Archive · 23 May 2025
New Eco-Tourism Spots Open in Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu
Imagine you're going on vacation, but instead of a crowded beach, you visit quiet mountains!
The government in Tamil Nadu has created new places in the Eastern Ghats for you to explore nature.
Local people help run these places, which gives them jobs.
You can stay in simple cabins and see amazing waterfalls.
The places are affordable, and you'll feel like you're really getting away from it all.
Some spots, like Kolli Hills and Aiyur village, have unique features such as waterfalls, bamboo groves, and ziplines, while also showcasing local culture and traditions.
This means you get to have fun while helping the local community and protecting nature.
Tamil Nadu's eco-tourism wing launches new spots in the Eastern Ghats.
Seven destinations are available across Salem, Namakkal, Tiruvannamalai, Hosur, and Tiruppattur.
The initiative uses a community-driven model managed by local tribal communities.
Visitors can experience the retreats at prices ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 rupees.
The destinations offer natural escapes with unique features like waterfalls and trekking sheds.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project Climate Change Response (TBGPCCR) and local tribal communities.
- What
- Eco-tourism spots featuring trekking sheds, waterfalls, and cultural sites managed by local communities.
- When
- Summer, with some locations offering ideal weather from October to February.
- Where
- Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu (Salem, Namakkal, Tiruvannamalai, Hosur, and Tiruppattur districts).
- Why
- To offer an alternative eco-tourism experience and support local communities while promoting conservation.
- Location
- Eastern Ghats
- Initiative
- TBGPCCR
- Number of Destinations
- 7
- Management
- Local tribal communities
- Price Range
- 1,000 to 5,000 rupees