The Forest Department’s eco-tourism centre at Baralikadu near Karamadai had 108 visitors on Saturday, when it was reopened after a gap of about a year.
According to the Forest Department, the visitors undertook a coracle ride and bathed in River Bhavani. They were provided lunch, which is included in the package.
Karamadai Forest Range Officer E.N. Manoharan said that 120 people have booked for a visit to the centre on Sunday. However, the guest houses at Poochimarathur are closed for renovation.
People who wish to visit the eco-tourism centre are required to make online registration as per instructions given in the website www.coimbatorewilderness.com. The entry fee per person, inclusive of lunch, is ₹ 550 for adults and ₹ 450 for children.
For enquires, contact the centre at 94899-68480.
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