Tribal Tourism & Unique Experience

Tribal Economy & Livelihood

 Traditional Livelihoods:

• Shifting cultivation: Especially among Malayali and Kurumba tribes.
• Honey collection and minor forest produce (tamarind, amla, soapnut): Irulas and Kattunayakans.
• Handicrafts and textile weaving: Among Todas and Kotas.
• Snake catching: Unique to the Irulas, who work with the Snake Park in Chennai for venom extraction.