ECO – TOURISM SITE

Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1. Name of the Site : Sasthakoil 2. Name of District : Virudhunagar : Rajapalayam range / Srivilliputhur Wildlife Name of Range/ Division/ 3. Division/ Virudhunagar Circle Circle : Sasthakoil is located 24 km away from 4. Location Rajapalayam town. Nearest Bus stand with Rajapalayam, 24 Km 5. distance Nearest Railway station with : Rajapalayam, 24 Km 6. distance 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Madurai, 96 Km : 1. This site is located inside the sanctuary 2. Seasonal river named as nagariyar river flowing in the site. It is also called as Sasthakoil falls by the local people. 3. Very old idols of Ayyappas diety in present in a open space in the site. It is believed as family god for local people. 8. Characteristics of the site 4. Presence of Deciduous forest at lower elevation.Reverline forest along stream and semi evergreen forest at higher elevations. 5. One watch tower is existing in the site. 6. One Anti-poaching Shed is existing near temporary Check post. : Nanjadai Thavirthuliya Swamy temple 9. Tourist Attraction (Places)  Nanjadai Thavirthuliya Swamy temple was constructed by King Pandiyas and it is at 3 km from Sasthakoil site outside of the sanctuary..  This temple is a very famous temple in the surroundings. Ayyanar temple

 Ayyanarkoil temple is very popular temple in this area.  It is located 34 Km away from this site.  It is extended site of the Sasthakoil Eco Tourism site in Rajapalayam range :  Trekking facilities are available on amount of Rs. 250/ head collected for 4 km Trekking Sasthakoil to Mamarathukeni  Mobile toilet facilities are available 10. Facilities available 7. One Antipoaching shed. Now it has improved as Antipoaching shed cum interpredation center.  One Eco hut is erected during 2015-16  One watch tower  Eco guides Visiting Hours (Holidays if :  Visitors are allowed Saturday, 11. any) Sundays and public holidays : Sl. Time Place No 1 8.00 AM Rajapalayam bus stand or Railway station

2 9.00 AM Koviloor ETMC village Eco - Tourism package (Tariff) 12 As per Sasthakoil Eco tourism 3. 9.30 AM Devathanam Murugan Micro Plan temple

4 10.00 AM Nachadai thavirtharuliya Swamy temple

5 10.30 AM 200 years old Ilupai tree

6 11.00 AM Medicated Tea (Separate fee to ETMC)

7 11.30 AM Forest Check Post

8 12.30 PM Interpredation centre visit

9 1.30 PM Lunch (Separate fee to ETMC) 10 2.30 PM Watch tower visit 11 3.00 PM to Sasthakoil to 4.00 PM Mamarathukeni 4 km trekking (Separate fee to ETMC)

12 4.00 PM to Nature bath 4.30 PM

13 4.30 PM Medicated Tea (Separate fee to ETMC)

14 5.15 PM Return to Rajapalayam : A 27 seater van provided by TBGP scheme utilized for this purpose. Transport facilities with Rs. 2500/ trip charged from Rajapalayam to 13. charges Sasthakoil Up and down. Rs. 10/ head charged from Sasthakoil checkpost to Sasthakoil. Lodging/Rest houses/Food : Food facilities available by Koviloor SHG.Rs. 14. facilities with charges 60/ head charged from ETMC : The Wildlife Warden Division: Srivilliputhur Wildlife division 15. For Further Details Phone: 04564260565, Cell No: 9445468474 E-mail: [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE

Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1. Name of the Site : Kovilar dam 2. Name of District : Virudhunagar : Watrap range / Srivilliputhur Wildlife Division/ 3. Name of Range/ Division/ Circle Virudhunagar Circle : Kovilar dam is located 32 km away from 4. Location Srivilliputhur town and 15 km away from Watrap town. 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance Watrap, 15 Km Nearest Railway station with : Srivilliputhur, 32 Km 6. distance 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Madurai, 76 Km :  This site has dam inside the Wildlife sanctuary and attract people during rainy season  Water birds in the back water  Sighting of wild animals like gaur, grizzled squirrel, Elephant in morning and evening hours.  Presence of deciduous Forest and river line 8. Characteristics of the site Forest in the site.  The trekking route starting from this site to anti-poaching shed at Athiyadikidai on top  There is no popular tourist destination available within 25 Km radius to the proposed Eco Tourism site except Pilavakal dam

: Thaniparai - Saduragiri Sundaramahalingam temple

 Saduragiri Sundaramahalingam temple is located 05 Km from Thaniparai entrance. 9. Tourist Attraction (Places)  It is also extended site of Kovilar dam Eco Tourism site  It is one of the Famous temple in this area  More than 5000 no of Pilgrims are visiting full moon and New moon days. :  Trekking facilities are available in this site  One watch tower is constructed 10. Facilities available  Eco guides are available  Trekking shed constructed during 2015-16  Interpretation Centre at Thaniparai 11. Visiting Hours (Holidays if any) :  Morning 8.00 am to Evening 4.00 Pm : Sl.No Time Place 1 8.00 AM Srivilliputhur bus stand or Srivilliputhur Railway station

Eco - Tourism package (Tariff) 2 9.00 AM Thaniparai tribal EDC village As per Micro Plan 3. 9.30 AM to Thaniparai interpretation 12 11.30 AM centre and Medicinal plant, visit

4 1.00 PM Kovilar dam

5 1.30 PM Lunch (Separate fee to ETMC)

6 2.00 PM to Trekking and Kovilar Dam 4.00 PM visit

7 4.00 PM to Halting in trekking shed (Tea 4.30 PM Separate fee to ETMC)

8 5.15 PM Srivilliputhur : A 27 seater van provided by TBGP scheme utilized for this purpose. Rs.2500/trip charged from 13. Transport facilities with charges Srivilliputhur town to Kovilar Dam Up and down.

