The Best Hiking Trails in Tamil Nādu (India)

[17-05] Munnar Top Station - Kurangini Village Trek

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Prasanth Nair

Distance

5.11mi

Elevation +

240f

TrailRank

47

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This "easy DIY" trek is by far the most picturesque trek I've ever done. The beautiful misty Kolukkumalai hills, Kurangini hills, and Munnar hills will blow your mind all throught the trek but the last portion. The path...

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[17-05] Kolukkumalai Tea Estate Trek

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Prasanth Nair

Distance

3.14mi

Elevation +

4377f

TrailRank

47

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A "moderate DIY" trek in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, from Kurangini Village (745m above msl) to the world's highest Organic Tea Garden, Kolukkumalai Tea Plantation (highest point is 2036m above msl). The path traverse...

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Vellore - Virudampattu-Jamadhia Trek Area

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Hideko

Distance

2.71mi

Elevation +

784f

TrailRank

42

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I enjoyed to walk along the ridge and rock area in being blown comfort wind. Surround viewing so nice. Suppose better opposite direction to today because of viewing nice hill shape. I recommend to wear a helmet for falli...

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Gundūr - Yercaud

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Hideko

Distance

6.72mi

Elevation +

2579f

TrailRank

39

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Started at 60 feet bridge on Route 188, Selam - Yercaud. The Entrance is the backside of Bus stop. A steep climb followed in 40min. And gentle trail in 25min. to Gundur village. Turn right on the paved road and you will ...

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Paravatamalai hill Kadalādi - Ten Mādimangalam

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Hideko

Distance

8.02mi

Elevation +

2431f

TrailRank

39

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To reach the trailhead, park your car at Parvathamalai Mounayogi Vidobanadha Ashrm in Kadaladi and walk north to the sign board. Turn right there and you will reach the trail. The trail is clear and you can't get lost. A...

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Sathuragiri (Tamilnadu, India)

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sivasamboos

Distance

10.68mi

Elevation +

2687f

TrailRank

39

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It was an amazing experience to visit sundara and santhana mahalingam temples, since it was a day before aadi (tamil month) amavasai (new moon day) and public holiday this palce was over crowded. I was surprised to see l...

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Narasingarāyānpettai Gingee Fort

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Hideko

Distance

3.67mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

36

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The way to top was maintained well. You can understand why this area was suitable for Fort by viewing from the top. Short but many interesting on the way.

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India - Tiruvannāmalai - Girivalam

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SaranS1166

Distance

9.53mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

35

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The town of Tiruvannamalai holds spiritual importance, due to the presence of the ancient Arunachaleswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at the base of Arunachala Hill, the temple serves as a starting point f...

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Puliyanjolai - Kolli hills

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Hideko

Distance

5.69mi

Elevation +

2930f

TrailRank

30

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Till hike up, walked along two rivers. It was difficult to find right way along the rivers. Entered at front of parking slot but this was not correct. Would advise to ask local people entrance of riverside. Hike up from ...

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Swamimalai Hills, Yelagiri

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Hideko

Distance

3.21mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

30

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The trail is also a pilgrimage route to the shrine at the top of the mountain, so it has stone steps and is well maintained. The weather was good and the direct sunlight was harsh, but the breeze was cool and there was o...

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Krishnāpuram Gingee Fort

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Hideko

Distance

1.19mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

24

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Not so long way but too hot. The way to the top was maintained well. Nice Viewing and quiet on the top.

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Arunachala Hill- Skanda ashram and Virupaksha cave, Tiruvannamalai

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Jiju Vijayakumar

Distance

1.50mi

Elevation +

709f

TrailRank

23

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We visited Skanda Ashram and Virupaksha cave which is located on the Arunachala hill, these two places are revered as places where Ramana Maharishi lived and meditated for several years before he settled at Ramana Ashram...

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India Velliangiri sanctuary

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Amonte

Distance

3.41mi

Elevation +

4275f

TrailRank

22

Trek to the Santuary of the Seven hills of Velliangiri. The starting point is from Poondi temple, popularly known as the 'Arulmigu Velliangiri Andavar Temple' . On the right hand side of the temple area the stairs start...

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Yellam mala shanti Estate trekking

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Nasar Husain

Distance

2.79mi

Elevation +

436f

TrailRank

20

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Yellam mala morning walk through coffee plantation and forest , it’s beside the forest, very nice trail . Fully private plantation, can’t go without permission , if you are lucky you may see elephant, tiger , Leopard and...

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Parvatamalai

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omshakti

Distance

2.36mi

Elevation +

1893f

TrailRank

19

The trek starts in Kalavadi near an Ashram, and then climbs the less travelled route. Compared to the other road with cement steps littered all the way with plastics, this one winds along lush and pristine slopes, covere...

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Pambar falls to Vattakanal

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David Seynaeve

Distance

0.67mi

Elevation +

167f

TrailRank

19

This is an alternative hiking route to from Vattakanal. It climbs up through the forest for a few nice views and then comes (steep) down to reach Vattakanal, near the start of the hike to Dolphins nose. The end, when com...

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Kerala Munnar Treck

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Frank SERVAIS

Distance

1.88mi

Elevation +

249f

TrailRank

17

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4 km to last summit, 4.2 km back, in 3.5 hours 30 mins jeep very broken trail to base camp, then 1 hours jeep to good road, registration office.

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Short hike to Monkey's cliff

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David Seynaeve

Distance

0.18mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

17

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This is a short hike in Vattakanal. From the main road to monkey's cliff. On a clear day it will treat you with a nice view of cliffs, valleys, waterfalls (deep down) and hills. Be aware, there might be monkey's and bi...

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Mokka odai falls

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Ragupathi Vasanth

Distance

2.90mi

Elevation +

226f

TrailRank

14

Mokka odai falls is season waterfall you have to check water streaming level before you are going to trekk

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Cardamom House

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Jim.Hyde

Distance

2.26mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

9

A short walk from Cardamom House in the direction of a nature trail which ends with a fence, then down to the lake.

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Border hiking N P Periyar

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el_richas

Distance

9.79mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

34

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Ruta Border hiking Parque Nacional de Periyar. Una ruta por la que se puede ver selva y con suerte algún animal. El tigre solo se verán rastros. Debes ir acompañado por dos ranger y un soldado armado. Cuesta 1800 rs por ...

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Border Hiking - Periyar Tiger Reserve

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a.mancini87

Distance

10.77mi

Elevation +

1440f

TrailRank

31

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Livello di difficoltà: E Itinerario ad anello che si svolge nella riserva naturale di Periyar, al confine tra gli stati del Kerala e del Tamil Nadu. Il tracciato non presenta alcuna difficoltà tecnica, è piuttosto lu...

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Periyar parke naturalean Border Hiking

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amaia_99

Distance

7.65mi

Elevation +

1211f

TrailRank

29

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Parkeko bi gidek lagunduta burututako ibilbidea, norbere kabuz parkean oinez ibiltzea debekatua dago. Hegaztiak, tximeletak, tximuak, kattagorriak etab. Ikusteko aukera. Ez da astuna, oinetako erosoak eramatea aholkatzen...

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