Best Trekking Activities In Tamil Nadu

Yercaud is a hill station just 35 km away from Salem, Tamil Nadu. It offers a pleasant getaway to tourist with its scenic beauty, pristine ambience and an enchanting list of fun activities such as boating and sightseeing. In addition to the Yercaud Lake, this holiday destination offers a bountiful list of rejuvenating places to visit and escape the roughness of corporate life.

About the Resort :

Situated on a hilltop, this property overlooks the whole town offering the panoramic view of the town and the Yercaud Lake. Away from the hustle and bustle of city-life, the Hill Resort is one of the immaculate destinations for a corporate team outing. Friendly staff, great hospitable service and the inclusion of luxury and comfy amenities make this resort a perfect getaway from the boardrooms and its stresses. 

Evolution of Technology Theme:

Rise above the rest and make use of your imagination.  This fun activity revolves around how technology has evolved from the Stone Age to our High-Tech world. It is here that the team members get to use their innovative abilities and get an opportunity to bond. As this type of project requires many skills sets to ensure success, a team that strives to utilize each member’s strengths is that one that will shine.

In this theme, the different teams start working from the Stone Age and eventually rise to Civilization and High-Tech World. During this event, they will pass through 3 Ages, i.e. Stone Age, Iron Age and Nuclear Age, Nuclear Age being the most recent. As you and your group pass through each age, the behaviour, clothes, language see a change accordingly. At every age, the teams need to work on a different war cry. For every stage, there is a task that needs to be finished which will allow them to move in to the next. The three levels are.

Stone Age

The prop for this theme is a piece of rag. Here the task given is relatively simple. You and your team will have a build a man pulled cart that will assist the entire team in crossing over to the next age.

Iron Age

Get into the zone of the age with a long hat. At this stage, the activity gets complex. You and your team members need to build the bicycle with the materials given and travel to Nuclear Age.

Nuclear Age

Teams must build a car and successfully test its functionality, with one person sitting and others pushing.

The thrilling game ends here. The team that manages to complete all the tasks first and come out with ingenious designs is the one that will emerge as triumphant one.

About the Activity:

Situated at a distance of 8 km from the main city of Kodaikanal, the Dolphin's Nose provides a bird's eye view of the scenic landscape of the surrounding mountainous area. It is a flat rock jutting out of the mountain, overlooking a deep cliff, with its shape akin to that of the nose of a dolphin. Positioned at an elevation of 6600 feet, the fascinating place is one of the central destinations for tourists visiting Kodaikanal. 

The 3-4 hour trip to the Dolphin’s Nose can be undertaken at either 8 am or 2 pm. An experienced guide, well versed with the terrain, will steer you through the trek. The summit offers a panoramic view of the area below and on clear days, you might be able to spot the Periyakulam Town as well as the Vaigai Lake. The trek isn’t a very strenuous one and you might also take a detour to the small village of Vellagavi which is on the same track. 

Kodaikanal the idyllic hill station is engulfed with natural rhapsodies with cascading waterfalls, lush green woods, misty mountains, placid lakes and rolling valleys. This thriving place is the source to the incredible Pambar Falls. Also called the Nom de plume grand cascade, you’ll typically spend around four hours to trek to the waterfalls. At the end of the path flanked by rugged hills you’ll be mesmerized to see the splendid falls cascade on step-like rock formation.

About the Activity:

Begin the trek of 16 km either early morning around 8 am or around 2 pm. With an experienced guide for company, cross over the steep track behind Pambar House. Meet the Pambar River meandering its way to drop over a chain of rock formation. Enjoy a shower in the pool beneath the falls. Delight in the chance spotting of several endemic birds and butterflies in the wild vicinity.  Post this, return to Kodai around 2 pm or 6 pm, depending on your trek timings.

