21 Forests to Explore in Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu

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Forests to Explore in Tamil Nadu

Aagaya Gangai water falls

This is located in the Kolli hills of the eastern ghats. This is a beautiful waterfalls surrounded by rocks and trees.

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife sanctuary is a protected area in the Annamalai hills of Pollachi and Walparai. It would be a wonderful experience to visit this place and enjoy the serene nature and climate, and to know about the animals and their habitat.

Avalanche Lake

Famous tourist spot in Ooty among nature enthusiasts and photographers. The lake is set amidst a captivating landscape that is filled with lovely flowers. The waterfalls that fall down the nearby mountains further add to the beauty of the place.

Butterfly Park Trichy

This tropical butterfly conservatory is located at the upper anaicut reserve forests in Srirangam. We can see and experience the living, habitat and their breeding from here

Catherine Water Falls

It is far away from the urban areas and is situated inside a dense forest . trekking area, beautiful falls. The falls are nestled amidst the lush greens of the Nilgiris and are a pristine location to witness the beauty of nature.

Doddabetta Peak

Highest mountain in the Nilgiris and a reserve forest.

Fairy Falls

Situated in the beautiful South-Indian station of Kodaikanal, the enchanting Fairy Falls is the source of the Pambar River which joins into the Vaigai River later on.

Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary

This was established in 1988 to protect the vulnerable giant grizzled squirrel. It is bordered by the Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Guindy National Park

Guindy national park is a protected area of Tamilnadu and the 8th smallest national park in India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city.

Guna Caves

Guna Cave is wonderful tourist spot in Kodaikanal on Moir Point road. The cave is formed between two large Pillar Rocks. It is one of the best tourist places to visit in kodaikanal. This large, dark and ancient cave is also called as Devil's Kitchen.

Jalagamparai-Waterfalls

Located at a 1000 meter above sea level. The cool hill station of Yelagiri is situated in the district of Vellore. Trekking area, natural beauty, offroad.

Kanjamalai

This hill is situated about 1643 meters above sea level. This wonderful place is a place of worship and a refuge for believers. It is full of hillock and greenery. Trekking place, viewpoint, etc.

Karadiyoor View Point

Karadiyur is a hamlet in the vicinity of Yercaud and its surrounding regions are adorned by gorgeous forests, lakes, valleys, and gardens. This is the best viewpoint in Salem.

Kodaikanal Pine Forest

A great place for some nature walking and photography. This is a popular tourist spot in Kodaikanal and has an option for horse riding. The pine trees were planted in 1906 in order to grow timber.

Kolli Hills

This is a small mountain range located in the central Tamilnadu . The mountain rise to 1300m high and covers around 280 sq m. Trekking area, Pilgrimage centre etc. The mountain is a site of pilgrimage, because of the Arapaleeswarar temple, but the area is also popular with Motor cycle enthusiasts because of the high altitude motor-able terrain with 70 hairpin bends.

Koraiyaru Falls

Waterfalls located inside a dense forest, natural beauty, Trekking, etc. It is one of the waterfalls along the Eastern Ghats, and near Thondamanthurai, Perambalur district, India. It's the source of many small streams which join the Vellar River.

Kutladampatti Falls

This is a 27-meter long waterfall located inside a reserve forest of Kutladampatti, where one can spend an inexpensive time and rejuvenate the mind and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary (Kodiakarai)

This sanctuary is created in the year of 1967 for the conservation of the near threatened Blackbuck antelope.

Samanar Hills

A hill complex located in Madurai which is revered for its historical and cultural significance. this is the prime location where the Jain monks lived about 2000 years ago.

Siddhar Temple

This is one of the 18 tamil siddha temple and is situated in the foot of Kanja malai. Several perennial wells, waterfalls and small reservoirs are present near to the temple.

Map of Forests to explore in Tamil Nadu