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This study intended to explore the role of residents' participation on their perceived benefits of endogenous rural tourism project in Kumbalangi in Kerala, India. Using data collected from registered voters in Kumbalangi, the study revealed that that participation in the planning phase was a significant factor of participation in the implementation phase. The finding also showed that resident participation in the implementation phase significantly influenced resident's perceived benefits of rural tourism development in infrastructure, income, quality of life, and culture. Many practical implications are further discussed to encourage resident participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]