Lodging/Rest houses/Food : Food facilities available by Kilavankoil SHG.Rs. 60/ 14. facilities with charges head charged from ETMC : The Wildlife Warden Division: Srivilliputhur Wildlife Division 15. For Further Details Phone no - 04564260565 Cell No: 9445468475 E-mail: [email protected]

ECO TOURISM SITE Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1. Name of the Site : Avalanchi 2. Name of District : The Nilgiris 3. Name of Range / Division / : Udagai South / Nilgiris South / Coimbatore Circle 4. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Ooty (Udhagamandalam) – 25 Km 5. Nearest Railway Station with : Metupalayam - 50 Kms distance Ooty – 25 Kms 6. Nearest Airport with distance : Coimbatore – 115 Kms 7. Characteristics of the site : Scenery Hills and Forests Landscape, Wildlife & Birds watching 8. Location : 25 Kms from Ooty in Udagai South Range. Nilgiris South Division

9. Best time to visit : Morning to Evening – 10 A.M to 5.45 P.M

10 Facilities available :  Two rest houses – one good old wooden & one Eco resort building.  Trekking Shed with twenty beds  26 seated van  Eco Tour 11. Tourist Attraction :  Places of historical interest  Serena climate  Spectacular scenes of Hills and Forest  Picturesque landscape  Excitement of viewing Wildlife  Cauliflower shola  Bhavani Amman Temple  Lakkidi view point

12. Eco-Tourism Package : The Vehicle starts from Avalanche and ends in Lakkadi. The intermediate places are Cauliflower Shola - Bhavani Amman Temple - back water at Lakkadi. The charges for the above trip are Rs. 150/- per head. (ETMC Operated mini bus) For Students Rs.75/- per head. (ETMC Operated mini bus) For Jeep operated by SHG Rs.1200/- per trip. Out of Rs.1200, Rs.950 is goes to SHG (Tribals) and remaining Rs.250 goes to ETMC account.

Timings:

There are three trips operated as follows, 10.00 a.m, 12.00 p.m, & 2.00 p.m

Travelling time takes 2 hours from avalanche to lakkadi and back.

13. Contact Information : The Forest Range Officer, Udagai South Range, Ooty. 14. For Further Details : The District Forest Officer, Nilgiris South Division. Phone : 0423 – 2444083 E-mail : [email protected]

ECO TOURISM SITE Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1 Name of the Site : Pitchavaram 2 Name of District : Cuddalore 3 Name of Range / Division/ Circle : Pitchavaram/Cuddalore/Villupuram 4 Location : Pitchavaram 5 Nearest Bus stand with distance : Chidambaram - 15 Kms 6 Nearest Railway Station with : Chidambaram – 15 Kms, distance Killai - 5 Kms 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Chennai - 220 Kms 8 Characteristics of the site : 1.Mangrove Forest 2.Hundreds of brackish canals, 3.Estuary of Kolidam and vellar Rivers 9 Tourist Attraction (Places) : Mangrove Forests, Local Migratory Birds, Sea Turtle breeding beach 10 Facilities available : Eco hut -2 Mechanized Boats – 50 (TTDC) Rs.1500/10 Nos/1 Hour Rs.2000/ 10 Nos/ 1.5 Hours Food Court 11 Visiting Hours (Holiday if any) : 8.30 A.M to 06.00 P.M. 12 Eco-Tourism package (Tariff) : Entry Free Re.0.50 per Head 13 Transport facilities with charges : -- 14 Lodgings / Rest Houses/ Food : Eco-hut Rs.500/2 Persons/24 hours Facilities with charges 15 For Further Details : The District Forest Officer , Division : Cuddalore Phone : 04142-291149 Cell.No. : 9486091251 E-mail : [email protected]

ECO TOURISM SITE TAMILNADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1. Name of the site : Kaviyam – Megam Eco Tourism 2. Name of the District : Villupuram 3. Name of the Range / Division/Circle : Gomukhi / / Villupuram 4. Location : Megam Eco Tourism Kurithikundaram Kaviyam Eco Tourism Athuvalavu Kattukottai 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Kallakurichi -45 Kms. – 65 Kms. 6. Nearest Railway station with : Villupuram – 145 Kms. distance Salem – 124 –Kms. 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Salem – 124 Kms Pondicherry – 160 Kms 8. Characteristics of the site : 5 KM trek between this two falls make your trip more enjoyable. The scenic beauty of Kalrayans and bath in the falls make you feel refreshed. 9. Tourist Attraction (Place) : Vellimalai, Falls, Kalrayan Hills 10. Facilities available : Eco Huts @ Vellimalai Dormitary @ Vellimalai 11. Visiting Hours (Holidays if any) : -- 12. Eco – Tourism Packing (Tariff) : 13. Transport facilities with charges : Buses from Attur, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Salem

