Baralikadu Boating Point (Eco Tourism)
Utilizing the skill of the tribals in driving the coracles, it was proposed to arrange an Eco Tourism in Karamadai Range, availing the funds granted under XII Finance Commission scheme, for the sustained income to the tribal people and also to improve the basic amenities of these villages viz., education, sanitation, health, transportation, Communication etc..
way to reach:
From Coimbatore city Buses are available via karamadai up to Mulli village from there you have to travel by four wheelers up to the Baralikkadu village.
Visit Baralikkadu Coracle ride.
Timing:
From morning 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM in the evening.
20 trained tribal men were enrolled to drive the coracles. The coracle ride is being conducted only on Saturday and Sundays.
10 coracles are available and 4 persons per coracle. There are 2 trips in a day.
Generally this coracle ride starts by 10 Am and completed with 2 hours joy in the Bhavani river back water. Tourists are enjoying the beauty of the forests and they can interact with tribal villagers situated along the bank of the river.
After the ride, delicious lunch with traditional tribal food viz., ragi balls with fish curry, vegetable salad, chappathi-kuruma, variety rice, curd rice with mineral water and fruits are served with utmost hygiene.
The food is prepared and served by the WSHG member of Baralikkadu village with love and affection. Tourists very much appreciate the quality and taste of the food.
Trekking and Bathing:
The tourists are taken for trekking inside the jungle followed by lunch in the gentle terrain so that the women and children also enjoy the jungle ride followed by cheerful bathing in the clean Bhavani river.
Generally these operations are conducted both morning and evening on the week ends only so offer is available to only 80 persons each day.
Entry fees for the Baralikkadu Eco Tourism area
The entry fees for adult Rs 300 /- per head.
The entry fees for children Rs 200 /- per head
No charges for Children below five years.
The Coracle charges include:
1.lunch
2.trekking inside the jungle
3.river-bathing
For Information Contact:
You can contact Forest Range Officer of Karamadai Range for Baralikkadu Eco Tourism
Phone numbers: Karamadai Forest Ranger: 9443384982.
Key word:Baralikkadu Coracle ride.Picnic spot,Trekking.river bathing.
