Idukki awaits government nod to initiate works on cable car service
The proposed Moolamattom-Nadukani Pavilion Cable Car Service would be modelled on the lines of the cable car service in Gulmarg, Kashmir.
According to sources, a decision was taken in a recent Tourism department meeting to implement the project soon. It would be implemented in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
'A milestone'
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) secretary Jitheesh Jose said that the project would be a milestone for tourism development in the district, especially in the Kattappana-Thodupuzha route.
'The Kattappana-Thodupzuha route is the least developed tourism area in the district. The cable car service from Moolamattom to Nadukani Pavilion will draw more tourists to the district. In addition, Kalvari Mount, Idukki Kudiyeta Smarakam, Hill View Park as well as the Idukki and Cheruthoni dams along the route will also attract more tourists,' said Mr. Jose.
He said that after the Cantilever Glass Bridge was installed in the Wagamon Adventure Park, tourist footfall in Wagamon nearly doubled and became the place receiving the highest number of tourists in the district.
Mr. Jose said that with the installation of the cable car service in Nadukani, the area would transform into a significant tourism hub.
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