Limited parking space which Parking facilities available may need to be increased if visitor numbers rise Will have to be acquired. be be Information guides are visitors centre and Y available for B B and English and Malayalam D Limited facilities to cater to existing visitor numbers D D Facilities may be up-graded to provide for more visitor numbers Tourist information available center

Currently people park on the roadside.

N E C D D D

Trained Guides On Site Information Signages

On Site On Site

Seating/ Resting Public Convenience

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

On Site On Site

Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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

C C

C C C C

C C

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Route Enroute/ Onsite Enroute Enroute Destination Parameters 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 Components Rating 48 B

Kozhikode to Kottakal Kottakal Remarks Rating 29 The Access from Kozhikode by NH-66 with some patches of road requiring upgradation B Metalled

Kozhikode to Kondotty Kondotty Remarks Rating 59 The Access from Kozhikode by Palghat- Kozhikode road with some patches of road requiring up-gradation SH Metalled SH 2 C There are private bus services and KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kondotti. Other modes are personal vehicles or private taxis. Auto rickshaws can be used for local conveyance within Kondotti. Kondotti is also 6 km from the international airport at Karipur 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.

Kozhikode to Vandoor Vandoor Remarks

Metalled NH, SH 2 C Private Buses, Auto rikshaw, KSRTC buses

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

SH and town roads 2 C 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. 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. Private Buses, Auto rikshaw, KSRTC buses

Private Buses, Auto rikshaw, KSRTC buses C

Enroute

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

Availability (A-C)

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

Restaurants availability

Limited number of wayside amenities and budget restaurants available. 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.

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public Convenience availability

Enroute

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

B English and Malayalam

B English and Malayalam

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

B English and Malayalam Vandoor sivan temple trust

On Site City/ Town

Kottakal Arya Vaidya Sala Type Capacity 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. Retailed package drinking water

Pazhayangadi Mosque 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 treatment.

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

Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) On Site Drinking Water facility Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C)

C C C C

C C C C

C C C C Currently packaged drinking water is available

Currently packaged drinking water is available

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Route Enroute/ Onsite On Site On Site On Site Destination Parameters Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking 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 On Site Seating/ Resting Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) On Site On Site On Site Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Components Rating B

Kozhikode to Kottakal Kottakal Remarks Rating B AC, Gen Currently people park on the roadside.

Kozhikode to Kondotty Kondotty Remarks Rating D AC, Gen Limited space available for parking.

Kozhikode to Vandoor Vandoor Remarks Absence of SWM

AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired

C Will have to be acquired

D Will have to be acquired N E C C C C B C C C

Currently people park on the roadside.

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides

N E C English and Malayalam C C C C C

N E C C C C C C C C

On Site

Information Signages

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Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute

Route Destination Parameters Distance in km 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) Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C) Restaurants availability Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability

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

Kozhikode to Nilambur Nilambur (Connolys plantation, Adyan Para waterfalls) Remarks

Access from Kozhikode by SH 24 & 34 .

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

C B C

Wayside amenities & hotels are available along the route. 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 signage are available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam and some Hindi

Enroute

Wayside Amenities

Public Convenience availability English and Malayalam Enroute Direction Signages (Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site Accommodation Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Department of forest C C C

On Site City/Town

On Site On Site On Site On Site

Drinking Water facility Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

On Site/or in City Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages Seating/ Resting

On Site On Site

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) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-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 end tourists Currently packaged drinking water is available Additional facilities required to provide for increasing tourist flow

C C C AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired Y C B C C C D C C C

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

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

On Site On Site On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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2. Kozhikode- Wayanad Sub-Circuit


Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Components Rating 56 B Metalled SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. B Kozhikode - Lakkidi Lakkidi Remarks KozhikodeMysoreKollegal road connects Kozhikode to Lakkidi. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Lakkidi. Rating 60 B Metalled SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. C There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Lakkidi. From Lakkidi auto-rickshaws or taxis are required to reach Pookot lake. Pookot lake is located 3 km from Lakkidi with approach road off Kozhikode- MysoreKollegal road. Kozhikode - Pookot lake Pookot lake Remarks Rating 83 B Metalled SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. 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. 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 Kozhikode - Soochipara waterfall Soochipara waterfall Remarks

En-route

Approach Road

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

Enroute

Wayside Amenities

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

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability C B

Public availability

Convenience 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

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

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.

