Trek Tamil Nadu Initiative Expanded
- The programme will expand from 40 curated routes to over 50 destinations across Tamil Nadu.
- Plans are underway to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) to launch integrated eco-tour packages.
About Trek Tamil Nadu Initiative
- Trek Tamil Nadu was launched in 2024 to promote eco-sensitive adventure tourism in Tamil Nadu.
- It offers sustainable, guided trekking experiences in forest and wildlife areas, focusing on adventure, conservation, and community participation.
- The initiative provides a safe and enriching experience showcasing Tamil Nadu’s natural heritage.
- In its first year, the initiative attracted 15,500 trekkers, including 1,400 students and 150 international visitors.
Recognition and Awards
- The initiative received:
- ‘Most Exclusive Product Award’ at TTF Chennai 2025.
- ‘Best Niche Tourism Operator Award’ at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards 2025.
- Recognised for its innovative approach to combining tourism with environmental conservation.
Neolithic stone tools discovered
- Under the supervision of C. Mohammed Fahim, Researcher, Department of History, Vaniyambadi Islamia College, Tirupattur District and PhD researcher Ranganathan has discovered 5,000-year-old Neolithic stone tools in Nellipattu village under the Jawadhu Hills.
- Rare stone tools have been found in Nellipattu village. These reveal the needs and technological capabilities of Neolithic people.
- The stone axe found here is long, sharp at one end, and finely polished. It would have been used to clear forests to create agricultural land, and to cut trees to build houses.
- Since a large number of stone axes have been found here, it is believed that the axes may have been not only tools for daily use but also a part of trade.
- The findings not only reflect the needs of the Neolithic people of the Jawadhu Hills, but also the quality of craftsmanship and social structure
- This area would have once been a centre of civilization engaged in autonomous agriculture and trade. This is a turning point in the history of Jawadhu Hill.
