Geographical analysis

Abstract

Tourism Geography always covers a wide range of interests including the studies of heritage tourism activities with spatial distribution and infrastructure. Cultural attractions with natural settings are the major attractions of North Paravur and Kodungalloor areas of middle Kerala, they are popularly known as Muziris Site. This area is famous for heritage tourist destinations with well distributed drainage channels which support cultural exchange of different people from the ancient time itself. Therefore almost all the sites are well connected with adjacent water bodies and road networks. The main aim of the paper is to analyze spatial distribution of all heritages sites and its accessibility. Geo- tourism components distributed especially in the heritage attractions in association with enough connectivity are the main theme of this study. The data collection methods like Field observation, GPS survey, and interviews have used to complete the study. The geospatial techniques using Arc GIS has been used for the fulfillment of maps. There is a vital relationship between transport and tourism which forms the basis of the heritage tourism industry in the study area. It can be done to ensure that individual attractions and organizations can operate a number of sites develop in their travel plans. Better transport provides more options for traveler to reach them by public transport via bus, rail, water transport etc. In the case of present destination all three have a significant role for reaching each Site without much difficulty. The present destination is well-connected with NH-17 and NH- 66 in association with the Kollam –Kottappuram National Water Highway. Nearest Metro station, Aluwa and Cochin International Airport 20 kms from the town are the added advantages.

Keywords: Drainage Channels; Cultural exchange; Heritage sites; GeoTourism component