Kolli Hills – Puliyancholai Nature Trails Tour (152287),Holiday Packages to Chennai

Package Overview

Kolli Hills is a major mountain range and is an outliner of the Eastern Ghats. It is eighteen miles (28 Kilometers) long (north south) twelve miles(19 Kilometers) wide (east/west) and covers approximately 400 square miles. Kolli hills is situated at the tail end of the Eastern Ghats and forms part of the Talaghat stretch.

The elevation varies from 500m to 1190m .Lower Western side of the hills consists Mixed Bamboo forest and Upper hill sides comprises patches of Evergreen forest. Eastern side of the Hills consists tropical deciduous and mixed evergreen forest. Kolli hills has steep rugged peaks in western slope when compared to vast and gentle eastern slope Numerous rocky streams traverse the wet evergreen forests clothing the middle hills and flow during the rainy season. Pools of water in these streams are the major source of water for the habitat. The Forest Department has constructed a number of check dams at strategic places to help the fauna tide through the drier months. There are forested patches here which are unspoilt and good for trekking, the weather is invariably pleasant and there are a great many dormant waterfalls that spring to life in the monsoon months.

Viewed from plains of Namakkal the mountain appears as a flat-topped mass. The mountain has been inhabited from prehistoric times. It is much celebrated in the Tamil Literature of the Sangam period; at least eleven poets mention it in their poems. Next to the Servarayan, this is the only mountain that is still covered with remnants of rain forests. History has it that a popular king, Valvil Ori, ruled in this area, and there is a statue of him to remind us of this. Valvil Ori Festival and Tourism Festival are celebrated during August every year.

This place is also said to be a Siddhar Bhoomi. Valuable natural herbs were grown here.

Kolli Hills is also famous for its jackfruit, various varieties of pineapple, the small delicious mountain bananas and wild corn.

Fauna:

In prehistoric times, elephants and tigers roamed this hills freely, but due to increase in deforestation, they vanished from the scene. At present sloth bear, Jackal, Bats are sharing the space with inhabitants. The rich and varied vegetation provide perfect habitat for a variety of amphibians and reptiles including colourful tree frogs, cryptic toads etc. The king cobra, krait, python, vine snake are amongst a wide variety found here. Flying lizards, Chameleon, Forest Calotes may be spotted by a keen visitor. For bird watchers, Western & Eastern slopes is ideal place to watch the birds

Climate:

It s a pretty hill station with a pleasant cool climate. Kolli hills temperature never rises above 30ºC or falls below 13ºC.

Best time to visit:

Throughout the year (except June to August)

Places of Interest

Sri Arappaleeswarar temple:

On top of the hills called chathuragiri is one of the oldest Lord Shiva’s temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Lingam It is believed that the this Lord has the power to bring life back . Tale goes that a tourist severed a fish taken out of the streams flowing on the hill & the lord intervened & gave the fish its life back, with which jumped & swam away. A three day festival concluding with Pathinettaam Perukku in the month of Aadi (June / July) attracts several devotees here.

Agasakangai waterfall :

Near the Temple one will have to descend 750 steps to reach the breathtaking Agasakangai waterfall from a height over 100 feet. These steps are not our regular household steps, they are 1-1/2 to 2 times our household steps. It takes 45 minutes to go down to the waterfalls & 1 hour to climb back. The scenery that you see while going down the steps is photo perfect. When you walk half way through the steps, you will hear the thunderous sound of the waterfalls. But to stand under the falls you will have to encounter some rocky & slippery surface.

Other places of interest

Solakadu View point / Kakapujadavar Ashram / Siddhars place where they stayed / Kurijni Kalaan nursery / Fruits Preservation factory / Pungkulam Siva temple / Thani Maati Perumal temple / Urupuram Sengaiamman temple / Chattharama ashram / Kolli Malai aaitu kai Amman temple / Maci Periasamy temple / Wireless point / Suicide Point / Herbal garden / Aluminium Mines / Fruit garden / Karaiangkadu Kaliamman temple

Note:

The trip can be customized as per the group’s exact interest.
No guarantee will be given on sighting any wildlife / Birds / Plants, etc during the trek.
Since the area of visit may have only the basic amenities for stay, it’s advisable to carry own bed sheet / blanket along with personal toiletries for overnight stay.
All participants are requested to carry their personal medicines, if any.
All participants are requested to carry a bed sheet (this can be a standby in case of any shortage of the same in the Forest Guest House).
It’s the responsibility of the coordinating person / team leader of the participating group to collect and maintain the emergency contact details of each participant.
Outdoor activities are not mandatory and will be subject to weather as well as feasibility conditions.
All participants are requested to follow the law of nature to ensure that the ecology of the mother earth is preserved at its best.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the forest area.
Basic Survival Ration will be provided by the organizer, subject to the exact need / feasibility.
The area of visit is under the control of Forest Department and there may be any last minute restriction to enter into the assigned area without prior notice
The organizer is not responsible for any untoward incident if happens during the course of the trip. However, basic precautions will be taken by the organizer to ensure that the trip ends in a good note.

Mongoose Nature Trails Activities

(Subject to feasibility / time availability / permission from concerned authorities)

Nature Activities:

Trekking (Mild / Medium / Hard Treks)
Riverbed Trek
Wildlife Watching
Birding
Basics of Birding
Cycling
Swimming
Nature Photography
Angling, etc

Wild Crafts:

Fun & Learn with Rope Knots
Direction Finding
Target Indication
Sky Gazing
Jungle Survival Tips
Bivouac Making
Tent Pitching
Field Cooking
River Crossing (Basics)
Improvised Rafting
Improvised Chopsticks, etc.

Hobbies:

Magic
Juggling
Solving the Rubik’s Cube (Basic), etc.

General:

Bonfire
Self Defence Basics (Body Techniques / Nunchaku / Silambam)
Life Saving / First Aid (Basics), etc.Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)

Food as mentioned in the itinerary

Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved

Two bottles of drinking water (Additional requirement to be procured at own cost)

Entry fee into the Reserve Forest

Trek Guide charges

Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 :

Evening – Departure from Chennai by train.
Overnight in the train
Day 2 :

Early Morning – Arrial at Trichy & drive to Kolli hills by road.
Arrival at Semmedu & check in to the Resort
Breakfast at the Resort
Forenoon – Leisure
Lunch at the resort
Post Lunch – Visit Agasa Gangai waterfalls & Arpaleshwar temple (3 to 4 hrs)
Evening Tea
1930 hrs – Campfire followed by dinner at the resort
Overnight stay at Kolli hills
Day 3 :

Morning tea (Subject to availability)
0700 hrs – Check out from the resort and drive to the treak start point
0730 hrs – Trek to Puliyancholai starts. Breakfast on the way (packed breakfast)
Arrival at Puliyancholai followed by bath in the stream
Lunch at Puliyancholai (Packed / from local hotel)
Post Lunch – Departure to Trichy
Evening – Arrival at Trichy followed by local sightseeing (Optional and subject to time availability)
Dinner at Trichy
Night – Departure from Trichy by train
Overnight in the train
Day 4 :

Early Morning – Expected arrival at Chennai & tour ends

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Inclusions

Hotel
Sightseeing
Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)
Food as mentioned in the itinerary
Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved
Two bottles of drinking water (Additional requirement to be procured at own cost)
Entry fee into the Reserve Forest
Trek Guide charges
Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)

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Exclusions

Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)
Food as mentioned in the itinerary
Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved
Two bottles of drinking water (Additional requirement to be procured at own cost)
Entry fee into the Reserve Forest
Trek Guide charges
Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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