The diverse topography of Tamilnadu makes it a destination where all adventure sports can be indulged here and can enjoy the thrill of beach adventure trials like yachting, para-sailing, or angling. Feel your heartbeat and head spin as the air suddenly changes its course when you are well set on hangs. Want more adrenaline-pumping action? Then you can try kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, jungle trekking, and mountaineering expeditions; the list is endless.
There are various trekking trails at the hills of Ooty, Annamalai, Elagiri, and Kodaikanal. Ooty is located at 2286m above sea level in the Nilgiri hills which is a suitable destination for trekking hanging gliding and other adventure sports. Hang-gliding has also become one of the most indulged inactivity in Ooty. For starters, courses are also organized from March to May every year, kind of a summer camp.
Then there is Yelagiri which is better known as ‘Poor man’s Ooty’. It is a mini hill station 21 km from Jolarpettai railway station, 90 km from Vellore, and 22 km from Vaniyambadi. It has an ideal climate for adventure sports with not-too-cold winters and pleasant summers. It is identified as the fittest hill region to encompass paragliding. The Tamilnadu Tourism, District Administration, Yelagiri Adventure Sports Association (YASA), and Yelagiri Paragliding Club have taken the necessary steps and launched paragliding in the region. They have also pepped up the adventure activities to trekking and rock climbing. They also provide necessary training to the new enthusiasts of the sports.
Kodaikanal also serves as a popular summer vacation spot in the Western Ghats referred to as the Princess of Hill Stations, 121 km from Madurai. Trekking in Kodai Hills is an enchanting experience for trek lovers, youngsters, and students alike.
While in the State, Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary would also be a good choice for trekkers for that thrilling experience. 56 km from Tirunelveli, the Sanctuary was developed as a National Tiger Reserve in the year 1988. There are 24 identified natural trails that spread over the reserve. One needs permission from the Forest Department to trek here.
Coming away from the hills and towards the beach, there is Mudaliyarkuppam, 96 km from Chennai. Here, the weekends and holidays witness hundreds of locals and tourists indulging in enthralling activities like spending some time in a tent on the sand at the beach, playing beach volleyball, children’s ride-on banana boats with legs dangling outside, enjoying a ride on a water scooter, kayaking, canoe ride, water ski, pedal boats, rowboats, balloon sailing, parasailing, and windsurfing are some of the options for the visitors to choose from. One can enjoy the thrilling para-sailing, yachting, and angling on the famous Marina Beach in Chennai as well; the beach is fully equipped to handle any type of adventure sport that can quench the passion of adventure enthusiasts. The talented guides and skilled professionals provide the best quality gear and equipment required to take up water sports activities on these blue waters.
Tamil Nadu boasts of several ideal locations for nature lovers and the Eco-friendly areas of Tamil Nadu inspire the visitors to be a part of Eco-friendly Adventure tours. Get into Tamil Nadu for an adventure zone.
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