Top 40 Trekking trails in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Trekking routes have been opened by the TN Forest Department from today. Fantastic 40 trekking trails are now open across 14 districts, including Nilgiris and Kanyakumari. The best part – 300 enterprising people from the tribal & rural communities have been trained to serve the eco guides, ensuring both tourist safety & environmental education.

Trek Details:
Easy trails: 14  Moderate: 14   Hard : 12

· Trek Permit Fee

· Guide Services

· Trek Insurance – within trek route

· Compliments: Cloth bag, Cap, Pen, Pamphlet

· Local Transport: Reception to start point & End point

· Refreshments: Water & Snack

· Trekking in forests invariably requires physical endurance depending upon the category of the trek.

· Right Planning and adequate preparations will make treks immersive and memorable.

· Pick the right trail that matches your fitness level and experience.

· Research your trek destination, be aware of local weather conditions and prepare for it.

· Know the rules before you embark on the trek.

· Camouflage is the key to observe wildlife: Striking colours, aromatic sprays and noise will easily give you away.

· Follow appropriate dress code and wear comfortable trekking shoes.

· Carry your backpack: Water, snacks, jacket, personal medication etc.

· Please be aware that amenities at the destinations may be offering minimal comfort.

· Please attention to instructions of the trek leader / guide.

· Maintain lane discipline and stay with the group: shortcuts may turn adverse.

· Observe carefully and do not miss out the little surprises and signs of the animal world.

· It’s not a race, listen to your body and take adequate breaks as and when required.

· Selfies at your own risk.

· Refrain from picking wild plants and flowers though they may attract you.

· Treat wildlife with respect: approaching and feeding wild animals can endanger your   group’s safety.

· Be responsible trekker and leave no trash.

MAANABOLLY

ZERO POINT

CHINNAR CHECKPOST

BARAIYAR

AIYUR

NAGALUR

SWAMIMALAI

KARAPARAI

COURTALLAM

GUDIYAM CAVES

GENE POOL

CARIN HILL

LONGHOOD CHOLA

THEERTHAPARAI

AVALANCHE

KALIKESAM

SADIVAYAL

KURUMBAPATTI 

SOLAR OBSERVATORY

ALIYAR

KUTLAMPATTI FALLS

KURANGANI

SHENBAGATHOPPU

JALAGAMPARAI

CHINNA SURULI

KARAIYAR

INJIKADAVU

PORIVARAI ROCK

AVALANCHE

RANGASAMY PEAK

VELLINGIRI HILL

SEMBUKARAI

GUTHIRAYAN PEAK

KONDAPPANAIKANPATTI

VATTAKANAL

PANDARAVARAI

KALLAR

AVALANCHE

PARSONS VALLEY

NEEDLE ROCK