IGNOU PTS-05 Project – Eco Tourism in Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur District

Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls! The destination houses the  largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfall, a major tourist attraction. This patch in Sholayar ranges so beautifully intertwined with lush green forest cover and sizzling silver cascades and located central to Cochin and River Nila (Bharathapuzha), is a treat for the eyes during the monsoon. Swollen Chalakkudy river, Charpa, Vazhachal and Athirapally are ideal places where the monsoon is to be enjoyed.

Objectives

• To study the Kerala tourism
• To study the eco-tourism in Kerala
• To study the flora and fauna of Athirappilly falls in Thrissur district in Kerala
• To study the eco-tourism in Athirappilly falls in Thrissur district in Kerala
• To analyze the people’s view on ecotourism in Athirappilly falls in Thrissur district in Kerala.
• To study the government role in promoting tourism in Athirappilly falls in Thrissur district in Kerala.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• Eco-Tourism in Kerala
• Flora and Fauna of Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur District in Kerala
• Eco-Tourism in Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur District in Kerala
• People's View on Ecotourism in Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur District in Kerala
• Government Role in Promoting Tourism in Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur District in Kerala
• Conclusion
• References