Adventure zones at eco-tourism spots

 
Eco-tourists in the state will soon get a pinch of the real adventure in nature's lap with the Directorate of Eco-tourism thinking beyond river-crossing and rock –climbing. The Directorate has joined hands with the National Adventure Foundation(NAF) to introduce adventure zones of national standards at eco-tourism spots in the state.

To begin with, an adventure zone would be developed at Thenmala Ecotourim Village at Kollam for which a feasibility study is currently being done by the NAF officials.  NAF, a registered organization, has been promoting adventure sports among youth to make them capable of dealing with natural hazards and hurdles. As a starter the Directorate of Eco – tourism had implemented adventure sport 'flying fox'(almost like walking inside a transparent balloon) at Thenmala. Goan banan, Sky walk, air swings are all under the consideration of the Directorate.
The directorate also plans to set up treetop huts in the model of those put up in Wayanad and Edaikal.

(The New Indian Express,15th April 2007)