Enroute

On Site

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English & 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 & Malayalam

English & Malayalam

No specific site for development Private resorts & homestays Type Capacity Bed Occupancy C Sufficiency (A-C) C C

DTPC Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand Private resorts & homestays Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand

Department of Forest, Kerala Private resorts & homestays C C C

City/Town

Accommodation

Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand

C C C C Currently drinking water

On Site

Drinking

Water

Availability (A-C)

Currently drinking water facility is

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Route Enroute/Onsite Destination Parameters facility Quality(A-C) C Components Rating

Kozhikode - Lakkidi Lakkidi Remarks Rating

Kozhikode - Pookot lake Pookot lake Remarks facility is available C C 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 C

Kozhikode - Soochipara waterfall Rating Soochipara waterfall Remarks only available from restaurants and retailed packaged water. Limited facilities other than a few bins.

On Site On Site On Site

Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

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

AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired Parking space available for visitors. Will need to be provided by the Dept of Irrigation or acquired.

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

Y Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English & Malayalam B C C Availability (A-C) C B

Y C B English & Malayalam C C D D Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers There is a tourism information centre with basic information provided

Y C B English & Malayalam C C D D D D D Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers There is a tourism information centre present with limited information..

On Site

On Site

Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

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

On Site On Site

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

C D C C C D D

On Site

Street Lighting

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

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Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Components

Kozhikode to Chembra peak Rating 83 B Metalled SH 2 C Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services KozhikodeMysoreKollegal 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 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 Chembra peak Remarks Rating 98 B

Kozhikode to Edakkal caves Edakkal caves Remarks Rating 71 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 There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kalpetta. From Kalpetta mostly depend on personal vehicles or taxis B Metalled SH 2 C

Kozhikode to Kalpetta Jain temple Remarks

Metalled SH 2 C Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services

Kozhikode- Mysore- Kollegal road connects Kozhikode to Kalpetta

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C) C

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

Enroute

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D

Public Convenience availability B

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.

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.

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

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-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 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

On Site City/Town

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

Languages Department of Forests, Kerala Type Capacity Bed Occupancy C Sufficiency (A-C) C C

ASI Hotel, homestay and resorts C C C Need to carry water on C Currently only packaged drinking Hotel, homestay and resorts

Beypore Port and DTPC Kozhikode Hotels, resorts and homestays C C C D

On Site

Drinking

Water

Availability (A-C)

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Route Enroute/Onsite Destination Parameters facility C Components

Kozhikode to Chembra peak Rating Chembra peak Remarks trekking trail B Rating

Kozhikode to Edakkal caves Edakkal caves Remarks water facility is only available. C Rating

Kozhikode to Kalpetta Jain temple Remarks Currently drinking water facility is available in restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water in kiosks. No facilities currently provided

Quality(A-C) B Plastic items are not allowed to be discarded or taken up. Plastic water bottles are taken up after paying a charge and returned in DTPC office. D

On Site On Site On Site

Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

A-C AC, Gen 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) English & Malayalam Languages C C C C C C D D English & Malayalam C C Will have to be acquired

AC, Gen Limited parking space available. C Will have to be acquired

Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer Parking on main road

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

Y C Y B DTPC information center provides guides and trekking equipment

Y C B B Tourist information center is available along with guides

N E B English, & hindi Malayalam signs could also be provided

On Site

C C C C C D D

On Site

Seating/ Resting

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

On Site On Site On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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

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Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute En-route Destination Parameters Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Components

Kozhikode - Muthanga Muthanga wildlife sanctuary Rating Remarks 108 B Metalled SH 2 D Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services Kozhikode- Mysore- Kollegal road connects Kozhikode to Sultan Bathery from where destination is located around 15 km away. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode & Sultan Bathery. Need to depend on taxis or personal vehicles to reach wild life sanctuary

Kozhikode - Thirunelly Rating 127 B Metalled SH 2 C Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode & Mananthavady. Need to depend on taxis or personal vehicles to reach Thirunelly. Access by KozhikodeMysore- Kollegal road from Kozhikode. Thirunelly temple Remarks Rating 106 B Metalled SH

Kozhikode - Begur Begur wildlife sanctuary Remarks

Access by Kozhikode- MysoreKollegal road from Kozhikode.