About the Activity:

Kodaikanal, a land of natural splendor and beauty never fails to impress. On this guided trek stretched over four hours you’ll follow a trail ending with a spectacular sight. Located in the speckled woods of the valley are three naturally entwined huge rocks standing absolutely erect and shoulder to shoulder. Around 7.5km from Kodai Lake, this attraction is 400ft high and its in-between chasm is famously called ‘Devil’s Kitchen’.

You can trek to the rocks either in the morning around 8am or around 2pm. Walk through intense fog, appealing forest views, thick woods, and relax at a curated vantage point before reaching Pillar Rocks.

Duration: 3-4 hours

Location: Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Activity Timings: 4 hours (Between 8 AM to 6 PM)

About Vattakanal Trekking:

Experience great adventure and thrills when you book us and proceed to explore the trail of Vattakanal to witness the unbounded beauty of the Pambar Falls. Based in the Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu, the Vattakanal region containing the Palani Hills ranges, views of which would relax your mind and body with great charm.

When you get the Vattakanal trekking package, you shall be picked up from your hotel in Kodaikanal at around 8 am or 2 pm for the 3-4 hours trek of 10km. You would be given a briefing by your guide about the entire journey and then you begin for the trekking activity. Trek through the evergreen rainforest, plantations, grasslands and witness the wide culture of flora and fauna as you visit Shola Nursery. 

Suitable for: People who are physically fit and are more than 6 years of age.

Difficulty Level: Easy

How to Reach?
The most comfortable and easiest way to travel to Vattakanal from Kodaikanal is by road. It would take 23 minutes to reach Vattakanal via Observatory Road, covering a distance of 5.9km. It is advised to carry private transportation for reaching the spot.

Note:
The activity is not wheel-chair friendly and pregnant women are not advised to join the trekking activity.

About the Destination:

The moment you feel to escape the tedious life amidst the concrete walls of the city, or the four walls of a corporate office, you must take a break and flee to the pristine Nilgiris in Ooty! Acclaimed as one of the eighth Biodiversity Hotspots in the entire world, this region, within its magical beauty and appeal, will help you relax and rejuvenate.

Enjoy camping at one of the best camping sites near Bangalore along with a homestay experience in the vicinity and discover the untouched beauty of the nature, and how it can soothe you mind and soul! Panoramic views of the lofty peaks, rolling tea plantations that perfectly synchronises with the lush Shola forests, diverse wildlife and much more; everything just needs to be explored and discovered!

About the Activity:

Camping has always been one of the best ways to witness, adore and enjoy the beauty of the nature. Make the Nilgiris one of your next camping sites near Bangalore, delve deep into the bosom of Mother Nature and shed off all the weariness! With this camping place near Bangalore in Nilgiris with homestay experience, make the best of your long weekends and curate some of the most memorable moments of your life.

The surreal nature, not only allows you to breathe free, but also entices you to open your mind! A trekking experience in the remarkable Nilgiris will allow you to soak in its immaculate grandeurs. Make sure during these excursions, you are all prepared with your camera and click some of the most amazing shots of nature!

For those, who craves for some adventure and thrill, a 4WD through the challenging terrains will fulfil all their desires. Even if you do not wish to go to the outdoors, you can make the best of your holiday while lazing around the homestay. During the evenings, when it gets colder in the vicinity, keep yourself warm while delighting in around a lively campfire. Also on offer, there are several indoor and outdoor games that will keep you engulfed with unlimited fun and excitement.

Devala also known as the ‘Chirapunji of South India’ in the Nilgiris, is a stunning hill stop situated at the convergence of the Eastern and Western Ghats.  Devala is known for its undulating tea estates, a green blanket of lush-greenery surrounds this region throughout the year.

The climate here is much cooler and wetter as compared to the adjoining areas because of the elevation of Nilgiris. Nested in the lap of surrounding mountain ranges, Devala is an ideal weekend getaway for a plantation stay in Nilgiris. The breath taking view of the distant hills and lush green forests are known for enticing tourists from all across the nation.

