{"id":52867,"date":"2022-06-10T12:22:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T12:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=52867"},"modified":"2022-06-16T11:49:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T11:49:31","slug":"treks-in-tamil-nadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Treks in Tamil Nadu That You Should Look Forward To!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The artistic natural palette of Tamil Nadu has reproduced secluded and offbeat trekking trails like no other. On one side of the Coromandel coast lies the indigo ocean, and on the other side lives one of the world&#8217;s oldest civilisations. Conservation is in its roots. From time immemorial, the beautiful individuals of Tamil Nadu are preserving the interminable time, but riveting and exhilarating trails are ever-changing. <\/b><b>The more they change, the more we become addicted to them. We are presenting to you our favourite treks in Tamil Nadu.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Save this list for later.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-52870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Treks-in-Tamil-Nadu.png\" alt=\"Plan the Unplanned | Top 10 treks in Tamil Nadu\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Treks-in-Tamil-Nadu.png 2000w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-150x106.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1536x1086.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no reason to ignore such unique secluded tracks dotted with tea gardens, waterfalls, ridges, canyons, and forests. Who knows, you discover your explanations in the mysterious, contemplative, and effervescent paths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-10-treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-10-treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1.png 1414w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-10-treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-10-treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-10-treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1-106x150.png 106w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-10-treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-10-treks-in-Tamil-Nadu-1-1086x1536.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abc33c2e5dbd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Swamimalai_Hills_Yelagiri\" >Swamimalai Hills, Yelagiri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Perumal_Peak_Kodaikanal\" >Perumal Peak, Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Kodaikanal_Palani_Hills\" >Kodaikanal Palani Hills\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Doddabetta_Peak_Ooty\" >Doddabetta Peak, Ooty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Gingee_Fort_Thiruvannamalai\" >Gingee Fort, Thiruvannamalai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Thalaiyar_Falls_Kodaikanal\" >Thalaiyar Falls, Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Canopy_Hills\" >Canopy Hills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/treks-in-tamil-nadu\/#Anaimalai_Hills_Trek\" >Anaimalai Hills Trek<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kolli_Hills_Namakkal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Kolli Hills, Namakkal<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 1,300 m<br \/>\nDistance: 9 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tamil.indianexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kolli-Hills.jpg\" alt=\"Tamil Nadu Namakkal District Kolli Hills 70 Hair band turning Beautiful Photo | Indian Express Tamil\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Look for: <\/b>Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Arappaleeswar Temple, Boat House, Botanical Garden, Siddhar Caves, Selur Nadu.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While adventure takes centre stage on the Kolli Hills, the mountain is a site for pilgrimage and is also famous among bike enthusiasts. Rousing Kolli hills are considered sacred owing to the presence of lord shiva in Arappaleeswar temple. Seventy hairpin bends make the thrill of tracing the mountain rickety. Making up for an unbelievable offbeat hiking destination, Kolli hills offers ceramic-like views of the Agaya Gangai Waterfalls and is home to a centuries-old temple. Various viewpoints, farms, upbeat natural beauty and caves of the Kolli Hills invite trekkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kotagiri_trek\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Kotagiri trek<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 1795 m<br \/>\nDistance: 10-12 km (to and fro)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kotagiri-Trek-Plan-The-Unplanned-14.jpg\" alt=\"Kotagiri Trek - Plan The Unplanned 14\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kotagiri-Trek-Plan-The-Unplanned-14.