The main tourist hotspots like Munnar were negatively affected by the early arrival of the monsoon. | Photo Credit: Jomon Pampavallley
When the summer holiday approached its last section, Idukki’s prosperous travel industry was suddenly stopped. The unexpected advent of the monsoon in conjunction with the red and orange alerts of the issued district administration forced the closure of the main tourist hotspots such as Munnar, and caused a wave of abolition. The parties’ parties claim that the reservations were secured until June 10, but the sudden weather shift left tourists and businesses trying to.
The Secretary of the District Tourism (DTPC), who confirmed the current trend, said that the number of tourists who come during a summer holiday will usually continue until June 10 to Tamil Nadukki to IDUKKI. After the district administration issued alerts, tourism activities were suspended, leading to a reduction in tourist arrivals in the district, ”said Jose.
Mr. Jose also said that the average tourist arrival in Wagamon Adventure Park was over 9,000 people a day. “But after suspending adventure tourist activities, tourist arrivals dropped below 1,000 a day. The Glass Bridge in Wagamon is the main tourist attraction in the district,” said Mr. Jose.
The trading sector also faces a roadblock after the arrival of tourists in the district. According to tourism parties, they receive many abolitions after the district witnessed heavy rain.
“Until May 25, Munnar Hill witnessed a huge rush, and the road connected with the hilly station witnessed long traffic blocks. After the arrival of monsoon rain and warning the city had an abandoned view. The seller in Munnar.
Meanwhile, the district collector Idukki, V. Vigneshwari, imposed a restriction of tourism in the district. According to officials, all activities for hiking and adventures in the district in the district were suspended due to heavy rain on the coming days. The order stated that activities related to tourism in the district will be suspended until the next notice. In addition, the District Administration 30th May deposited a section of gaps on the Gap Road road on the National Motorway Kochi-Dhanushkodi.
Published – 29. May 2025 17:10
