The rain fury in Himachal Pradesh and the lack of rain in Kerala are attracting several tourists to Munnar and other tourist destinations in Idukki.
According to tourism stakeholders, the destinations in Idukki witnessed heavy rush of tourists during the Independence Day week. Munnar and other destinations in the district had witnessed heavy rain and roadblocks during the June-August period since 2018, resulting in a drop in tourist arrivals. But this year, due to the absence of heavy rain, the hill station and other destinations in the district have been attracting tourists in hordes. Tourism department officials said all hotel rooms and resorts in major destinations such as Munnar, Thekkady and Wagamon witnessed full occupancy during the week.
Director of Happy Expedition Tours Private Limited, Thiruvananthapuram, Paul M.T. said that destinations in Himachal Pradesh were out of favour with travellers following heavy rain and many inquiries were received from north Indian tourists on destinations in Idukki. “Many who sought accommodation in Munnar during the Independence Day week found it hard to find it due to the huge rush of tourists,” said Mr. Paul.
