The 106 acre dairy farm at Piravanthoor drawn into a tourism plan

Background

Pathanapuram is being developed as a destination on the tourism map of Keralam. The plan ties the Kallada River to the Kuryottumala Hi-Tech Dairy Farm at Piravanthoor. It provides for speedboating at the Mukkadavu check dam on the Kallada River and for coracle rides, known as kuttavanchi, in adjoining waters. A ropeway, a children's park and a watchtower are planned at the dairy farm. The farm is spread across 106 acres and already has ostriches, goat breeds, an aviary, horse-riding facilities, a butterfly park and viewpoints. An official delegation inspected the sites while the Detailed Project Report (DPR) was being drawn up. A fund of 3 crore rupees has been allocated for the first phase. The plan also takes in coracle rides near the Plachery Arattupuzha check dam, which are under active consideration.