14. Lodgings /Rest houses /Food : FOREST DEPARTMENT facilities with charges Eco huts 2 Bedded - @ 600/day Moongil Kudil - @ 1200/day Dormitory - @ 120/day Food available at Vellimalai

15. For further details : The District Forest Officer, Division : Kallakurichi Phone : 04151 – 206498 Cell No : 9486070525 E-Mail : [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1 Name of the Site : Kumbakarai Falls 2 Name of the District : Theni 3 Name of Range / Division / Circle : Devadanapatty Range, Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, Dindigul Circle.

4 Location : Kumbakarai Falls East 770 31’50” North 100 10’48” 5 Nearest Bus stand with distance Periyakulam – 15 Km. 6 Nearest Railway Station with distance : Kodai Road – 50 Km 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Madurai – 85 Km. 8 Characteristics of the site : Water falls surrounded by deciduous Forests 9 Tourism Attraction : Water falls, Natural Forest, Well grown (Places) Trees, Easy approach roads. 10 Facilities available : Road from Devathanapatti village, Dressing room, Rest shed, Camp shed, Toilet, Car parking, First aid box available, Water purifier plant and tank, Traditional leadership, Community television, Post office, Nationalised bank 11 Visiting Hours (Holidays if any) : 10.00 Am to 5.00 PM 12 Eco – Tourism Package (Tariff) : Bus - Rs.500/- Accommodation - Rs. 2000/- Food - Rs. 2000/- Miscellaneous - Rs. 500/- 13 Transport facilities with charges : Bus - Rs.500/- 14 Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : Accommodation - Rs. 2000/- facilities with charges Food - Rs. 2000/- 15 For Further Details : The District Forest Officer Division : Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary Phone : 04542-240287 Cell No : Nil E-mail : [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1 Name of the Site : Mannavanur 2 Name of the District : Dindigul Mannavanur Range, 3 Name of Range / Division / Circle : Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, Dindigul Circle. Mannavanur 4 Location : East 770 21’42.94” North 100 13’ 23.5” 5 Nearest Bus stand with distance Kodaikanal – 30 Km. 6 Nearest Railway Station with distance : Kodai Road – 110 Km 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Madurai – 140 Km. 8 Characteristics of the site : Grass land with lake cool climate. Tourism Attraction Grass land with lake, Trekking path, Easy 9 : (Places) approach roads Trekking, Boating (Coracle), Nature Trails, Stay 10 Facilities available : (Tent), (Dormitory), Adventures games option are being explored 11 Visiting Hours (Holidays if any) : 10.00 Am to 5.00 PM Bus - Rs.200/- person Accommodation - Rs. 3000/- room 12 Eco – Tourism Package (Tariff) : Food - Rs. 500/- 1000/ person Miscellaneous - Rs. 800/- 13 Transport facilities with charges : Bus - Rs.200/- Lodgings / Rest houses / Food Accommodation - Rs. 3000/- 14 : facilities with charges Food - Rs. 500/- 1000/ person The District Forest Officer Division : Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary 15 For Further Details : Phone : 04542-240287 Cell No : Nil E-mail : [email protected]

ECO TOURISM SITE TAMILNADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT.

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1. Name of the Site : Keelakarai village in Pachamalai Hills 2. Name of District : Tiruchirappalli 3. Name of Range/Division/Circle : Thuraiyur Range/Tiruchirappalli Division/Tiruchirappalli Circle 4. Location : Keelakarai village in Pachamalai Hills 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Thuraiyur 35 Kms 6. Nearest Railway Station with distance : Tiruchirappalli Railway Station with 85 Kms 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Tiruchirappalli AirPort with 90 Kms 8. Characteristics of the site : Pachamalai Hill Station 9. Tourist Attraction [Places] : Eco – Tourism Pachamalai Hills view, Waterfalls, Trekking Trials and Medicinal Gardens etc., 10 Facilities available : Rest House - Darmentary, Tree Top Model Gust House , Children Park and Kitchen etc., 11. Visiting Hours [Holidays if any] : 6.00 AM TO 5.30 PM 12. Eco-Tourism Package [Tariff] Two days 13. Transport facilities with charges : Rs.40/- Thuraiyur to Pachamalai 14. Lodgings/Rest houses/Food facilities with : Gust House with food facilities @ Rs. 3000/- charges for 4 Nos. 15. For Further Details : The District Forest Officer Tiruchirappalli Division Court campus, Tiruchirappalli.1 Phone No. 0431-2414265 Cell No.9442611476 [email protected] Forest Range Officer Thuraiyur Range Cell No. 9443739995 email : [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE

TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1 Name of the Site : Anguthai Jonai Eco Tourism 2 Name of the District : 3 Name of Range / Division / Circle : Singarapettai / Tirupattur / Vellore Anguthai Jonai 4 Location : Via Tirupattur to T.V. Malai Road Tirupattur to Singarapettai Road, 5 Nearest Bus stand with distance Govindapuram Station – 2.50 Kms 6 Nearest Railway Station with distance : Jolarpet – 31 Kms 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Bangalore – 130 Kms - Foot hill of Inner Jawadhi RF 8 Characteristics of the site : - Water falls in beautiful nature location - Nature trail - Watch Tower - Water falls Tourism Attraction 9 : - Trekking (Places) - Interpretation Centre - Eco – Hut - Bird Watching - Transport - Toilet 10 Facilities available : - Drinking water - Food - Cycling Visiting Hours Morning 8 A.M to 6.00 P.M 11 : (Holidays if any) Tuesday Holiday Rs.300/- per head with food and transporting 12 Eco – Tourism Package (Tariff) : facilities from Tirupattur and Uthangarai 13 Transport facilities with charges : Rs.1,100/- per head Lodgings / Rest houses / Food facilities 14 : - with charges The District Forest Officer, Division : Tirupattur 15 For Further Details : Phone : 04179 – 220106 Cell No : E-Mail : [email protected] ECO – TOURISM SITE

TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1. Name of the Site : Mayambadi 2. Name of District : Salem 3. Name of Range / Division / Circle : / Attur / Salem 4. Location : Pachamalai 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Thuraiyur – 53 km. 6. Nearest Railway Station with : Trichy – 80 Kms. distance 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Trichy – 75 Kms. 8. Characteristics of the site : Located in the Pachamalai Hills 9. Tourist Attraction (Places) : Waterfall, View Point, Trekking 10. Facilities available : Ecohut, Trekking, Trekking Shed, Boating , Water falls 11. Visiting Hours (Holidays if any) : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday Holiday

12. Eco-Tourism Package (Tariff) : Stay in Eco-hut – Rs.1000/ – 3:00 pm to and other day 11:30 am activities Stay in – Rs.500/ – 3:00 pm to Trekking Shed day 11:30 am

13. Transport facilities with charges : Eco tourism van facility available – Rs.50/Person 14. Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : Eco-hut – Rs.1000/- facilities with charges Trekking Shed – Rs.500/- Camping Facility – Rs.500/-

15. For Further Details : The District Forest Officer Division : Attur Phone : 04282 – 235567 Cell No. : 9445468111 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1. Name of the Site : Anaivari Muttal 2. Name of District : Salem 3. Name of Range / Division / Circle : Attur / Attur / Salem 4. Location : Attur 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Attur – 8 Kms. 6. Nearest Railway Station with : Attur – 10 Kms. distance 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Trichy – 120 Kms. 8. Characteristics of the site : Located in the facilities of Kalrayan Hills 9. Tourist Attraction (Places) : Waterfalls, Boating, Vadachennimalai Temple, Trekking 10. Facilities available : Eco-huts, Trekking, Trekking Sed, Boating, Waterfalls 11. Visiting Hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday Holiday (Holidays if any) 12. Eco-Tourism Package (Tariff) : Stay in – Rs.1000/day – 3:00 pm to Eco-hut 11:30 am and other activities Stay in – Rs.500/day – 3:00 pm to Trekking 11:30 am Shed

13. Transport facilities with charges : Eco tourism van facility available – Rs.50/Person 14. Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : Eco-hut – Rs.1000/- facilities with charges Trekking Shed – Rs.500/- Camping Facility – Rs.500/-

15. For Further Details : The District Forest Officer Division : Attur Phone : 04282 – 235567 Cell No. : 9445468111 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1. Name of the Site : Vazhukkuparai

2 Name of District : Salem

3 Name of Range / Division / Circle : Danishpet / Salem / Salem.

4 Location : Attur Ghat RF

5 Nearest Bus Stand with distance : – 22 Kms.

6 Nearest Railway Station with : Salem 35 Kms distance 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Trichy 179 Kms

8 Characteristics of the site : Dry & Wet Land

9 Tourist Attraction (Places) : Animals, Plants, Water Storage.

10 Facilities available : Water Falls.

11 Visiting Hours : 10 AM to 5 PM (Holidays if any) 12 Eco-Tourism Package (Tariff) : --

13 Transport facilities with charges : By Walk

14 Lodgings/Rest houses/Food : Rent – Rs.750/day facilities with charges Food – Rs.300/person

15 For Further Detail : The District Forest Officer, Division : Salem Phone : 0427-2415097 E-mail : [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1 Name of the Site : Karadiyur Cauveripeak

2 Name of District : Salem

3 Name of Range / Division / Circle : Yercaud / Salem / Salem

4 Location : Karadiyur & Cauvery Peak

5 Nearest Bus Stand with distance : Yercaud 12 Kms

6 Nearest Railway Station with : Salem 36 Kms distance 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Trichy 163 Kms

8 Characteristics of the site : Shervaroy’s Hills

9 Tourist Attraction (Places) : Yercaud Lake / Karadiyur View Point

10 Facilities available : Eco-hut, Camping, trekking, bird watching

11 Visiting Hours : Monday visit hours 9 to 5/stay 3pm to 11 am. (Holidays if any) 12 Eco-Tourism Package (Tariff) : Rs.500 for accommodation (Food extra) 13 Transport facilities with charges : Available. Rs.50/person

