SWTD to take the plunge into tourist boat operation in Kochi
The Hindu
Good response to service on Alappuzha-Kumarakom route buoys transport agency
The Kerala State Water Transport Department (SWTD) will take the plunge into the lucrative tourist boat operations off Marine Drive, with an economically priced tour package, buoyed by the response for its recently launched tourist boat service on the Alappuzha-Kumarakom route. Guests from as far as Malappuram and Kozhikode are availing of the tourist service in Vega 2, the new vessel which moves at 25 kmph as compared to 12 kmph of ordinary ferries, a week after it was launched, said Shaji V. Nair, director of SWTD. “The tariff for the day-long return tour is ₹400 in non-AC space and ₹600 in AC cabin. It is priced half for a single trip. Lunch prepared by Kudumbashree is arranged for ₹100, including seafood and tapioca”. From Alappuzha, the vessel proceeds to Punnamada, Muhama, Kayipuram, Pathiramanal, and Kumarakom, linking two prime tourist destinations. Reservation can be made on 94000 50325.
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