About En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village
En Ooru is Kerala's first tribal heritage village located at Pookode in Wayanad district. Spread over 25 acres on a hillock near the Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, this cultural destination showcases the vibrant traditions, lifestyle, art, and architecture of indigenous tribal communities. Managed by tribal communities themselves, it features traditional huts, craft workshops, an amphitheater, and a marketplace.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore authentic tribal huts with hay roofs against a backdrop of towering hills, witness traditional tribal architecture, and observe demonstrations of bamboo weaving, pottery, traditional cooking, and herbal medicine preparation. The site includes an open-air amphitheater hosting cultural performances of tribal music, dance, and rituals. Visitors can browse and purchase handicrafts, spices, souvenirs, and tribal medicines from artisan stalls. A jeep shuttle service transports visitors from the parking area to the hilltop village.
Key highlights
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Kerala's first dedicated tribal heritage village
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Authentic traditional tribal huts with hay roofs
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Live cultural performances including tribal music and dance
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Demonstrations of traditional crafts and cooking
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Tribal marketplace selling handicrafts and local products
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Open-air amphitheater with 300-person seating capacity
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Panoramic views of surrounding hills
History of En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village
Established as a joint venture of the Departments of Tourism and Scheduled Tribe Development to preserve and showcase tribal heritage, provide livelihood opportunities for tribal communities, and create a permanent marketplace for tribal artisans and produce.
Culture & Context
En Ooru serves as a living museum preserving the ethnic diversity, customs, rituals, and justice systems of Kerala's indigenous tribal communities. It provides a platform for tribal artists to showcase traditional art forms, preserves indigenous languages, and promotes cultural sustainability while supporting tribal livelihoods through direct sales of handicrafts and organic products.