Trekking banned in Kodagu's Tadiandamol hills till monsoon end

Napoklu: The forest department has imposed a ban on trekking in Tadiandamol hills in Kodagu. The hill range is known to be the tallest one in the district.

The decision has been taken to prevent the loss of lives and prevent damage of infrastructure owing to natural calamities, said Madikeri division Deputy Conservator of Forests in a press release.

There are possibilities of tree fall incidents on the hill range due to heavy rains and gusty winds. Therefore, trekking activities will be banned till the end of monsoon.

Also, there are possibilities of people getting lost due to cloudy and misty weather on the way of trekking. The movements of wild animals will also increase during the season, the order said.