Strengthening infrastructure and providing better accessibility to some of the lesser known destinations such as the seasonal waterfalls in Pachamalai hills could go a long way in developing them as picnic spots in the district, say nature enthusiasts.
True to its name, Pachaimalai is an unexplored green hill range situated in the Eastern Ghats with dry evergreen and dry deciduous forests located on the north-western border of Tiruchi district.
The Forest Department has created an eco-tourism facility at Top Sengattupatti offering accommodation and guided trekking. But more needs to be done to attract visitors by strengthening infrastructure of the area, say locals.
Verdant places such as Mangalam Falls and Koraiyar Falls in Pachamalai hills remain largely unexplored due to poor accessibility and lack of adequate infrastructure.
According to locals, the falls are a sight to behold…