Be it the splendid tea estates or the serene environs that surrounds this village, everything here strives for a pleasant and a memorable experience of a plantation stay in Nilgiris!

About the activity with details:  

Throughout your plantation stay in Nilgiris, apart from scenic beauty you will be provided with an array of activities. Experience the best of all what is being offered during your stay!

Prepare yourself for some amazing activities that would make your trip worth remembering! Get close to nature, by trekking through lush-green forests and stunning tea estates. Trek through hills, interact with local people.

Enjoy a spell bounding Coracle riding, the south Indian waters are perfectly suitable for such shaped boats. Enthral in an experience of sailing on the calm waters, you can also indulge in some fishing experience.  Make some good memories while involving with your company in indoor and outdoor games. The calmness of this entire land will certainly help you forget all the buzzing of the city life. Activities like bonfire in night transform your plantation stay in Nilgiris into a pleasurable experience for one and all.

Meal Types:  Vegetarian & Non-vegetarian

Duration: 1N/2D

Timings: Check In: 12:00PM ; Check Out: 12:00PM

Activities :  Nature Walk, Trekking, Coracle Ride, Fishing

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Duration of the Activities: Throughout the year ( Depending on the visitor)

About the Activity:

Embraced in the lap of the stunning Nilgiris, Masinagudi is one of the most preferred tourist hot-spot in Southern India. A tiny hamlet lying between the Tiger Reserve of Bandipur and Mudumalai, this place is a dream destination that one can think of!

Home to some of the most exotic wildlife and with its rich bio-diversity, this place is certainly an ideal weekend getaway. Masinagudi jungle stay provides you with an UN-beatable experience of staying in a nature’s abode that is surrounded by lush-green thickets and unique wildlife.

A well-known tourist hot-spot, Jungle Resort Masinagudi provides its visitors with a perfect quietude. With a wide range of activities available here, this place is a heaven especially for nature lovers and wild life enthusiast!                                                                                                                                          

Masinagudi jungle stay, certainly is a one-stop destination that will not let you get bored even for a minute! With its proximity with Mudumalai and Bandipur National Parks, get ready to experience exotic wildlife in their natural habitat like never before.

With its diversified animal life, Jungle Resort Masinagudi, provides you close glimpses of as much as 55 mammals and 227 birds sprawling across the sanctuaries. Get ready to trek through beautiful ranges of Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota within the sanctuary.

Get smitten with wonderful landscapes, lush-green thickets, feel the warm sunshine touching your face as you make your way through dense forests. Cherish these wonderful moments spent in the stunning land of Masinagudi!

About the Destination:

The beautiful terrains of Masinagudi are a stretch of bliss between the Tiger Reserves of Bandipur and the exotic hill ranges of Mudumalai.  Beneath the foothills of the beautiful Nilgiris lie the exotic lands of Masinagudi, a picturesque village known for its immense beauty and serenity.

The beautiful hill ranges are strewn with an abundance of sunlight that shine bright through the trees and through the mystical silence you can hear the sounds of the jungle! The unique wildlife sanctuary is divided into 5 ranges namely, Masinagudi, Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota. Adventure in Masinagudi offers unlimited thrill to those looking for a stint in the wild and trekkers looking for tenacious terrain.

About the Activity:

If you have a thirst for adventure and a curiosity to try something new, then you need to head to Masinagudi for an exquisite and one of a kind adventure! The Masinagudi safari will take you scouring through the deep jungles of this exotic location and if you are in for some distinguished adventure, then why not strap on your gear and head for trekking in Masinagudi’s rugged terrains! The different activities in Masinagudi will leave you wanting more by the time you need to leave, and luckily, you can always come back for more wildlife adventure!

About the Activity:

A rugged stretch of land, Masinagudi is tucked away between the Tiger Reserves of Bandipur and the exotic hill ranges of Mudumalai. With the captivating Nilgiris towering this blissful countryside, it serves as an ideal getaway from all the humdrums of city life.