2 lane and single lane C Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode & Mananthavady. Need to depend on taxis or personal vehicles to reach wild life sanctuary.

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C) D

Enroute

Wayside Amenities

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available throughout 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. Adequate signage available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to destination.

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D B

Public Convenience availability 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 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

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

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.

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

Enroute

On Site City/Town

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English and Malayalam

English & Malayalam

English & Malayalam

Department of Forest, Kerala Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C)

No specific site for development C C C D C

Department of Forest, Kerala

No specific site for development Budget hotel operated by KTDC at Thirunelly C C B C

Department of forest, Thirunelly temple trust

Department of Forest, Kerala C C C D

On Site

Drinking facility

Water Availability (A-C)

Retail sale of packaged drinking water and hotels/ restaurants

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Route Enroute/Onsite Destination Parameters Components Quality(A-C) Solid Waste Management

Kozhikode - Muthanga Muthanga wildlife sanctuary Rating Remarks C C Restrictions on carrying and dumping plastic and other disposable items

Kozhikode - Thirunelly Rating C C Thirunelly temple Remarks Rating C C

Kozhikode - Begur Begur wildlife sanctuary Remarks Restrictions on carrying and dumping plastic and other disposable items

On Site

A-C AC, Gen

AC, Gen

On Site

Electricity

Supply (AC, Gen) D Parking space available for visitors C

On Site

Parking

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

Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer Parking facilities are available at the beach and have been upgraded recently

AC, Gen

Parking space available for visitors.

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

Y B B B English & Malayalam C C C

Information center of forest department with limited information. Guides are available for conducted tours.

N B English & Malayalam C C

Y B B B English & Malayalam C C Need to develop facilities C

Information center of forest department with limited information. Guides are available for conducted tours.

On Site

On Site

Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Need to develop facilities C Need to develop facilities

On Site On Site On Site

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

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Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Approach Road Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-E) Components Rating 103 B Metalled SH 2 C

Kozhikode to Kuruva Kuruva Island Remarks Rating 102 B Access by KozhikodeMysore- Kolegal road. Two lane road with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode & Manathavady. Need to depend on taxis or personal vehicles to reach destination which is 17 km from Mananthavady.

Kozhikode to Mananthavady Pazhassi Tomb Remarks Rating 71 Access by Kozhikode- MysoreKolegal road. Two lane road with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road to destination is narrow with little parking space available in front of the monument. There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode & Manathavady. The monument located near the city center can be accessed by auto rickshaws. B Metalled SH 2 C

Kozhikode to Kalpetta Jain Temple Remarks

Metalled SH 2 C Private taxis, private buses and KSRTC bus services

Access by Kozhikode- MysoreKolegal road. Two lane road with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved.

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) D

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 & Kalpetta. The monument located near the city center can be accessed by auto rickshaws

C Wayside Amenities

Enroute

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D

Public Convenience availability B

Enroute

On Site

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English and Malayalam

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available along route 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. Adequate signage available for the important road routes and junctions in mostly English, Malayalam. Need for more signages along the approach road to destination.

Wayside amenities & hotels are available with a number of budget restaurants available along route 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.

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

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

English and Malayalam

City/Town

Accommodation

Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C)

No specific site for development Hotel, resort, homestay facilities C C C C

Department of Forest, Kerala

Trust Hotel, resort, homestay facilities C C C C Currently only packaged drinking water facility is only available..

ASI Hotels, resorts and homestays C C C C Currently drinking water facility is .

