Rightly nicknamed as ‘the poor man’s cigarette’, the Beedi is a narrow version of the cigarette- filled with tobacco and wrapped with the tendu or kendu leaves.

Even though the Beedi is not considered as sophisticated as a cigarette, it still is a common sight in the whole of India and parts of Asia.

The Kerala Dinesh Beedi Co-operative offers a rare view of the industry which still is labor-centric and requires skilled hands. Walk into the center during visiting hours to see the laborers rolling Beedis faster than any machine you have seen. Did you know a skilled person can roll almost 1000 Beedis a day?!

• Do take a tour of the place when you visit and witness the magnificent beedi rolling technique.

• Bus: Thottada Bus Stop
• Hire a Taxi or Rickshaw

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