At Kerala Tourism’s pavilion set up at Putharikandam Maidanam in the city as part of the Keraleeyam festival, one can go for virtual boating in the backwaters, watch a herd of elephants in Thekkady up close, and have a feel of parasailing over the Kovalam beach.
The pavilion that leveraged digital technology to portray Kerala’s natural beauty and cultural diversity has been drawing a steady stream of visitors since the show opened on Tuesday. Visitors can also try their hand at online games and participate in a live quiz. A virtual reality hub offers a 360-degree view of Kerala’s storied backwaters, forests and wildlife. An LED corridor at the entrance gives a feel of a walk along a beach along with a subtle interplay of light and shade.