14 Lodgings/Rest houses/Food facilities : Rent – Rs.750/day with charges Food – Rs.300/person

15 For Further Detail : The District Forest Officer, Division : Salem. Phone : 0427-2415097 E-mail :[email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE

Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1 Name of the Site : Goddaru Water Falls Amirthi

2 Name of the District : Vellore

3 Name of Range / Division / : Amirthi Range / Vellore Division / Vellore Circle 4 Location : N.12.72067 E.079.05336 Via Thellai RF

5 Nearest Bus stand with Amirthi Zoo Bus Stop (Distance from Amirthi distance Zoo to Waterfalls – 800 Mtrs)

6 Nearest Railway Station with : Katpadi Junction (All Express Train & distance Passenger Trains) 35 Km Distance from Eco- Tourism site 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Chennai – 135 Kms

8 Characteristics of the site : Thellai Reserve Forest Forms Amirthi, which is generally of Southern Dry mixed deciduous Forest Type (5A/153) and Southern Dry tropical riverine Forest type (5A/153) which is evergreen on the river margins and is of thorny scrubs nature near hamlets and lower slopes, there is scattering Bamboo brakes in the valleys. 9 Tourist Attraction : Goddaru Waterfalls, Amirthi Mini Zoo, (Places) Interpretation Centre, Natural Trail Path to Tribe village, Wild Animals and Birds Watching, Singiri Kovil Narasimma Swamy Temple, Padavedu Renguambal Temple, Thirumalai Kodi Golden Temple. 10 Facilities available : Eco-Hut, Trekking Shed, Rest House, Dormitory.

11 Visiting Hours : 8.00 A.M to 5.00 P.M (Tuesday Holiday) (Holidays if any) 12 Eco – Tourism Package (Tariff) : The Eco huts are Charged @ Rs.750 per day inclusive of Food (Rs.1000 per day for a family of two individuals)

13 Transport facilities with : The Package includes visit to Amirthi Zoo charges guided trekking in Amirthi Forest, Bird watching, Botany station, Traditional Food etc., the whole package is charged at Rs.500/- per individual. 14 Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : The Eco huts are charged @ Rs.750 per day facilities with charges inclusive of Food (Rs.1000 per day for a family of two individuals), Rest House one suit Rs.200/- per day (On availability basis) Dormitory each Rs.40/- 15 For Further Details : O/o. the District Forest Officer, Vellore Division, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Phase-IV, Rangapuram, Vellore – 632 009 Phone No. : 0416-2353329 Celle No : E-Mail : [email protected]

O/o. the Forest Range Officer, Amirthi Forest Range, (Via), Kaniyambadi Amirthi – 632 102 Cell No. : 9585397832 E-Mail : [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1 Name of the Site : Kutladampatty Falls 2 Name of the District : Madurai 3 Name of Range / Division / : Sholavandhan / Madurai / Madurai Circle 4 Location : Kutladampatty Falls, Samathuvapuram GPS N 10.133667˚ E 78.01088˚ 5 Nearest Bus stand with Vadipatti Bus Stand – 10 Km distance 6 Nearest Railway Station : Kodaikanal Road Railway Station – 22 Km with distance Madurai Railway Junction – 35 Km 7 Nearest Airport with : Madurai Air Port – 47 Km distance 8 Characteristics of the site : The area is falling in Sirumalai R.F 9 Tourism Attraction : 1) Vadipatty Matha Church – 30 Km (Places) 2) Palaniyandavar Koil – 28 Km 3) Madurai Meenakchi Amman Koil – 3 Km 4) Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal – 5 Km 10 Facilities available : Hotel, Private Lodge, Hospitals (GH) at Vadipatti & Madurai City. 11 Visiting Hours : All days from 6 A.M to 6 P.M. (Holidays if any) 12 Eco – Tourism Package : 1. Visiting charges – Rs.10/- (Tariff) 2. Trekking packages – Rs.1000/- 13 Transport facilities with : Bus - Madurai to Kutladampatti falls Rs.30/- charges 14 Lodgings / Rest houses / : Lodging – Rs.500 to Rs.2000/- day food – Food facilities with charges Rs.100/lunch 15 For Further Details : The District Forest Officer Division : Madurai Phone : 0452 – 253627 Cell No : 9445468489 E-Mail : [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1. Name of the Site : Agaya gangai Water Falls 2. Name of District : Namakkal 3. Name of Range / Division / Circle : Namakkal / Namakkal / Salem 4. Location : Arepaleeswar Koil in Kollihills 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Semmedu – 12 Kms. 6. Nearest Railway Station with distance : Namakkal – 60 Kms. 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Trichy – 160 Kms. 8. Characteristics of the site : Hills 9. Tourist Attraction (Places) : Kollihills ( Masila Aruvi, Ettukkaiamman Koil, Arapaleeswar Temple, Periyasamy Koil, Botanical Garden, Boat house at Vasalurpatty) 10. Facilities available : Two furnished Eco Huts and toilet facilities and one trekking shed to take rest for trekkers 11. Visiting Hours (Holidays if any) : 9.00 am to 6.00 pm 12. Eco-Tourism Package (Tariff) : Eco huts Meals rent / per Maintenanc fee / 1 Total day / 2 e fee No Nos 700 600 100 1400

