THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In addition to the 15 locations previously identified as suitable for establishing beer and wine parlours in connection with tourism development, the Excise Department has now announced a list of 74 more centres. This is in addition to the approximately 200 beer and wine parlours currently operating in the state.

Restaurants with adequate qualifications can also apply for a beer parlour license. In 2023, the Excise Department granted licenses to the 15 centers identified by the Tourism Department. The new locations have been announced as a continuation of that initiative. The license fee for a beer parlour is ₹4 lakh.

Locations Suggested by Excise
Thiruvananthapuram- Ponmudi, Poovar, Kovalam, Veli Tourist Village, Akkulam Tourist Village, Neyyar Dam, Vikramapuram Hills, Kappil

Kollam- Thenmala, Palaruvi, Paravur South, Kollam Beach, Munroe Island, Thangassery, Jatayupara, Ashtamudi

Pathanamthitta- Perunthenaruvi, Gavi, Konni Eco-Tourism Center, Elephant Safari Training Center

Alappuzha- Alappuzha Backwaters, Kakkathuruthu, Pathiramanal

Kottayam- Vaikom, Kodimatha

Idukki- Parunthumpara, Panchalimedu, Amappara, Ramakkalmedu, Mattupetty, Eravikulam, Chinnakanal, Ilaveezhapoonchira, Vagamon

Ernakulam- Kalady, Malayattoor, Manappattuchira, Kuzhippally, Cherai Munambam Beach, Bhoothathankettu, Kumbalangi, Kadamakkudy, Muziris Heritage Tourism Area

Thrissur- Snehatheeram Beach, Nattika Beach, Thumburmuzhi Dam, Poomala Dam, Athirappilly, Malakkapara

Palakkad- Parambikulam, Nelliyampathy, Malampuzha, Silent Valley

Malappuram- Kottakkunnu, Ponnani, Thirunavaya

Kozhikode-Kozhikode Beach, Kappad, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Kakkayam, Thusharagiri, Iringal Craft Village, Beypore Fort Beach

Wayanad- Kuruvadweep, Edakkal Caves, Pookode Lake, Pazhassi Raja Park, Wayanad Heritage Museum, Thirunelly, Bathery, Phantom Rock

Kannur- Palakkayam Thattu, Paithalmala, Thalassery, Dharmadom, Kottiyoor

Kasaragod- Kottappuram