Offering several adventure and leisure options to the visitors, the lush green, fascinating and rugged trails of Masinagudi are also known for their wilderness! While its location makes it an ideal hotspot for wildlife spotting, its scenic beauty makes it for a serene and blissful holiday destination. Mark this nature escapade in your travel calendar, and you will never find any dull moment during your days in Masinagudi! 

Camping in Masinagudi is a one of a kind experience that you need to try with your friends and family! Adding more to your quintessential experience, the deep and dense thickets around will keep you engulfed along with the thrills and excitement of a quaint stay in Masinagudi.

In case, you are carving for more, trekking through the rugged and challenging terrains will fulfil all your desires! In addition to all these, there are a range of other activities that will make you desire for more and will sure persuade you visit this magical land again and again!

Note: Jeep Drive can be availed at an additional cost and is not a part of the package.

About the Destination:

Ooty, also known as ‘Udhagamandalam’ is one of the most gorgeous and tranquil hill stations in the entire of South India. Famed as ‘Queen of Hills’, it was discovered in the late 1800 and is located at around 2,240m. Jotted with lush and evergreen plantations, forests and fascinating hills, it is one such place that cannot be missed!

A testimony to the colonial era of India, Ooty truly displays or showcases the aura of its past and captivates its visitors with all its grace! Though this scenic hill station is known for its meticulous beauty, it also entices the adventure junkies in a large number. For the adrenaline junkies, Ooty hosts an array of activities; Ebbanad trek, cycling, trekking and several others.

Moreover, the untouched beauty of this hill station, its varied options for its visitors and the wonderful tourist destination in Western Ghats is the indigenous home to the ‘Todas’ and is known for its lush and evergreen tea plantations

About the Activity:

Conducted throughout the week, the Ebbanad trek is indeed one of the best hiking experience in or around Ooty! Taking you to the scenic locales of Ebbanad, which is located around 18km from Ooty, this 6-7 hours trek will take you through several quaint settlements, scenic patches of forests and other natural marvels.

The walk usually begins from the tribal village of Bikkapathymund that sits atop a mountain ridge; the way to this hamlet is in itself a blissful experience! Arriving in the village, hike till the end of its ridge and enjoy the amazing views of the Mayor River along with the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Border.

Descending down further with the Ebbanad trek, you will reach the Toda Conical Temple that is situated amidst dense forests. Following this temple visit, trek through the lush acacia forests and reach a nearby village, where you can have lunch. Post lunch, start hiking towards the Murugan Temple; after this, the trail will continue from Doddabetti to Kothagiri and finally to Kothanad.

Hereafter, the trek will descend down and will take you to Ebbanad or the ‘Hidehatty’ village. Spend pleasant moments in the village, interact with the locals and know more about its lifestyle. Post this, board a local bus from within the hamlet and travel back to Ooty.

About the activity:

Get ready for an astonishing experience! Arrive during day time for this fun-filled Parsons Trek. Your 8km trekking excursion head starts from Sholur Junction which lies 11km ahead of Ooty.

From here, get ready to walk through luxuriant thickets of Eucalyptus; walk past beautiful thickets till you reach the dam. Admire the elegance of the dam and the soothing greenery bordering it. Parsons Valley, Ooty is a relief from the buzzing city life as the temperature is throughout pleasant and the view is just something that you can only dream about.

Continue your trek; walk past a Toda Tribal Village and get a glimpse of the tribal life. Climb Thirthor Bett, which is crowned at a soaring height of about 2,450m and enjoy panoramic views of the Nilgiris below. A perfect place for meditation, sit and relax in the soothing calmness enveloping this entire place.

After a filling dose of nature, begin your downward trail through lush-green meadows and impressive thickets till you reach Koil Mund. Take a break to enjoy the stunning landscape, gather your wits and continue your descend. Pass Pykara Dam amidst your journey to Ooty, get smitten with colossal view of other mountain ranges. Enthral in a delightful experience!

