Tourism department is mooting a plan to startcaravanparking hubs at prominent tourism destinations in and around Kochi. This will help launch caravan tourism, a new initiative of the state government, in the district.

The department has already identified locations for setting up caravan parking hubs in the district. Caravan tourism is a new concept being introduced by the state tourism department with the support of motor vehicles department (MVD). Caravans will be provided by private tour and travel agencies.

The concept is that the vehicle can be used bytouristsfor reaching various destinations and at the same time accommodation can be provided when they want to stay at a particular destination or overnight stay.

There is also a plan to convert the boat yard at Thevara into a tourism centre. Unused KSRTC buses will be used for foodie wheels project. The buses will act as restaurants.