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kotagiri-Trek-Plan-The-Unplanned-14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kotagiri-Trek-Plan-The-Unplanned-14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kotagiri-Trek-Plan-The-Unplanned-14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kotagiri-Trek-Plan-The-Unplanned-14-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Look for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catherine Falls, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kodanad View Point, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elk Falls, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doddabetta Peak,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rangaswami Pillar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 30 km away from the crowded lanes of Ooty, Kotagiri provides respite to peace seekers. Balmed with wintry feels, it is a hill station in Tamil Nadu in the Nilgiris district. The town is the oldest and third most extensive hill station in the Nilgiris. British influence is far too difficult to ignore, with tea plantations, bungalows, and tea factories in the city made in European style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kotagiri trek is a great way to explore these scenic mountain ranges, tea plantations, and pleasant atmosphere. The trek takes you riding from forests, streams, meadows, and plantations. Sporadically Eucalyptus smell will also try to make its way; inhale it all in; the benefits are far too many.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"gdlr-core-button gdlr-core-button-shortcode  gdlr-core-button-gradient gdlr-core-button-no-border\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/bangalore\/kotagiri-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\"  style=\"margin-right: 20px;\"  ><span class=\"gdlr-core-content\"  >Book Kotagiri Trek Here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swamimalai_Hills_Yelagiri\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Swamimalai Hills, Yelagiri<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 1,322 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Distance: 6 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sterlingholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/3-images.jpg\" alt=\"Trek to Swamimalai \u2013 Yelagiri\" width=\"1140\" height=\"571\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.sterlingholidays.com\/trek-to-swamimalai-hills-yelagiri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sterling Holidays<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climb on top of the highest peak in Yelagiri. Swamimalai Hill starts from Mangalam village in Yelagiri. There is a Mariamman temple at the centre of the village, a prominent landmark as it is the starting point of the trek.\u00a0On a short trek up the cake-shaped Swamimalai Hills, you find a Shiva temple where devotees come round the year, except during monsoon. The top gives a panoramic view of all the villages in Yelagiri.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The early morning mist feels like a hanging refreshments ball. As you climb up, you will feel the opposite of losing your breath; each view is breathtaking. On the summit, you find a rock boulder; you can climb using the steel ladder for a complete view of the valley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perumal_Peak_Kodaikanal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Perumal Peak, Kodaikanal<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 2,440 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Distance: 14 km (to and fro)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/08\/bc\/3b\/f0\/perumal-peak.jpg?w=1200&amp;h=1200&amp;s=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Attraction_Review-g303890-d3705007-Reviews-Perumal_Peak-Kodaikanal_Dindigul_District_Tamil_Nadu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip Advisor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventurers who go to Kodaikanal don&#8217;t miss Perumal peak. One of the most frequented excursions from Kodaikanal is the visit to Kodaikanal &#8211; Perumal Peak. It is a paradisiacal place for trekkers. At a distance of 18 km from Kodaikanal &amp; 55 km from Palani, Perumal Peak is the highest peak of Perumalai Hills. This peak divides the upper Palani hills to the west and the lower Palani hills to the east.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kodaikanal_Palani_Hills\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Kodaikanal Palani Hills\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 2,132 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Distance: 15 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the east of the Western Ghats lies Palani Hills. It is home to Lord Muruga, worshipped in Tamil Nadu. The drama of the Palani hills keeps increasing as you trek through the wild. After walking through the thorn-infested forest, we reach an open grassland where we can witness the peak even before attempting it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doddabetta_Peak_Ooty\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Doddabetta Peak, Ooty<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 2,637 m<br \/>\nDistance: 10 km (to and fro)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-25767684,width-96,height-65.cms\" alt=\"Doddabetta Peak Sightseeing In Ooty \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/ooty\/doddabetta-peak\/ps25767684.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of India <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doddabetta is synonymous with the medicinal Rhododendrons. The swooping slopes of the sholas happily abundant with Rhododendrons stir deep-rooted emotions and are a treat to the eyes. In this, summiting Doddabetta peak between October to January is a must.