Camping and trekking in Madurai

Are you a nature lover? Are you bored with your regular office schedules? If so, here is the way to rejuvenate your body and mind with fresh set of trekking and outdoor activities in Madurai City.

Being one of the best liveliest cities in southern part of India, Madurai is popularly known as ‘forest of Kadamba’. There are many beautiful places and hill stations near Madurai, where camping and trekking is possible.

Trekking and camping can be a unique experience of your life time, if it is planned well and executed in a proper manner.  Fresh air with greenery all around you, birds singing, those sound of the water streaming through the forest, it can all make you feel one among the nature. You can be rest assured that these experiences in and around Madurai can never be compared to your usual luxury hotel experience with a complimentary breakfast and early check-out. Trekking in Madurai would give you a wonderful experience where you will explore nature and enjoy the cool breeze of Madurai hills. There is fun, adventure and lots of learning guaranteed in every second of your trip. You can enjoy bird watching at Periyar National Park, which is also a best place in Madurai for trekking. This park is just 155 kilometres from Madurai that you can easily reach the place by taking a taxi or any direct bus from central Madurai. Apart from this, you can also get guidance from MTC (Madurai Trekking Club) agents, which they would guide you in every steps and procedures of trekking. 

Madurai Trekking Club was started recently as an initiative to support an interest for outdoor activities, to protect nature and to cherish trekking activity. The tourism board of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) in Madurai would give full support to the trekking club. Are you looking out to join the Madurai Trekking Club? The solution is very simple. You just have to like their Facebook page and drop in a message. You can also join in their Google group and register your name. The volunteers would contact you as early as possible. They would provide you with clear detailed information about the schedule, place name, approximate expenses, difficulty level and agenda. They would also ask you to check the itinerary, which you can make a note of the places you are going to cover in trekking.  MTC (Madurai Trekking Club) has been covering places and organizing treks in and around Madurai, places ranging from Western Ghats to smaller hills like Sirumalai and Azhagar Malai.

So why wait for the time? Get ready and pack your necessary items for the camping. Wear on your trekking shoes and let the super hero inside you rule the jungle. Last but not the least be a good person to the nature, avoid plastics, save trees and remain eco-friendly.