Eco-tourism infrastructure will get a lift with two extra eco huts preparing in Tamil Nadus Pachamalai hills

The Forest Department has enhanced eco-tourism infrastructure within the lush inexperienced and serene Pachamalai, falling below the Tiruchi Forest Division close to Thuraiyur, which has been attracting nature lovers and vacationers. 

The infrastructure enhancements have been carried out below the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) 2024-25 with an allocation of ₹1.1 crore.

Two eco huts have been constructed at Top Sengattupatti atop the Pachamalai as a part of the division’s ongoing eco-tourism infrastructure enhancement, stated a senior official. The eco huts have been supplied with double cots, a separate eating place, restroom, and a verandah for guests to benefit from the verdant atmosphere on the hills. 

A British-era bungalow has been renovated as a part of this initiative and made able to accommodate vacationers. The eco huts and the revamped British bungalow can be thrown open to the guests quickly, the official stated. 

Part of the Eastern ghats, the scenic Pachamalai, which comes below the Thuraiyur Forest Range, is endowed with thick forest areas, ridges and valleys. It is residence to numerous animal and chook species moreover butterflies. A examine undertaken by the Forest Department in December 2024 recorded as many as 126 butterfly species and a wholesome butterfly inhabitants within the hill area. The hilly terrain has the favored Koraiyar and Mangalam waterfalls moreover devoted trekking routes at Sholamathi, Kalaimman Koil, and Kuthirai Paathai for the trekkers and journey lovers.

Amenities at waterfalls

The officers stated bathing services had been improved on the Koraiyar falls. This contains development of secure entry steps and provision of security rails for safe bathing within the stream. Safety measures have additionally been put in place at Mangalam falls.  All these developments complement the present two tree prime lodging which have been established in 2015 to advertise eco-tourism at Pachamalai.