India, March 15 -- Kerala is building a new literary tourism circuit, literally.

Museums and memorials for some of the most famous Malayalam writers, like Vaikom Muhammad Basheer and OV Vijayan are currently in different stages of construction in Kerala's Malabar region, known for its rich cultural heritage. The new initiative by the Kerala Tourism department promises to be India's first literary tourism circuit.

The Malabar Literary Tourism Circuit, which is nearing completion, will help book lovers go down the memory lane in towns and villages where their favourite novels are set. The homes of many Malayalam literary giants are set to be part of the circuit.

The circuit will connect the state's northern districts of Kozhikode, Malapp...