13. Transport facilities with charges : Van available for transport 14. Lodgings / Rest houses / Food facilities : Apart from Eco huts / Trekking shed with charges established under TBGP scheme, there are private lodges located in and also Government Cottages run by Revenue / Tourism departments. Tourists can prebook meals with self help groups run by the Forest Department Village Forest Committee members. 15. For Further Details : The District Forest Officer Division : Namakkal Phone : 04286 – 281369 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1. Name of the Site : Beeman Falls 2 Name of the District : Thiruvannamalai 3 Name of Range / Division / : Jamnamarathur Range / Thiruvannamalai North Circle Divsiion / Vellore Circle 4 Location : Veerappanur RF near Komutteri Village 5 Nearest Bus stand with distance Jamanamarathur – 4.00 Km

6 Nearest Railway Station with : Railway Station – 40 Kms distance Polur Railway Station – 43 Kms

7 Nearest Airport with distance : Chennai

8 Characteristics of the site : Water falls at a time of Rainy Season

9 Tourism Attraction : 1. Telescope – Observatory at (Places) (Jamanamarathur to Kavalur-12 Km) 2. Jamanamarathur to Melpattu – 30 Km distance Neermaruthu old big tree and site seeing 3. Koolappan Lake Boating site Rs.30- per person 4. Kullakugai Kave (Jamanamarathur to Patrakadu – 15 Km distance) 10 Facilities available : Eco-Tourism Rese House 4 suits available in the site. 11 Visiting Hours : All days 8 A.M to 5.00 P.M (Holidays if any)

12 Eco – Tourism Package (Tariff) : Polur to Jamanamarathur Rs.500/- per person. (With food for a group of 24 persons)

Eco Tourism Van Available. 13 Transport facilities with charges : Tirupattur to Jamanamarathur Bus fare Rs.40/- Vellore to Jamanamarathur Bus fare Rs.33/- Polur to Jamanamarathur Bus Fare Rs.20/- 14 Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : Lodgings - Rs. 500/- facilities with charges Rest House – Rs.500/- Food available based on needs. 15 For Further Details : 1. The District Forest Officer, Division : Tiruvannamalai North Division, Polur Phone : 04181 – 222142 DFO Cell No : 9688555788 E-Mail : [email protected] 2. Jamanamarathur Forest Range Officer Cell No.9047677891 Jamanamarathur Forester Cell No.9786131171

ECO – TOURISM SITE Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project

1. Name of the Site : Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodiakarai Village in Vedaranyam 2 Name of the District : Nagapattinam

3 Name of Range / Division / : Vedaranyam Range / Nagapattinam WL Division Circle / Trichy Circle 4 Location : Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodiakarai village in Vedaranyam 5 Nearest Bus stand with Kodiakarai to Vedaranyam – 12 Km distance 6 Nearest Railway Station with : Nagapattinam Railway Station – 60 Kms distance 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Tiruchirapalli Airport – 130 Kms

8 Characteristics of the site : Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary Kodiakarai

9 Tourism Attraction : Eco – Tourism (Places)  Ramarpadam  Muniappan Kovil  Shervarayan Temple  Chola Light House  Trekking in dry Evergreen Forest between Ramarpadam Modimandapam for a distance of 0.5 Km  Beach Walk / Trek for a distance of 7 Km from Chola Light house to Kodiakarai Jetty  Black buck sighting by vehicle or trekking for a distance of 5 km between Gate No. 3 and the Chola Light House.  Bird watching on the mud flats in the sanctuary and in the Mangrove / Salt swamp areas  Turtle watch (Seasonal : December – March) etc., 10 Facilities available : Rest House –  Black Buck Forest Rest Houses  Flamingo Rest House  Thambusamy Forest Rest House 11 Visiting Hours : 8.00 A.M to 5.30 P.M (Holidays if any)

12 Eco – Tourism Package (Tariff) : One Day

13 Transport facilities with : Rs.50/- Kodiakarai to Sanctuary Areas charges 14 Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : Guest House facilities with charges  Non AC Rs.700/- for 2 Nos  AC Rs 950/- - for 2 Nos 15 For Further Details : Wildlife Division Collectorate Campus Nagapattinam – 611 002, Phone No : 04365 – 253092 E-Mail: [email protected] Forest Range Officer, Vedaranyam Range, Phone No. 04369-272424 E-mail : [email protected]

ECO TOURISM SITE TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1 Name of the Site : Aiyur Eco-Tourism 2 Name of District : Krishnagiri 3 Name of Range / Division/ Circle : Denkanikotta / Hosur / Dharmapuri 4 Location : N : 12.52482, E : 077.79182 5 Nearest Bus stand with distance : Denkanikottai 6 Nearest Railway Station with distance : Kelamangalam – 24 Kms 7 Nearest Airport with distance : Bangalore – 85 Kms approximately 8 Characteristics of the site : The area is a declare Elephant Reserves and is adjoining to the Kauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary and hence awareness about the Biodiversity in these are areas including the Irula Tribal Community is the prime

