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Police filed a case against twenty individuals for encroaching on government land and constructing sheds in Munnar, following repeated evictions. Investigations are ongoing.
Tourism stakeholders warn that such recurring conflicts, whether major or minor, could undermine the vast tourism potential of Munnar and Idukki.
Places like Pooppara and the Kolukkumala model highlight successful approaches to tourist engagement.
Tourist safety in Munnar is compromised, with frequent attacks by locals on visitors, often for minor issues, leaving authorities struggling for effective solutions.
Varkala native A Archana, who was on the vehicle that was attacked at the Munnar Top Station, said that the 68-member group she was travelling with was subjected to brutal assault, verbal abuse and threats by roadside vendors.
Munnar aims to improve sustainability and manage waste by introducing a tourist entry fee from August, supported by green check posts and restricting heavy vehicles to ease congestion.
The rates will soon be decided by the panchayat committees, which will meet in the coming days.
The actors, who landed at the Jayamatha School in Marayoor in a helicopter from the Cochin International Airport, are all set to shoot here for around 12 days.
Two Tamil Nadu natives were injured when their car lost control and plunged into a gorge near Munnar, overturning into a tea plantation.
Munnar Glass Tower in Idukki’s Botanical Garden offers breathtaking 360° views of hills, plantations, and the Kundala River. Open daily from 9 am to 8.30 pm, with tickets priced at ₹250 for adults and ₹200 for children. Entry booking is available at the park.
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