40 Trails Unveiled in Tamil Nadu for Trekkers and Hikers
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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.

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Trekking opens fresh avenues for five tribal youth in Valparai
1 month ago

Trekking opens fresh avenues for five tribal youth in Valparai

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: A few months ago, the road ahead for C Jayaraman from Koomatti tribal settlement seemed to be leading nowhere. Unemployed and unaware of the opportunities, he had idled away hours on the roads in the Manombolly forest range near Valparai. The tribal youth’s future took a turn for the better when Manombolly forest range officer K Giritharan roped him …

A quick guide to some of the best trekking trails in Tamil Nadu
1 month, 3 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
1 month, 4 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 …

Too many trekkers spoil the mountains
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Kerala to map popular trekking, hiking routes to aid adventure travellers
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala to map popular trekking, hiking routes to aid adventure travellers

The Hindu  

Kerala has decided to identify and map the popular trekking and hiking routes in 50 select locations. The State government has given permission to the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society to map the routes. The society will upload the online maps of the routes on the website of Kerala Tourism with all relevant details, including the trekking routes where the …

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