- Grade
- Moderate
- Distance
- 17 km there and back
- Walking time
- 7 hours
- Altitude
- 984 m
- Best months
- Oct – May
- Start point
- Sadivayal Check Post
- District
- Coimbatore
- Nearest station
- Coimbatore Junction, ~29 km
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore, ~42 km
About this trail
The Sadivayal route starts at a check post in the Siruvani foothills, west of Coimbatore, and heads into forest that shifts from dry to moist deciduous as you go deeper. Streams and shaded stretches break up the walk, and the birdlife is good all the way. Deer, monkeys and other animals are sometimes seen.
The round trip is 17 km and takes about seven hours. It is long rather than steep, but steady stamina is needed. This is sensitive forest close to the water catchment for Coimbatore, so keep quiet, stay with the guide and carry out every bit of your litter.
Highlights
- Siruvani foothills near Coimbatore
- Dry and moist deciduous forest
- Streams and shady stretches
- Birds and occasional wildlife
- Long, steady walk
How the day goes
- ReportingArrive at the Sadivayal check post.
- BriefingMeet the guide and hear the forest rules.
- Forest walkWalk through the deciduous forest.
- TurnaroundTake a refreshment break.
- ReturnWalk back to the check post.
Getting there and staying over
- By train: Coimbatore Junction, ~29 km
- By air: Coimbatore, ~42 km
- Stay: Not included; hotels in Coimbatore.
What to carry
- Photo ID
- 3 litres of water
- Trekking shoes
- Cap
- Insect repellent
- Snacks
Good to know
These are guided trails run with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, and each has a daily limit on walkers. Book a few days ahead, carry the same photo ID you booked with, and expect a trail to close at short notice after heavy rain or when elephants are active nearby. We book the permit, arrange the car to and from the start point and, if you want, a hotel nearby for the night before.
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Send us your date and group size. We will confirm the slot with the forest team and share the reporting time, car and total cost.
