Tamilnadu – Things to do

The following are the adventure activities that can be enjoyed by tourists:

• Trekking Trails: Anamalai Hills is the major hub for the tourist activities that are located within the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. Anamalai Hills is regarded as the gateway to trekking trails inside the woods. It is essential to have a tourist guide and stay cautious when on a trekking trail.
• Surfing: Kovalam village or Covelong is situated in between Chennai and Mahabalipuram and is popular amongst surfers. The Covelong Point Social Surf School offers various facilities that include accommodation. The arrangement of annual Covelong Point Surf and Music Festival captivates surfing enthusiasts from around the world.
• Rock Climbing: Also known as Yelagiri, the place in Chennai has been promoted for being the zone for rock climbing and paragliding by the tourism department. Those who are looking for an easy and comfortable trekking can trek from Elagiri Hills to Jalagambarai Waterfalls.
• Hang gliding: St. Thomas Mount is a hilly outcrop on the outskirts of the state that is famous amongst hang gliding enthusiasts.

Trekking is an adventurous activity that is relished to the core by travelers. Tamil Nadu doesn’t only acts as a display of majestic architectural monuments and temples but is also a baseline that invites adventure seekers to explore the wild and captivating side of trekking during holidays.

• Nilgiri Hills: A segment of Western Ghats, Nilgiri Hills is found within Tamil Nadu sharing its boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala. Areas like Kotagiri and Ooty placed in the district of Nilgiri are considered the most wanted trekking spots of the state. A pleasant climate, gentle slope, and minimal limitation make it an easy and appealing option for the trekkers. The ideal time to trek Nilgiri is in between the months of September to December or April to June because at that time the climate is pleasant. The permission for trekking is given in advance by the wildlife warden.
• Kolli Hills: Kolli Hills located in Namakkal District is a captivating trekking destination in Tamil Nadu. The Kolli Hills along with 70 hairpin buckles up to outstretch itself at the top of the enticing hills. Relatively the mountains are untarnished and appear beautiful as it has retained its natural scenic beauty. Kolli Hills is an endeavored destination spot by hiking and trekking enthusiasts and meditation experts. Compared to other hill stations in Tamil Nadu, Kolli Hills is not mercenary and less polluted offering beautiful and captivating sights that is a treat to the human eye.

Following are the best places for camping in Tamil Nadu:

• Nagalapuram
• Tada Falls
• Yercaud
• Mahabalipuram
• Pondicherry
• Yelagiri
• Pichavaram
• Hogenakkal

Best places for wildlife safari in Tamil Nadu are as follows:

• Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Near Chennai)
• Avalanche Lake / Sanctuary (Near Ooty)
• Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (Near Ooty)
• Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (Near Mahabalipuram)
• Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary (Near Thanjavur)
• Amirthi Zoological Park (Near Vellore)
• Annamalai / Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (Near Coimbatore)
• Topslip (Near Coimbatore)

Famous surfing sites in Tamil are as follows:

• Bay of Life Surf & SUP (Kovalam)
• Mumu Surf School (Mahabalipuram)
• Ocean Delight Surf School (Covelong)
• Pirates (Neyveli)

Following are the best watersports destinations offered by Tamil Nadu:

• Surfing in Mahabalipuram
• Angling in Mahabalipuram
• Surfing at Covelong point
• Windsurfing at Covelong Beach
• Scuba Diving in Rameshwaram Beach
• Hang Gliding in Ooty
• Hang Gliding in Kodaikanal
• Hang Gliding in Yercaud
• Paragliding in Kodaikanal
• Aerosports in Ooty and Kodaikanal
• Angling in Aradha Puzha, Peemund, Kalkundi
• Carp fishing in Kodi Lake
• Angling, windsurfing, and boating in Muttukadu
• Boating at Pykara Lake