Make some good memories with other group members during Parsons Trek. Post this fun-filled time, prepare to head back to your respective places with a bag full of memories.

About the activity with details: 

Arrive with your family and friends for this fun-filled Rangaswamy pillar trek in Ooty! Prep up for a delightful trekking experience and begin your 6 hours long excursion by travelling from Kotagiri to Kil Kotagiri which is a 31km drive from Ooty.

From here, get ready to walk through lush-green tea estates, walk past beautiful deciduous forests and hike through the rugged terrains to you make your way to the top of the peak. Brace up yourself as you ascend towards the 400ft pillar of Rangaswamy.

Get smitten with colossal views of the Nilgiris and other stunning mountain ranges from the top. Admire the awe-inspiring beauty of the entire vicinity surrounded by vast meadows. Located at an altitude of about 1500m, this pillar is set in one of the most fascinating setting with a river flowing through its boundary and a tribal village further glorifying this entire trek.

Enthral in a delightful experience! Make some good memories with other group members during Rangaswamy Pillar trek, Ooty! Post this fun-filled time, prepare to head back to your respective places with a bag full of memories.

Activities : Trekking

Difficulty Level:  Easy
 

About the activity :

Enjoy a fun-filled riverside picnic in Mudumalai with your loved ones on your next trip to this picturesque place located at the foothills of the Nilgiris. The forested heaven is well known for its immense beauty and serenity. Filled with sunlight that shoots through the thick, green trees and in the silence momentarily interrupted with the cries of the wild, Mudumalai offers hope and happiness for weekenders looking for a quick stint in the wild and trekkers who are looking for rough and wild terrain to traverse upon.

Enjoy a good snack on the base of the enthralling waterfalls and bask in the divine thrill of the beautiful waters and forested bliss around you! Mudumalai offers you the perfect balance of flora and fauna, with some of the country’s best spots being hidden within these forests itself! The forests are filled with many wonders and the rivers and waterfalls in Mudumalai are even more beautiful and lush!

Transportation Types: Included. Type of vehicle depends on the group size

Activities: Waterfall Visit

Difficulty Level: Easy

About the activity:

Mudumalai is a tiny village located at the foothills of the Nilgiris, this stunning nature’s abode is well-known for its picturesque beauty and tranquility. Mudumalai trekking  provides you with a golden chance of exploring this gorgeous hamlet and various colossal mountain ranges bordering this heavenly place on earth.

Enthral under the glory of these majestic mountain ranges and lush greenery enveloping these beautiful peaks. Test your limits as you gather your wits while you put your mountaineering skills on a test with Mudumalai trekking. For trekkers, this slice of paradise has lot to offer from its little kitty – feel the filtered warm sun rays falling on your face as you hike to the top, the prevailing silence throughout the region is certainly a treat for your mind.

Enjoy a fun-filled trekking with friends and family in the serene land of Mudumalai, trek in the surrounding ranges and feel the bounties of nature from close. Rivet in this amazing Mudumalai trekking experience!

Activities: Mountain Trekking

Difficulty Level: Easy

• Delight in this trekking expedition that enables you to witness the stunning beauty of Nilgiri's. This is a trip that provides you with the scenic views of the tea estates and surrounding hills.
• Start your trip from the mentioned pick up points, Indira Nagar 08:00 PM, Domlur 08:15 PM and Magrath road 08: 300 PM on 22nd April 2016.
• Enjoy a 300 km drive from Bangalore to The Nilgiri's through scenic landscapes comprising of stunning waterfalls, tea estates and many more.
• Reach the campsite at 08:00 AM for a refreshing breakfast and start your trek around 10:00 AM and reach Sengottaraayar peak around 01:00 PM.
• You will trek through beautiful tiny hamlets, tea estates, lush-green thickets – rivet in this amazing trek that provides you with ample natural beauty.
• Trek down the hill and reach the camp site for a delicious lunch and rest the day trolling the vicinity. 
• Then enjoy the dinner at 08:00 PM around a camp fire.
• Stay in a dormitory in the campsite and rest, on 24th April 2016 wake up early to enjoya delicious breakfast and depart to Bangalore.
  
