Thiruvananthapuram: Giving out a great message to the world that Kerala’s tourism has emerged of the trough caused by the COVID pandemic, state Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas, along with his wife, went for an hour-long rafting and kayaking on the placid waters of Anjarakandi river in Kannur district.

The minister, who is the son-in-law of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has been proactive ever since the government planned to open up tourism activities and through this act, he has sent the message loud and clear that Kerala Tourism is all set to promote river and adventure tourism in a big way.

Water tourism has great potential for Kerala. It is also a safe getaway for families during the pandemic. Rafting and kayaking through our rivers will be an unforgettable experience,” the Minister said. He noted that no serious effort had so far been made to develop river tourism in Kerala, but the government has now chalked up plans to tap this sector in a big way as it would help increase the footfalls of both the foreign and domestic tourists in substantial numbers. He also said more tourists could be attracted to North Malabar if the proposed river cruise tourism project is linked to adventure tourism.  The minister noted that no serious effort had so far been made to develop river tourism in Kerala, but the govt has now chalked up plans to tap this sector in a big way as it would help increase the footfalls of both the foreign and domestic tourists in substantial numbers.

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