Karnataka’s online booking system for trekking: Watch Video
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka’s online booking system for trekking: Watch Video

The Hindu  

Over a thousand trekking enthusiasts had gathered at the starting point of Kumara Parvatha, the fourth highest peak in Karnataka on January 26, Republic Day. Apart from the Eco-Tourism Board, there are also many trekking trails which fall under the forest department and a few like Nandi Hills which are maintained by the Horticulture Department. While online booking system already exists for the trails which fall under Eco-Tourism Board, Forest and Ecology Minister Eeshwar Khandre recently announced that online booking system will also be introduced for all the trails which fall under the Forest Department. For Kuduremukh and Netravati peaks in Kuduremukh National Park, online booking will soon begin, and all the other peaks will also get online ticketing system soon. The Forest Department decided to introduce this system after environmentalists and regular trekkers expressed serious concerns about littering and ecological damage on the peaks.

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A quick guide to some of the best trekking trails in Tamil Nadu
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A quick guide to some of the best trekking trails in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

What makes the recently-announced trekking trails curated by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department interesting is the sheer variety in terms of terrain. From sholas so dense that they do not let sunlight enter the canopy, forests that offer scope for birdwatching and encounters with tigers, to trails lined with wild flowers and those filled with leeches, the 40 trails across …

40 Trekking Trails Unveiled in Tamil Nadu, Offering Nature Escape and Sustainable Income
2 months, 3 weeks ago

40 Trekking Trails Unveiled in Tamil Nadu, Offering Nature Escape and Sustainable Income

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu has launched the 'Trek Tamil Nadu' project, a 40-trail initiative to promote nature conservation and sustainable tourism in the State. The project will involve the local community in and around the forest areas for the trekking activities, with trails spread across 14 districts and 18 Forest divisions. The trails are categorized into 'tough,' 'moderate' and 'easy' based on …

40 Trails Unveiled in Tamil Nadu for Trekkers and Hikers
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

40 Trails Unveiled in Tamil Nadu for Trekkers and Hikers

The Hindu  

The Forest Department of Tamil Nadu has released a comprehensive list of 40 trails for trekkers and hikers in the state. The trails are spread across 14 districts and include popular destinations such as the Nilgiris, Kodaikanal, and Kanniyakumari. Each trail has been curated to ensure safety and provide a rewarding experience for visitors.

Major treks in Western Ghats closed amid heavy rains across Karnataka. Full details
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Major treks in Western Ghats closed amid heavy rains across Karnataka. Full details

Hindustan Times  

Massive rains hit Karnataka, and a red alert has already been issued by the Indian Meteorological Département. Amid landslides in western ghats, the Karnataka tourism department has cancelled all treks until further notice for the safety of tourists and trekkers. In the Western Ghats, popular treks like Netravati, Kudremukh, and Kodachara are usually flocked by tourists during the monsoons. Major …

Eight trekking routes from Coimbatore district find place in Tamil Nadu’s upcoming online trekking atlas
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight trekking routes from Coimbatore district find place in Tamil Nadu’s upcoming online trekking atlas

The Hindu  

A total of eight trekking routes from Coimbatore have found place in the 40 trekking spots that will be featured in the online trekking atlas, which is being developed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. A jungle route in the Siruvani hills towards the Kerala border, Vellingiri hills, Melmudi near Periyanaickenpalayam, Mettupalayam –Burliar stretch and a jungle route in Madukkarai …

No trekking to Kudremukh, Netravati peaks without online booking
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No trekking to Kudremukh, Netravati peaks without online booking

The Hindu  

Trekking to Kudremukh and Netravati peaks in Kudremukh National Park will be allowed only through online booking from June 25. Kudremukh National Park is a landmark in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka According to Sivaram Babu, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Kudremukh Wildlife Division, Karkala, trekkers will have to log on to www.kudremukhanationalpark.in to book their trip. Hence, for weekends, of the …

Too many trekkers spoil the mountains
10 months ago

Too many trekkers spoil the mountains

The Hindu  

After 4,000 trekkers climbed the Kumara Parvatha peak in the ecologically fragile Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary on the Republic Day weekend, an alarmed Karnataka government temporarily banned trekking in the State. Several private tourism agents and trekking clubs offer trekking packages to large groups, which include food packets, tents, and forest entry fees. It is puzzling that the forest department has …

Govt. imposes temporary ban on trek paths that do not have online booking system
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt. imposes temporary ban on trek paths that do not have online booking system

The Hindu  

In the wake of thousands of trekkers visiting Kumara Parvatha in Pushpagiri forest on January 26, the government has imposed a temporary ban on trekking paths that do not have an online booking system. To avoid overcrowding inside the forest areas, Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has instructed the Chief Conservator of Forests and the Chief of the Forest Task Force …

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