Chitheri Hills - Tamilnadu
Chitheri Hills is a popular tourist destination in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. This is a site that offers the visitors a sense of beauty and tranquillity. Being densely forested and home to many plant species, including grasses and rare orchids, this place has enhanced itself with picturesque scenery. The region's rich biodiversity attracts nature lovers, botanists and scientists from all over the world. This Mountain has many trekking trails that allows visitors to explore the beauty of the area.
Trekking in the dense forest enables you to see different wildlife such as deer, wild boars, monkeys and many birds. Chitheri Hills offers a variety of adventure sports for thrill seekers. The Mountain provides opportunities for rock climbing and rope skiing, which attracts adventurers from all over the country.
How to Reach:
The nearest airport is Salem Airport (50Km) and international Airport is Bangalore airport (130km). From Salem reach Dharmapuri by 70 km, and then drive from Dharmapuri to Chitheri hills by 65km.
Top places:Chitheri Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Chitheri Dam, Chitheri Hills Viewpoint.
Activities:Photography, trekking.
Best time to visit:November to March.