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Comprehensive study to ensure safe trekking at Agasthyakoodam

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

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May 01, 2025

IN an effort to promote sustainable and safe trekking, the State Forest Development Agency jointly with the Kerala Institute of Travel and Tourism Studies (KITTS), is launching a comprehensive study at Agasthyakoodam - one of the toughest trekking trails in South India.

- SHAINU MOHAN @T'Puram

The initiative aims to assess the peak's carrying capacity, identify safety gaps and conduct detailed destination audits and develop strict safety protocols for the visitors.

Agasthyakoodam, the second highest peak in Kerala, attracts thousands of trekkers each year and is part of the ecologically sensitive Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.

Recognised by UNESCO and included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016, the region is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural significance.

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