Koorachundu

Koorachundu is a village towards the north east of Kozhikode district of Kerala in India.Locationplace is about 39 km from Kozhikkode city and lies in between the famous tourist spot Peruvannamuzhi and the hydro electric power generator station at Kakkayam in the Western Ghats.TourismThe Pervannamuzhi - Kakkayam reservoir area in the Koorachundu village is an ideal tourist spot for people who love interior India away from the bustle of traffic and crowd. Award winning coconut groves and spice gardens add beauty to the idyllic surrounding. Koorachundu town, with about a couple hundred shops, is the commercial center in the region:local handicraft items and high quality spices are the trademark of the town. Koorachund is known to the outside world for its famous struggle against the products of multinational corporations and its effort to conscientize people about consuming local products and manufacturing products utilizing locally grown items. The Peruvannamuzhi irrigation reservoir stretches the length of Koorachund nourishing it with the abundant water resource and fish. Many attractive tourist spots can be found throughout the reservoir area. Boat services are available at Peruvannamoozhi, a few kilometers away from Koorachund town. The kakkayam damsite, teeming with exotic wildlife, offers excellent trekking and rock climbing opportunities for adventure loving tourists. In short, the entire region is a paradise for nature lovers.Eco CampsitesEmerging Kerala 2012 proposes setting up of Eco-Campsites at Kakkayam at an estimated cost of Rs.50 Crores which can offer stylish ecological camping, set in the beautiful Dam Site with outstanding Natural Beauty. Eco-Campsites if becomes a reality, could offer a unique holiday experience, an opportunity to camp side by side with nature, whilst enjoying the comfort of fully equipped tents. Kakkayam offers the tourists not only a reservoir and its beauty but also a fantastic chance to enjoy the trekking and the scenic beauty of evergreen forest and grasslands. The main attractions near this tourists place are, Kakkayam valley, Kariyathan rock (Kariyathan Mala) and Urakkuzhi Waterfalls. This is an excellent location for trekking and rock climbing.This is at a distance of 45 km from Kozhikode. 5 out of the 10 islands present are earmarked for development. Each island is with 2 to 5 acres in extent.