After the security breach at Idukki dam, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) hydel tourism wing has decided to allow tourist entry only in buggy cars. According to Kerala Hydel Tourism Centre (KHTC) director Narendra Nath Veluri, the wing will purchase more buggy cars to ensure the smooth visit of tourists to the Idukki dam.
“ The Hydel tourism centre at Idukki dam will switch to green energy. The KTHC plans to purchase 14-seater buggy cars and the vehicles will be charged through solar energy. The tender process for the buggy cars will be completed soon. In future, tourists will not be allowed to walk above the dam and the buggy cars will stop at the three selected points to visit the dam, “ said Mr. Velluri.
“The present ticket counter near Cheruthoni dam will be shifted to Vellappara Guest House. Tourist entry to Idukki Dam was stopped on September 5 after the security breach. We hope the hydel tourism centre will be opened for visitors within 20 days,” said Mr Velluri.
