TNPSC Thervupettagam

Trek Tamil Nadu Initiative

November 5 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 34 0
  • The Trek Tamil Nadu initiative was launched in 2024 to provide safe, guided, and eco-sensitive trekking experiences across Tamil Nadu.
  • In the past year, 15,500 trekkers, including 1,400 students and 150 international visitors, explored forest trails under this program.
  • The most popular trekking routes were Yelagiri-Swamimalai (2,209 trekkers), Gudiyam Caves (1,743), Baraliyar (982), Parsons Valley-Mukurthi Hut (835), and Avalanche-Kolaribetta (729).
  • The initiative plans to expand the number of curated trekking routes from 40 to 50.
  • Collaborations with the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) will launch integrated eco-tour packages.
  • The initiative received the ‘Most Exclusive Product Award’ at TTF Chennai 2025 and the ‘Best Niche Tourism Operator Award’ at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards 2025.
  • All treks are conducted in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife (Regulation of Trekking) Rules, 2018, ensuring safety, sustainability, and ecological balance.

 

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