Tourists click on photos on the Cantilever Glass bridge in Adventure Park in Kolahamed near Wagamon in Idukki. | Photo Credit: Jomon Pampavallley
Wagamon became a favorite destination in the IDEKKI district for tourists, even more than Munnar.
According to data available with the Idukki (DTPC) Tourism Council (DTPC), more Wagamon tourists visited in seven months in 2025 than other idukki destinations. “During the period in January-red in 2025, Wagamon Meadows visited a total of 5 43,979 tourists and 4.10 805 tourists visited Wagamon Adventure Park. Tourists, “said idukkieesh and 66,159 tourists,” Idukkit said. Jose.
“DTPC collects data on the arrival of tourists from only two destinations in Munnar. Based on DTPC data, Wagamon is now the most popular tourist destination in the district,” the official said.
“After the establishment of a console glass bridge in Wagamon, the destination witnessed an increase in the number of tourists,” Jose said.
According to the sources of tourism department, tourists from different parts of the country enjoy a visit to Glass Bridge.
The console glass bridge, set up in the Adventure Park in Kolahamed, near Wagamon, was opened to tourists in September 2023.
Sources say that hours long traffic blocks witnessed in Munnar on weekends and holidays may be the reason for the preference of tourists for Wagamon. “Easy and quick access from Kottayam and IDUKKI is another reason for tourists who choose Wagamon,” the source said.
According to officials of the Ministry of Tourism, the number of tourists visiting the district increases every year. “In 2023, the district visited a total of 29,22,043 tourists and in 2024 increased to 33.86 012. In the first seven months of 2025, almost 20 lakh tourists were visited by a destination in IDUKKI. “The clerk said.
“The tourism department carries out several projects in different parts of the district to attract tourists. In May this year, DTPC has set up DTPC photo frames in seven main tourist destinations in idukki to give tourists a chance to click on the photos,” the official said.
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Published – August 25, 2025 20:21 is