importance. The project shall invite tourist from the areas Bangalore and other parts of as well as from Hosur especially during weekends. 9 Tourist Attraction (Places) : A. Entertainment Tour i. Aiyur Eco-tourism Centre ii. Sameri Watch Tower iii. Kovaipallam View iv. Namaleri Boating v. Kodakarai Tribal Village vi. Guthirayan Hill vii. Rasimanal River and Watch Tower viii. Biligundulu B. Pilgrimage Tour i. Siva Nanjundeswara Temple – Rock climbing ii. Yarap Baba Darga iii. Bettarayaswamy temple 10 Facilities available : Durai Bangolow, Glass House, Bamboo huts, Dormitory, Eco tent, Camp fire (2 Hours) Eco Van Safary (Kodagarai / Bettamugilalam view point) (22 Seats) 11 Visiting Hours (Holiday if any) : All days 12 Eco-Tourism package (Tariff) : Package 1  2 day package with 1 night stay at Aiyur Base Camp  Envisaged price range : Rs.1,000- 2,000 Package 2  3 day package with 2 nights stay at Aiyur Base Camp  Envisaged price range : Rs.1,500 – 3,000 Package 3  3 day package with 2 nights stay – 1 night stay at Aiyur Base Camp and 1 night stay at portable Forest camp in Spider Valley or such other outback forest location.  Envisaged price Range : Rs.2,500 – 5,000 13 Transport facilities with charges : Eco Tourism van is available Eco van safari (Kodagarai / Bettamugilalam view point) (22 seats). 1400 / trip : Durai Bangolow Rs.750/- Person Glass House Rs. 900/- Person Bamboo House Rs. 600/- Person Dormitory Rs. 450/- Person Eco Tent Rs. 200/- Lodgings / Rest Houses/ Food Facilities Camp Fire (2 Rs. 300/- 14 with charges hours) Eco Van safari Rs.1400/- Trip (Kodagarai / Bettamugilalam view point) (22 seats) 15 For Further Details : 1. The District Forest Officer , Division : Hosur Phone : 044-2262259 / Cell.No. : 94454 68198 E-mail : [email protected] 2. Aiyur Eco-Tourism Centre Aiyur Denkanikottai Taluk Krishnagiri District.

ECO- TOURISM SITE

TAMILNADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ANDGREENING PROJECT

1. Name of the site : Kalikesam 2. Name of the District : Kanniyakumari 3. Name of the Range/ Division/ : Range, Kanniyakumari Circle Division, Tirunelveli Circle 4. Location : Latitude: N-08°24’ 39.49’ Longitude: E-77°23’ 29.48’ 5. Nearest Bus stand : , 25 Km away from the site 6. Nearest Railway station with : Nagercoil, about 39 Km from the site distance 7. Nearest airport with distance : Trivandrum about 105 Km from the site 8. Characteristics of the site : Kalikesam is a scenic spot, which is famous for Kaliamman temple, dense forests and rubber plantations. Kali temple situated on the banks of perennial Kalikesam river attracts many pilgrams, where traditional worships and poojas are offered. The temple is a site denoting the cultural heritage of the Kani Hill Tribes inhabiting the area. The twin objectives of environmental conservation and peoples well being can be attained here. 9. Tourists Attraction : 1. Traditional Worships and poojas are offered in Kalikesam temple. 2. The Kalikesam river with crystal clear water with rare and endemic species of fishes is worth seeing. 3. Picturesque view of shola grass land eco system on the hill tops from the Kalikesam river bank is appealing to tourists 4. Three nature trail have been identified to provide the jungle feel to tourists 5. Ulakkai Aruvi is a well sought after trekking destination situated in Azhagiapandiapuram Range. 6. A moist deciduous to semi ever green habitat is evident in the site. Tanni maruthu, Mango, Banyan, Aiyini, Bamboos, canes reeds, orchids etc are present at the site. 7. Bonnet Macaque, Jungle cat Nilgiri langur, Common palm civet, elephant Sambar, Monkey, Gaur, Wild boar, Wild dog, Mouse Deer, porcupine and colourful birds are available 10. Facilities available : 1. Trekking / Natural trail 2. Bathing facility @ Ulakkai aruvi falls & Kalikesam river 3. Eco canteen 4. Coracle ride 5. ARC factory visit and Rubber plantations visit 6. Eco shop 7. Camping facility (Eco Huts) & Toilet facilities 8. Nature interpretation centre 9. Eco lodge 10. Toilet facilities 11. Visiting Hours : 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM 12. Eco tourism package : 1. Entry Pass - Rs.15/- 2. Trekking : Rs.100/- person 3. Coracles : Rs.500/- for 25 minutes : Rs.900/- for 50 minutes 4. Cycling: Rs.20 per hour 13. Transport facilities with charges : Yet to be operational 14. Lodging / Rest House/ Food : 1. Accommodation in Eco Huts: facilities charges Premium : Rs.2250/- Ordinary : Rs.1500/- 2. Catering services: Breakfast– Rs. 75 (Veg) Lunch - Rs.100 (Veg) - Rs.150 (Non veg) Dinner - Rs.100 (Veg) - Rs.150 (Non veg) Tea - Rs.10/- 15. For further details : Details of nearby sites The site is proximity to various tourism attractions 1. Zeropoint point (about 20 Km) 2. Tirparappu, (about 28 Km) 3. Adi Kesavan Temple–(about 28 Km) 4. Kanniyakumari Bagavathiamman temple, Vivekananda rock memorial – (about 40 Km) 5. palace, (about 35 Km) 6. Mathoor Thottipalam (about 26 Km) ECO- TOURISM SITE TAMILNADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1. Name of the site : Zero point at Pechiparai 2. Name of the District : Kanniyakumari 3. Name of the Range/ Division/ Circle : Kulasekharam Range, Kanniyakumari Division, Tirunelveli Circle 4. Location : Latitude: N-08°27’ 09.10’ Longitude: E-77°18’ 18.26’ 5. Nearest Bus stand : about 45 Km from Nagercoil 6. Nearest Railway station with distance : Nagercoil, about 46 Km from the site

