Boating to boost tourism at Peruvannamuzhi
District administration decides to resume boating services at the Peruvannamuzhi reservoir and introduce a new boating service at Thonikadavu. Solar-powered boats to be used to minimise pollution.
The Kozhikode district administration has revived boating services at Peruvannamuzhi reservoir to boost tourism, as discussed in a meeting of the Tourism Management Committee. Perambra MLA Fathima Thahiliya and District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty attended the meeting. Thonikadavu, a 15-acre island within the reservoir, will be the site for the new boating service, with expressions of interest being solicited from boat operators.
Solar-powered boats will be used to reduce pollution. The committee also decided to make temporary appointments for the operation of tourism facilities. A special meeting will be held soon to discuss the comprehensive development of Peruvannamuzhi as a major tourism destination. Boating through the reservoir, which contains 13 islets, is expected to be a key attraction in the efforts to develop the area.
Ms. Thahiliya explained that boating would allow visitors to experience the reservoir, its islets, and the surrounding forested landscape, aiming to leverage the natural beauty, water resources, and potential for adventure tourism, especially among young people. In 2021, a ₹3.13-crore tourism development project was launched at Peruvannamuzhi, which included facilities such as a children's park, and in 2022, two solar-powered boats were introduced, leading to increased tourist footfall and revenue.
The service was suspended during the 2024 monsoon due to heavy rains and an engine failure, which has deprived visitors of a major attraction and resulted in lost potential revenue.
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