An official release said Chief Minister Jayalalithaa sanctioned 361,330.00 USD for developing various facilities in Pachamalai, which is spread over about 528 sq km and located at 160-1,072 meters above sea level. Its key attractions included the Periyapakkalam and Korayaru waterfalls. The hills are home to 154 species of birds and 135 varieties of butterflies. There are also three deer habitats with 500 deer.
Tree houses are to be established and an existing guest house is to be renovated as part of the tourism promotion plan for the hills, according to an official release.
Ms. Jayalalithaa sanctioned 340,907.00 USD for tourism-related works, including purchase of fibre glass boats, for promoting tourism in the Muthupettai estuary.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to develop tourism infrastructure in Tiruchirapalli and Tiruvarur districts at an outlay of around 45 million INR.
In a statement, the government said it would set up facilities to attract tourists to Pachamalai in Tiruchirapalli district, around 350 km from here.
Pachamalai, an area measuring around 530 square km, is the habitat for 154 varieties of birds, 135 varieties of butterflies and around 50 species of deer besides grey squirrels, forest cats, peacocks and monkeys. It also has two waterfalls.
To attract tourists, the government plans to build tree houses, improve facilities at the two waterfalls, upgrade foot tracks for mountain climbers, and build hotels and restaurants, children’s parks at estimated cost of around Rs.23 million.
In Tiruvarur district, around 320 km from the capital, the government will improve facilities at the Muthupettai mangrove; spread over 11,885 hectares at an outlay of around Rs.21.7 million.
The government has plans set up tree houses, watch towers and fiber glass boats to make tourists enjoy the scenic beauty to its hilt. The mangrove forest attracts birds like pelican, flamingo and pin tail duck. Tourists will flock in large numbers to enjoy the beauty.
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