Ponmudi: Forest Department Cancels Controversial Entry Fee Hike to Ponmudi Amid Protests |
The forest department has reversed the decision to increase the entry fee for tourists to Ponmudi after protests from the public. The Forest Development Agency had initially raised the fee to generate more revenue and increase the salary of tourist guides at Ponmudi, Mankayam, and Kallar tourist spots. However, after protests from DYFI, the fee…