Arrive via cab or public transport

Optional check-in at a homestay/lodge nearby

Rest or explore Kotagiri town, Tea Estates, or visit Pine Forest

Pack light for the next day

Review checklist and prepare water/snacks

Meet your guide and group

Briefing session + receive your welcome kit (cap, bird guide, route map)

Enter the Shola forest trail filled with misty marshes and streams

Spot endemic flora, birds, butterflies, and signs of wild animals

The trail is gentle but rich with ecological information

Rest stop with snacks and refreshments

Learn about the forest’s role in Nilgiri hydrology and biodiversity

Loop back to base

Trek ends with a short feedback session and photo opportunity

Head back to your stay or continue your Nilgiris journey

Option to visit Kodanadu View Point by evening