‘Eastern Corridor’ eco-tourism by December

KOZHIKODE: The much-awaited ‘Eastern Corridor’  eco-tourism development project of Nilambur  in Malappuram district  will be completed  by the end of December.

The project covering  eco-tourism spots between Thusharagiri and Perinthalmanna has  completed its first phase  with an amount of Rs 1 crore.

The  second phase will start with Rs 80 lakh sanctioned by Nilambur municipality chairman Aryadan Shoukath.

The second phase includes the development of ‘Eastern Corridor,’ the Nilambur gateway, near Vadapuram bridge.

The gateway will be the major entrance point to all the tourism spots in Nilambur region, where a grand facility will be arranged for tourists from around the globe.

“The gateway will have all the facilities, including  tourists information centre, waiting hall, resting place, cafeteria, theatre, children’s park and  other requirements, said Nilambur district Tourism Promotion Council Secretary V. Ummer Koya.

“We will arrange  cycle rides for tourists from the gateway to the major tourist spots in Nilambur. The gateway  will be the ideal  place to get all the information and facilities for tourist before they get to see the  greenery of Nilambur,” he  said.

The other  projects include  renovation of guest house, upgradation of wood industry, tourists cottage, walkway to Canoly plot and hi-tech toilet facilities and cafeterias at every tourists destinations.

The works of eco-hub at Adyanpara, development of Biyyam bridge, Wandoor Town Square tourism development  and Kottakkunnu musical fountain are also going on at a fast pace.  

According to Nilambur Tourism Coordinator Biju Master, the projects will benefit the locals also.  Increase in land value, employment opportunities  in transportation, accommodation and food sectors and the development of tourist spots are likely from the project.