Hike through the scenic hills of Kothagiri to witness the diversity of natural Shola forest. Longwood Shola Reserve forest is a Ramsar site. There are around 40 species of trees, four reptiles, 14 frogs and 14 birds that are endemic to the western ghats. Notable species in the region are Nilgiri Laughing Thrush (Strophocincla cachinnans), the Nilgiri blue robin (Myiomela major) and the Nilgiri wood-pigeon (Columba elphinstonii). The trekking route features various landscapes, from marshes, grasslands and streams along the Shola ( a tropical montane forest). One can unwind in the lap of nature rejuvenating themselves with forest bathing and soaking in all the goodness all along the trail. The shola patch is integral to the fragile ecosystem of the region.
KEY ATTRACTIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Maximum Elevation: 100 Meters
Forest Type: Montane Wet Temperate Shola Forest
Nearby Medical Facility: Kotagiri Government Hospital - 3KM
Nearby Bus Stand: Kotagiri - 3 km
Nearby Airport: Coimbatore - 68 km
Nearby Railway Station: Ooty - 32 km / Mettupalayam - 32 km
Parking Facilities: Yes