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The 64-year-old Ashantha, who was the torchbearer of the Sri Lankan attack in his country's first-ever Test match, is currently at Kumarakom attending the All India Open Bridge Championships.
A floating restaurant on the west side of the pond that sprawls over five acres, pedal boats, a music fountain and a rain shutter have been completed as part of the project.
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 is a unique tourism project that focusses on sustainable tourism and responsible tourism.
With almost all the nearly thousand rooms available in hotels, resorts, and homestays taken on rent, many have booked rooms in the houseboats.
The survey, 'Indian Hospitality Trends and Opportunities', conducted by hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate also reveals that the famed beach destination Kovalam here has earned third place in a list of top 15 destinations.
The toddy shop is about 16 km away from Kottayam.
The tourist inflow to the region began about 15 days ago this year, though the season hasn't started yet.
The first day will have a cultural procession, music fusion performance, tholpavakuthu show and more as part of the launch.
The death of 22 people in a boat accident at Tanur in Malappuram is the latest tragedy in a series that goes back over a decade.
Over the past two decades, the state has witnessed several tragic boat accidents that have claimed the lives of many.