<p>The entry to Koodlu waterfalls has been opened for public in Udupi district. Entry of visitors was banned due to Covid-19 pandemic and monsoon. </p>.<p>However, the entry fee was increased to Rs 200 from Rs 50 by Forest department. Local resident Ramesh Shetty said that many tourists visit the waterfalls. They have to walk a distance of two kilometre inside the dense forest. There are no facilities, including drinking water, enroute.</p>.<p>In such a scenario, it is not right to hike the entry fee. Forest department should reduce entry fee and and provide basic facilities to tourists.</p>
<p>The entry to Koodlu waterfalls has been opened for public in Udupi district. Entry of visitors was banned due to Covid-19 pandemic and monsoon. </p>.<p>However, the entry fee was increased to Rs 200 from Rs 50 by Forest department. Local resident Ramesh Shetty said that many tourists visit the waterfalls. They have to walk a distance of two kilometre inside the dense forest. There are no facilities, including drinking water, enroute.</p>.<p>In such a scenario, it is not right to hike the entry fee. Forest department should reduce entry fee and and provide basic facilities to tourists.</p>