On Site

Drinking facility

Water Availability (A-C)

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Route Destination C Quality(A-C) D Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

Kozhikode to Kuruva Kuruva Island C Restrictions on carrying and dumping plastic and other disposable items C

Kozhikode to Mananthavady Pazhassi Tomb C A few bins around the first waterfall . C

Kozhikode to Kalpetta Jain Temple available in restaurants & resorts and retailed packaged water in kiosks . 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 Parking facilities are available at the beach and have been upgraded recently

On Site On Site On Site

A-C AC, Gen Supply (AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx) D Will have to be acquired Parking space available for visitors C Will have to be acquired or set aside by Dept of Forests Limited parking space available. D Will have to be acquired AC, Gen AC, Gen

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C)

Y B B B

DTPC conducts boating and tours .

Y B B English & Malayalam C C Tourist information center is available

N B C C C C C C D D No facilities No tourism information center. Only basic information provided by ASI signage present

On Site

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English & Malayalam C C Quality (A-C)

On Site

Seating/ Resting

Sufficiency (A-C)

On Site On Site On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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

Need to develop facilities

C C C D D

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3. Kozhikode Kannur- Thalassery Sub-Circuit


Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Quality (A-C) Type of Road(metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/ MDR) Lanes Components Kozhikode - Muzhuppilangad beach Muzhuppilangad drive in beach Rating Remarks 77 B Metalled except for access road to beach NH 2 C Riding Quality (A-E) Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus Buses. C NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the beach which is 16km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. The approach road to the beach off the NH is narrow and requires widening and up gradation There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Beach can be accessed by autos, local bus service and private taxis. Kozhikode - Payyambalam beach Payyambalam beach Rating Remarks 93 B Metalled NH 2 C NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the beach which is 2km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. The approach road to the beach off the NH is narrow and requires widening There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Beach can be accessed by autos, local bus service and private taxis. Kozhikode - Meenkunnu beach Meenkunnu beach Rating 83 B Metalled NH 2 C NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the beach which is 12km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. The approach road to the beach off the NH is narrow and requires widening There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kalpetta or Lakkidi destination. From the towns, taxis are required to reach waterfalls. Remarks

En-route

Approach Road

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

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

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

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

Wayside Amenities

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D B

Enroute Public Convenience availability B

Enroute

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English & Malayalam Public beach Private resorts & homestays

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

Budget wayside amenities & restaurants are available with limited food options

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.

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 & Malayalam

English & Malayalam

DTPC beach park Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand Private resorts & homestays C C C Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand

DTPC beach park Private resorts & homestays Requirement for more accommodation facilities and home stays to meet demand

On Site

City/Town

Accommodation

Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) C C C

C C C

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Route Enroute/Onsite Destination Parameters Drinking facility Water Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) Components

Kozhikode - Muzhuppilangad beach Muzhuppilangad drive in beach Rating Remarks C Currently drinking water facility is available

Kozhikode - Payyambalam beach Payyambalam beach Rating Remarks C Currently drinking water facility is available

Kozhikode - Meenkunnu beach Meenkunnu beach Rating C Remarks Currently drinking water facility is only available from restaurants and retailed packaged water. Due to increase in domestic tourists, current facilities such as bins and garbage collection mechanism need to be up-graded. Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer Parking space available for visitors.

On Site

C D Due to increase in domestic tourists, current facilities such as bins and garbage collection mechanism need to be up-graded. Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer

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

C D

On Site

Solid Waste Management

A-C

AC, Gen

AC, Gen

On Site

Electricity

Supply (AC, Gen) C

On Site

Parking

Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx) Y Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English & Malayalam C C B There is a tourism information centre with basic information provided

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired

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

On Site/or City

in Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

Y C B English & Malayalam C There is a tourism information centre with basic information provided

N B English & Malayalam C

On Site

On Site

Seating/ Resting

Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) C C Inadequate facilities to cater to current visitor numbers C No facilities inside the park. need to be developed

On Site On Site On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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

C C D D

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Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Components

Kozhikode to St. Anjelos fort Rating 90 B St. Anjelos fort Remarks Rating 150 B

Kozhikode to Pythal mala Pythal mala hill station Remarks NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the hill station which is 60 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road is narrow and needs to be widened. In addition there is a 2 km trek to reach the top of Pythal Mala Rating 107 B

Kozhikode to Parassinikadavu Parassinikadavu Remarks

Enroute

Approach Road

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

Metalled NH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus Buses. C

NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the fort which is 3 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road to fort is narrow and needs to be widened.

NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the hill station which is 20 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved.

Metalled NH / SH 2 C

Metalled SH 2 C There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. For accesing the destination, taxis or personal vehicles need to be used. Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus Buses. There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by autos, local bus service and private taxis.

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by autos, local bus service and private taxis.

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

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

C Enroute Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D

Public Convenience availability B

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.

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.

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

Enroute

Direction Signages

Sufficiency (A-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 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

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

Languages Department of Forests, Kerala Type

On Site City/Town

Department of forest, Department of revenue, Department of Tourism Hotel, homestay and resorts Hotel, homestay and resorts. Resort

Temple trust

Hotels, resorts and

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Route Enroute/Onsite Destination Parameters Components

Kozhikode to St. Anjelos fort Rating C C C C Retail packaged drinking water facility is only available. St. Anjelos fort Remarks Rating C C D D

Kozhikode to Pythal mala Pythal mala hill station Remarks developed by DTPC with 10 rooms. Rating

Kozhikode to Parassinikadavu Parassinikadavu Remarks

homestays C C C

Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) Drinking facility Water Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) On Site On Site On Site Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking A-C Supply (AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C)

Currently only packaged drinking water facility is only available.

On Site

Currently drinking water facility is available in restaurants and retailed packaged water. No facilities currently provided Currently adequate but subject to outages during the summer Limited parking space available.

C C Restrictions on carrying and dumping disposables in the site AC, Gen Limited parking space available.

C D AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired or alienated from respective government department Limited parking space available. No facilities currently developed .

C C AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired

C Need to be alienated from military / department of fisheries land adjacent to approach road

Availability of Land for future parking Area of this land (approx) On Site/or in City Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages Available(Y/N) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages On Site Seating/ Resting Sufficiency (A-C)

Y B Y B English & Malayalam C C ASI information center present for providing information

N B English & Malayalam C C No toilet facilities D D D E E

N E B English & Malayalam C C C B B B B

On Site

Quality (A-C) On Site On Site On Site Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting E Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) C C C C

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Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Components

Kozhikode to Aralam wild life sanctuary Aralam wild life sanctuary Rating Remarks 116 B Rating 107 B

Kozhikode to Pazhassi dam Pazhassi dam Remarks NH 66 & Thalassery-Coorg highway connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 44 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road is narrow and needs widening Rating 88 SH

Kozhikode to Arakkal kettu Arakkal kettu Remarks

Enroute

Approach Road

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

Metalled NH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus Buses. B

NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 63 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road is narrow and needs widening.

NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 3 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Metalled SH 2 C

Metalled NH / SH/ town road 2 C

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

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

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

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

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

C Wayside Amenities

Enroute

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D

Public Convenience availability B

Enroute

On Site

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

Sufficiency (A-C) English and Malayalam Languages

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

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.

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.

English and Malayalam

English and Malayalam

Department of forest Homestays and resorts around the destination

Department of Irrigation Homestays and resorts around the destination. Inspection bungalow is available at site for tourists.

Arakkal Family Trust Hotels, resorts and homestays in Kannur.