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doddabetta translates to \u201cBig Mountain\u201d, where Dodda means \u2018Big\u2019 and Betta means \u2018mountain\u2019. It is the highest among the 24 peaks of Nilgiris. The summit can be accessed by trekking and by vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gingee_Fort_Thiruvannamalai\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Gingee Fort, Thiruvannamalai<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 150 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Distance: 800 steps (to and fro)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solopassport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2c42f116-9c83-4b99-8578-a440b001fb5e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/solopassport.com\/day-trip-to-gingee-senji-fort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solo Passport<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many forts preserve the historical royalty and valour of Tamil Nadu&#8217;s kings. How lucky a trekker is to witness such creations! Also known as Senji, Chenji, Chanchi, Junji, and Senchi, the Gingee fort is one of India\u2019s surviving forts. Built in the first century, the fort is termed the &#8220;most impregnable\u00a0fortress\u00a0in India&#8221; by Shivaji, and it was also named the &#8220;Troy\u00a0of the East&#8221; by the\u00a0British.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for its architecture, the Gingee fort has three citadels in different styles: Krishnagiri, Rajagiri and Channarayanadurga. Through the steep climb, one can reach the top. Presently, the\u00a0Archaeological Survey of India maintains and administers the fort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thalaiyar_Falls_Kodaikanal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Thalaiyar Falls, Kodaikanal<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 297 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Distance: 10 km (to and fro)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/life-and-style\/travel\/article18268947.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/MAMP28AKODIFALLS\" alt=\"This summer, get set to hit the forest trail. The Kodaikanal hills are home to interesting trekking routes that take you past panoramic landscapes - The Hindu\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rat tail falls.<\/strong> No seriously! This is another name for the Thalaiyar falls. The highest fall in Tamil Nadu appears across the valley as a long white strip spreading on the coal-coloured hills. The green trees make the backdrop even more striking. The general public is barred from coming here, but you can reach the mouth of the fall by trekking 6 km after 34 Kms of road journey on ghat road from Kodaikanal. The trekkers can even walk along a concrete wall to the falls&#8217; edge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canopy_Hills\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Canopy Hills<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Distance:\u00a016 km (to and fro)<br \/>\nDifficulty Level: Difficult<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orupilgrimsdiary.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/06\/img_20190526_081843.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/orupilgrimsdiary.wordpress.com\/2019\/06\/02\/embraced-by-nature-hike-to-canopy-hills-theni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Pilgrim Blog<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canopy hills is a trek less taken in Tamil Nadu, but it is also the one that galvanises the trekker inside you.\u00a0Starting from Theni, the trek becomes strenuous and challenging. Nevertheless, the deeply hidden rewarding waterfalls form the secret recipe for success. Steep slopes combined with the lush jungles and enthusiastic sights open your senses for a trekker\u2019s high, and you are left teetering. You will even encounter some spooky spots. Traversing step by step and enjoying the natural splendour, you will finally end the trek at Dolphin Nose in Vattakanal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anaimalai_Hills_Trek\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Anaimalai Hills Trek<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/9a\/Anamalai_Hills_-_panoramio.jpg\" alt=\"Anaimalai Hills - Wikipedia\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine the sensation of walking on the 800 m high extinct volcano. <\/span><b>Anaimalai Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Anamala Hills form the southern border of the Western Ghats, through Tamil Nadu and Kerala. They are known as \u2018holy hills\u2019 in Thiruvannamalai for their religious essence. Trekkers glide effortlessly on myriad trails dotting the hill. One such track is in Thiruvannamalai, where devotees \u200b\u200bcircumambulate the holy hill (13 km), which is considered as Lord Shiva. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other prevalent names of Annamalai Hils in the south are Arunagiri, Arunai, Arunachalam, Sonagiri and Sonachalam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other simple treks, including, <\/span><b>Pandaravara, an 8 km trek,<\/b> <b>Kozhikamuthu, a 12 km trek<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>the Perunkundru, which is 32 km<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many myths float in the air of Anaimalai hills; try to catch one and contemplate it to get yourself started on a mystical journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this list of <strong>top ten treks in Tamil Nadu<\/strong> will be useful for you. Feel free to add more in the comments; we will add them to the list.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The artistic natural palette of Tamil Nadu has reproduced secluded and offbeat trekking trails like no other. On one side of the Coromandel coast lies the indigo ocean, and on the other side lives one of the world&#8217;s oldest civilisations. Conservation is in its roots. 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