7. Nearest airport with distance : Trivandrum about 110 Km from the site 8. Characteristics of the site : 1. is surrounded by dense forests and tiny islands are scattered inside the reservoir. The place is located in Kilamalai R.F. and Veerapuli R.F. 2. Irattai Aruvi falls is located in the Middle

of the Forest Hills. The pathway to this waterfalls pass through moist deciduous forests and it is an area with good potential for worth seeing. 3. The species like Jack, teak, Mango, Vembu, Tamarind, Nelli, Banyan, Bamboos, Canes, Reeds, Orchids etc are available. 4. The wildlife to be seen includes Bonnet macaque, Jungle cat, elephant, Sambar, Monkey, Gaur, Wild boar, Wild dog, Mouse deer, porcupine and various birds. 9. Tourists Attraction : 1. Jungle stay (Trekking shed) 2. Boating 3. Nature interpretation centre 4. Natural trail 5. Eco shop and Eco hut 6. Pechiparai reservoir 7. Medicinal plant garden at Pechiparai 8. Irattai Aruvi falls Trek 9. Lower Kodayar Hydro Electric Power Plant visit 10. ARC Rubber Plantation and factory visit (Mylar) 10. Facilities available : 1. Boating 2. Trekking 3. Bathing facility at Irattai Aruvi 4. Vehicle facility 5. Boating 6. Camping facility (trekking shed) 7. Visit to Kodayar power House site. 11. Visiting Hours : 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM 12. Eco tourism package : Site yet to be opened to public 13. Transport facilities with charges : Site yet to be opened to public 14. Lodging / Rest House/ Food facilities : Site yet to be opened to public charges 15. For further details : The site is proximity to various other tourism attraction 1. Kalikesam temple (about 20 Km) 2. Mahadevar temple at Thiruparappu (about 5 Km) 3. Aathikesavan temple at Thiruvattar (about 7 Km) 4. Kanniyakumari Bagavathi amman temple (about 45 km) 5. at Thuckalay (about 15 Km) 6. Mathoor Thottipalam at Mathoor (about 13 km) 7. Udhayagiri Biodiversity Park (about 25 Km)

ECO – TOURISM SITE TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1. Name of the Site : Top Station 2. Name of District : Theni 3. Name of Range / Division / Circle : Bodi Range / Theni Forest Division / Madurai Cirlce 4. Location : Kurankani 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Bodi – 30 Kms 6. Nearest Railway Station with : Bodi – 30 Km distance 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Madurai – 120 Kms 8. Characteristics of the site : Grass Lands with Shola Forests in the Valley 9. Tourist Attraction (Places) : Trekking, View Point, Jungle Stay 10. Facilities available : Tent and Dormitory Accommodation available 11. Visiting Hours : Morning 6.00 to Evening 6.00 (Holidays if any) 12. Eco-Tourism Package (Tariff) : For Rs.200/- for Indian

Trekking : Rs.500/- for Foreigner

13. Transport facilities with charges : - 14. Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : Tent and Dormitory available, on request food facilities with charges available. 15. For Further Details : The District Forest Officer Division : Theni Phone : 04546-252552 Cell No. : 9445468519, 9445468516, 9445468508 E-Mail : [email protected]

ECO – TOURISM SITE TAMIL NADU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND GREENING PROJECT

1. Name of the Site : Chinna Suruli 2. Name of District : Theni 3. Name of Range / Division / Circle : Megamalai Range / Megamalai Wildlife Division, Theni / Madurai 4. Location : Near Kombaithozhu Village 5. Nearest Bus stand with distance : Kombaithozhu – 3.00 Km 6. Nearest Railway Station with : Madurai – 120 Km distance Dindigul – 120 Km 7. Nearest Airport with distance : Madurai – 130 Kms 8. Characteristics of the site : Natural falls with Shola Forest Location 9. Tourist Attraction (Places) : Natural Falls 10. Facilities available : Eco – Huts, Watch Tower for site seeing, Natural Trials for Trekking and Interpretation Centre 11. Visiting Hours : Morning 6.00 A.M to Evening 6.00 P.M (Holidays if any) 12. Eco-Tourism Package (Tariff) : Implemented very soon 13. Transport facilities with charges : - 14. Lodgings / Rest houses / Food : - facilities with charges 15. For Further Details : The Wildlife Warden Division : Megamalai Wildlife Division, Theni Phone : 04546-250276 Cell No. : 9445468517 E-Mail : [email protected]