City/Town

Accommodation

Type

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Route Enroute/Onsite Destination Parameters Components Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) On Site Drinking facility Water Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) On Site On Site On Site Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking 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)

Kozhikode to Aralam wild life sanctuary Aralam wild life sanctuary Rating Remarks C C C C C C AC, Gen D Will have to be acquired Limited parking space Restriction on carrying and dumping disposables Retailed package drinking water Rating C C C D C C AC, Gen C

Kozhikode to Pazhassi dam Pazhassi dam Remarks Rating C C C Currently packaged drinking water is available C C B AC, Gen Space available for parking. D

Kozhikode to Arakkal kettu Arakkal kettu Remarks

Currently packaged drinking water is available Maintained by government

Parking facilities need expanded and improved

to

be

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

N C B English and Malayalam

Y B B English and Malayalam D C C C C D C

Y C B English and Malayalam C C C C C C C

On Site

Languages C On Site Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) On Site On Site On Site Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-E) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) E E C C C C

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Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Components Rating 48 B

Kozhikode to Ezhimala Ezhimala Remarks

Kozhikode to Rajarajeswara temple Rajarajeswara temple Rating Remarks 112 B NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 25 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved.

Kozhikode to Gundert bungalow Gundert bungalow Rating 72 SH NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 22 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Remarks

Approach Road Enroute

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

Metalled NH, SH and town roads 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. C

NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 34 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved..

Metalled NH, SH and town roads 2 C

Metalled SH 2 C

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

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

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

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

C Wayside Amenities

Enroute

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D

Public Convenience availability B

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

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.

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.

Enroute

On Site

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English and Malayalam

English and Malayalam

English and Malayalam

Indian navy Limited development as ezhimala is under the Indian Navy and falls within a restricted area. C Capacity Bed Occupancy C

Temple trust

Budget hotels, homestays around Kannur C C

Private organization owning the bungalow Budget hotels, homestays around Kannur

City/Town

Accommodation

Type

C C

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Route Enroute/Onsite Destination Parameters Drinking facility Water Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) On Site On Site Solid Waste Management Electricity A-C Supply (AC, Gen) C C Components Sufficiency (A-C) On Site Rating C C

Kozhikode to Ezhimala Ezhimala Remarks

Kozhikode to Rajarajeswara temple Rajarajeswara temple Rating Remarks C C C C AC, Gen C Limited space available for parking. Currently packaged drinking water is available

Kozhikode to Gundert bungalow Gundert bungalow Rating C C C C AC, Gen D Remarks

AC, Gen C

On Site

Parking

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

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

N -

N E C D

N C C C C C

On Site

On Site

Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

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

On Site On Site

On Site

Street Lighting

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

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Route Enroute/Onsite Enroute Destination Parameters Distance in km Components

Kozhikode to Thalassery fort Thalassery fort Rating 69 B Remarks

Kozhikode to Overburys folly Overburys folly Rating 69 B NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 24 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Remarks

Kozhikode to Dharmadam Dharmadam beach & island Rating Remarks 74 B NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 20 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved.

Enroute

Approach Road

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

Metalled NH, SH and town roads 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus Buses. C

NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 24 km from Kannur. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved.

Metalled NH, SH 2 C

Metalled NH, SH 2 C There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private 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 Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

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

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D Wayside Amenities Public Convenience availability B

Enroute

Enroute

On Site City/Town

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English and Malayalam

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.

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.

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. .

English and Malayalam

English and Malayalam

ASI Hotels, resorts and homestays around Kannur C Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) C C

DTPC Hotels, resorts and homestays around Kannur C C C

Private . C C C Hotels, resorts and homestays around Kannur and the destination

Type

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On Site

Drinking facility

Water Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C)

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

Retailed package drinking water

C C C AC, Gen

Currently packaged drinking water is available

C C C AC, Gen

Not available except in local shops on way to the destination

On Site On Site

Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

Parking facility needs to be expanded

Limited space available for parking.

Currently people park on the roadside.