• Reach Bangalore around 10:00 PM. 
• This trek is an excellent opportunity for first-time trekkers, nature photographers, children and corporate teams.

• Indulge in a jungle camping for a different experience in a natural habitat with rare flora and fauna for your company.
• Enjoy the complete day with an accommodation in tents and relish the sights with camp fire. Relax forgetting everything else. For your comfort, the nature itself will play a vital role there.
• Engage in a trekking along the forest paths for two hours and a jeep safari for two hours either in the morning or evening.
• Rivet in the beauty of trees, waterfalls, hills, cliffs, river valleys and other breath taking sights in the forest.
• The check in and check out is at 12:00 noon.

• Pack your bags for jungle camping near Mudumalai, Masinagudi that ensures you a different experience in the natural habitat of unique flora and fauna.
• Enjoy the day with an accommodation in jungle cottages with all amenities and it would definitely offer you a riveting stay experience and relish the sights exhibited by the thick green forest around.
• During your stay indulge in a trek through the forest for four hours, mingle with the birds, animals and the trees.
• The package is available for couples as well as for a group of 8 to 15 people.
• The check in and check out is at 12:00 noon.
  

• Get ready for a jungle camping in Mudumalai and create some exotic moments in the natural habitat of unique flora and fauna.
• Enjoy the day of activities with an accommodation in jungle resorts and marvel at the sights of beautiful forest at night with pure silence around you.
• Engage in a trek through the forest for two hours and a jeep safari for two hours either in the morning or evening, mingle with the birds, animals and the trees.
• Rivet in the beauty of trees, waterfalls, hills, cliffs, river valleys and other breath taking sights in the forest.
• The check in and check out is at 12 noon.

• Enjoy a jungle trip in Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu. Revive with the salubrious nature from where you would not like to go back.
• Stay in a jungle lodge and indulge your senses among the beauty of nature.
• Enjoy a 4 hour trek during the day. Go on a safari at night for 3 hours by jeep as you explore the jungle and the flora and fauna that it has to offer.
• Its a wonderful trip for those who wish to explore jungles and go on a safari on a budget.
• A campfire will be set in the evening before you retire for the night.
• The check in and check out is at 12:00 noon.
• The tour is available for couples as well for a group of 8-15 people.

• Enjoy a jungle trip in Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu.
• Stay in a jungle tree house, bamboo cottage or camping tent and indulge your senses among the beauty of nature.
• Engage in jungle trek during the day, if you wish to. Go on a safari at night by jeep as you explore the jungle and the flora and fauna that it has to offer.
• Its a wonderful trip for those who wish to explore jungles and go on a safari on a budget.
• Enjoy a campfire in the evening before you retire for the night.
• The check in and check out is at 12:00 noon.
  

• Enjoy a jungle trip in Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu.
• This trip is budget friendly for students.
• Stay in a jungle lodge and indulge your senses among the beauty of nature. Go on a jungle safari by jeep as you explore the jungle and the flora and fauna that it has to offer.
•  Its a wonderful trip for those who wish to explore jungles and go on a safari on a budget.
• The check in and check out is at 12 noon.

• Enjoy a jungle trip in Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu.
• Stay in a jungle dorm and indulge your senses among the beauty of nature.
• Explore and take photographs in the jungle and make beautiful memories. Go on a safari by jeep as you explore the jungle and the flora and fauna that it has to offer.
• Its a wonderful trip for those who wish to explore jungles and go on a safari on a budget.
• The check in and check out is at 12 noon.