Eco tourism is the recent attraction in tourism industry. Green and lushy forests, mountains and water falls attract people than ever before. It gives relaxation from the tensions of city life.
Natures beauty and pride is known at mountains and forests. One the best place in coimbatore to see the nature at its best is paralikkadu near pillur dam at western ghats.
Tamilnadu Forest department arrange tour to this spot to impart awareness to public about natural forests and its importance. This guided tour is conducted on saturdays and sundays. The tour starts at 10 am. You will be taken boating on 'parical' or bamboo boats, you will be give life jackets. After two hours of boating you will be taken to the mountain peoples residence. You will understand their culture, food, arts, history and their heritage. Then self help group of mountain people will offer lunch with veg and non veg items. Then you will be taken to high mountain with guidance of forest personnel. You can enjoy the beautiful views of forest, athikadavu dam, kundha river and parts of kerala. After this short trekking / hiking you can take bath at water falls. In deep forests you can see the wild animals and birds.
To join the tour you have to book with the coimbatore forest ranger office at phone number" 0422 23002925, and paralikkadu forester at his mobile : 9994470005
You have to pay a charge of ruppes 300. This includes the afternoon lunch and boating charge and guided tour fees. This amount is used for the welfare of mountain people.
Adventure lovers and nature lovers in coimbatore, mettupalayam areas should visit the spot.Have a happy sunday!