On Site

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

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired

Will have to be acquired

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

N C English and Malayalam C

N C English and Malayalam C C D C C C C

N D D D E D D D D

On Site

On Site

Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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

On Site On Site On Site

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4. Kozhikode- Kasargode Sub-Circuit


Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Enroute Parameters Distance in km Components Rating 165 B Kozhikode to Bekal Bekal fort Remarks Rating 189 B NH 66 & SH38 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 101 km from Kannur and 54 km from Kasargode. Road has bad stretches requiring repair work on route. Main road is up to Panathady from where jeep and taxi services are required to reach Ranipuram along a narrow curving approach road up hill. Kozhikode to Ranipuram Ranipuram hill station Remarks Kozhikode to Valiyaparambu Valiyaparambu backwaters Jetty and backwater cruise site Rating Remarks 143 SH NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 55 km from Kannur and 35 km from Kasargode. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved Metalled SH 2 C There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kanhangad and Kanhangad to Panathady. From Panathady, jeep services are required. Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, KSRTC and private bus Buses. C There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kansargod. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

Enroute

Approach Road

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

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

NH 66 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 80 km from Kannur and 15 km from Kasargode. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved.

Metalled NH, SH 2 D

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C)

There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kannur. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

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

Restaurants availability B Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability D Enroute Wayside Amenities Public Convenience availability B

Enroute

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

Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English and Malayalam

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.

Limited number of wayside amenities and budget restaurants available

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. .

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.

English and Malayalam

English and Malayalam

ASI On Site City/Town

Department of forests, DoT Potential for more accommodation to develop to meet the potential Tourist cottages, a conference hall and dining hall have been developed by the DoT at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.25

Type

Resorts and hotels are available around

Bekal Resort Development Corporation Resorts and hotels are available around Bekal, Kasargode and

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Route Destination Enroute/Onsite Parameters Components Rating

Kozhikode to Bekal Bekal fort Remarks demand. D D D Retailed package drinking water and water from hotels / resorts D D D AC, Gen Parking facility available C Will have to be acquired Rating Bekal, Kasargode and Kanhangad C Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) C C C Availability (A-C) C Quality(A-C)

Kozhikode to Ranipuram Ranipuram hill station Remarks crore. More accommodation facilities need to be developed to promote tourism

Kozhikode to Valiyaparambu Valiyaparambu backwaters Jetty and backwater cruise site Rating Remarks Kanhangad. C C C

On Site

Drinking facility

Water

Currently packaged drinking water is available

C C C AC, Gen

Currently packaged drinking water is available

On Site On Site On Site

Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

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 English and Malayalam C C C Limited facilities in the fort but neighboring DTPC kiosks and other facilities available outside the fort AC, Gen C Will have to be acquired

Limited space available for parking.

C Land available with BRDC

Parking facility available

On Site/or in City

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages

Y C C C

Tourist information center available

N E D English and Malayalam D D C Limited signage

Y C C English and Malayalam C C B

On Site

On Site Seating/ Resting Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C)

On Site On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

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

D D D C

C C C C

On Site

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Enroute/Onsite Enroute Enroute

Route Destination Parameters Distance in km Approach Road

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

Enroute

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

Modes Used by tourists Availability (A-C) Restaurants availability Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability

Rating 168 B Metalled NH, SH 2 C Private Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus Buses. C

Kozhikode to Kappil beach in Kasargode Kappil beach Remarks NH 66 & SH38 connects Kozhikode to the destination which is 80 km from Kannur and 11 km from Kasargode. Overall road quality is good with patches of the road where road quality needs to be improved. Approach road to beach from main road is narrow and requires upgradation and widening. There are private bus services & KSRTC services plying between Kozhikode to Kasargode. Destination can be accessed by local bus service and private taxis.

Enroute

C B D

Limited number of wayside amenities and budget restaurants available 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.

Public Convenience availability B Enroute Direction Signages (Inside the city to directing the tourist destinations) Land ownership of the Site Accommodation Sufficiency (A-C) Languages English and Malayalam

On Site City/Town

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

C C C

Hotels, resorts and homestays in and around Kasargode and Bekal

Drinking Water facility On Site On Site On Site On Site Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

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

Currently packaged drinking water is available in nearby petty shops Additional facilities required to provide for increasing tourist flow

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

On Site/or in City Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signage

N C English & Malayalam D D D D C D D

On Site

Adequate signage available

On Site

Seating/ Resting

On Site On Site On Site

Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

Street Lighting

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