Munnar’s Vattavada Panchayat Introduces Entry Fee for Tourist Vehicles

The Vattavada Panchayat in Munnar, Kerala, has announced a new policy to collect an entry fee from vehicles carrying tourists. The fee is intended to support local infrastructure and maintenance of the scenic routes. A green checkpost has been erected at Oorkkad, near Vattavada, where officials will collect the charges. The move is part of a broader effort by the panchayat to manage tourism traffic and generate revenue for community projects. The panchayat has not yet released details on the fee amount or the exact duration of the scheme.