Tamil Nadu Expands Glamping, Camping in Hill Stations

The new projects show a move from big hotels to low-impact, experience-focused tourism.
Jawadhu Hills, known mainly to trekkers and local communities rather than regular
tourists, will soon get its first organized glamping facility, covering about 7.65 acres.
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has set up basic infrastructure
and is looking for a private operator to provide luxury and safari tents, domes, and
prefabricated cottages.

Chennai: With overcrowding and uncontrolled growth putting pressure on Tamil Nadu’s
popular hill stations, the state is updating its tourism plan. TTDC has started projects
to introduce organized camping and glamping at three hill destinations—Jawadhu Hills,
Vathalmalai, Kolli Hills, and Yelagiri. However, private operators say proper coordination
with other departments is needed to make these projects successful.