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| Adventure Tourism in Tamilnadu |
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Trekking in Tamil Nadu |
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dventure in Tamil Nadu has started gathering pace as the Govt. of Tamil Nadu has realized the potential hidden in this sector of tourism and has increased the infrastructure and speed in its promotion. And now adventure tourism has become the most attractive part of a tour to Tamil Nadu. Activities like trekking, hiking and cycling are few of the things that by indulging in, you can experience the most refreshing and rejuvenating feeling |
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Ooty - The Nature's Trail |
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Ooty is the most beautiful and popular hill station of south India. The hill station is located in the Nilgiri hills at 2286 m above sea level and offers several trek routes that vary in distances, altitude and terrain. There is a base camp at Parsons valley which is a perfect spot to start your trekking tour. The major trekking paths in Ooty which are apt for learners as well as for seasoned trekkers are..... |
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Ooty - Parsons Valley - Mukkurthi Lake - Pandiar hills - Pykara falls - Madumalai Sanctuary |
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These treks have develop as a perfect trek as well as a scintillating nature walk. You will require around 4 hrs to complete this trek. A fairly simple trek which takes you around the artificial Mukkurthi lake situated on Mukkurti peak and through the pine trees of Pandiar hills. Spot rare species of animal like the lion tailed Macaque and Nilgiri Langurs while you cross through the Madumalai sanctuary. Although the trek is not very hard, it is advisable that you still carry all your trekking gear along with you |
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Parsons Valley - Mukkurthi Lake - Western catchment Bangitappal - Upper Bhavani |
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A steep climb awaits you during this trek which you can complete in around 3 hrs. This few kilometer walk offers you amazing scenery and picturesque views of the Nilgiris |
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Kodaikanal - High In Kodaikanal |
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Set among the gently sloping Palani hills, Kodaikanal is a magnificent summer retreat and an ecological paradise of Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal offers few of the most ideal sites for trekking, hang-gliding, angling and golf. About a kilometer from the lake, visit the famous Coaker's walk and just limber around the area that offers the most picturesque visuals of the plains. There are lot of view points as well like the Dolphin's nose which is located 2000 m above sea level and to gaze down from this rock calls for steel nerves. Few of the treks that have become famous among the trekkers is |
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Kodaikanal - Dolphin's Nose - Vallagavi - Kumabakkarai (8km) |
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You can cover this trek in around 6 hrs. This is considered to be tough because of the sudden steep climbs and sudden drops. Trekker who are physically strong will find it easier |
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Kodai - Thopi Thooki Parai - Periyur - Periyakulam (19 Km) |
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You will find this track to be fairly simple and that will take around 5 to 6hrs to cover. During the trek, you will come across the beautiful coffee plantation Guar which is your your time spend on this adventurous trek |
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Elagiri Hills - Heights of Wonders |
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Located some 25 km from Jolarpet Junction,this small hill range is situated on the Chennai-Coimbatore rail track. For rookie trekkers, a trek from Elagiri hills to Jalagambarai water falls, takes only a couple of hours and proves to be very entertaining and a good learning curve. For the more experienced counterparts, a trek route to Jalagambarai through villages and through the forests to reach the peak is absolutely challenging. Elagiri hills are a part of Javvad Hills of eastern ghats. By trekking, one can reach the southern part of the Javvad Hills & reach Polur, a taluk headquarters, which is about 30 km from temple town Thiruvannamalai. This steep road also leads to Kavalur, where an old but operational Astronomical observatory is situated |
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Annamalai Hills - Close to Clouds |
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Annamalai Hills are literally a heaven for Nature and wildlife lovers. Situated at an altitude of 740 m above sea level, these hills are perfect for any tourist who is a tyro in trekking and wishes to start. Few that are real fun the trekkers are. |
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Monkey Fall Trek (5 km) |
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It is a trek which starts as a gentle slope but becomes a steep slope till the time it is over. This trek takes around 3 hrs to be covered. You will see the nature at its best when you climb through the deciduous forest at the foot hills to the barren rocks on the top in between which you will see a vast stretch of evergreen forest |
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Aqua Sports |
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The seas on Coromandel coast are rough and strong and rolling, suitable for surfing, but in places they are rocky. Backwaters are there to provide you shallow water spreads for wind surfing |
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Muttukadu |
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35 kms south of Chennai lies Muttukadu. It is an ideal location for windsurfing . TTDC and other operator's provide necessary salis and windsurfing equipments to try surfing on back-waters. Plans to provide, water scooters and other aqua-sports are also on the anvil |
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Hang-Gliding |
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Though Hang-gliding is not popular in this part of the country, the Madras Hang-Gliders Association is keen on popularising this adventure sport. Now, to train those who are interested in this avdentures activities, motorised hang-gliders are being provided by the Madras Hang-Gliders Association. The St. Thomas Mount, an out crop of hillock on the outskirts of Chennai, the hills of Kodaikkanal and Udhagamandalam are the best locations for Hang-Gliding |
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Angling |
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Angling is an interesting pastime for the tourists. There are several water resources in Tamil Nadu, which are identified for Angling. In the Nilgiri's the waters of Mukkurthi Lake and the river, Gurmund river and reservoir, Avalanchi and Emarald river, Peermund, Chambar, Kallkundi Streams, Upper Bhavani Reservoir, Bilitha dakulla River, Bhavani Puzha, Aradha Puzha, Parsons Valley Stream and Reservoir, Kings Dhar Stream, Western Catchment Reservoir, Thirupanthurai, Emeri Puzha, Silent Valley streams etc are the water for excellent trout fishing |
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In Kodaikkanal hills, trout streams are Pulavachiyar and Konalar. Carp fishing is recommended in kodi lake. In addition the state's 900 kms long coastal line provides you for ample marine fishing |
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Wind Surfing |
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Visit the famous Coromandel coast where the sea is rough, strong and rolling providing suitable conditions for enjoy Surfing. At some places the surface is rocky with shallow water stretch, where you can undertake the sport of Wind Surfing |
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Just 35 kms south of Chennai, Muttukadu is an ideal place for Wind Surfing. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (TTDC) and several private operators provide essential Salis (equipment used in Wind Surfing) as well as Wind Surfing equipments to Surf-riders |
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Inorder to savour the natural beauty of South India, we have designed the following tour packages for the discerning travellers |
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