A picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors (al fresco or en plein air), ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance, and usually in summer. Descriptions of picnics show that the idea of a meal that was jointly contributed and was enjoyed out-of-doors were essential to a picnic from the early 19th century. Picnics are often family-oriented but can also be an intimate occasion between two people or a large get-together such as Friends Picnics, Company picnics, etc.,
*04:30 am [14-05-2012 Sun] – We begin our 8th Pinic, with our friends Chithambaram, Maniannan, Karthi, Pojaraj, Vetri, Vijian [Expect Shampu] and Kathir [Driver].
* 04:50 am - Poojai @ Puthumariamman Kovil, Kasiplayam, Gobichettipalayam
* 05:40 am - Morning refreshment @ Villarasampatti, Erode.
* 07:00 am - Namakkal
* 08:00 am - Beginning 70+ hair pin bends.
* 09:00 am - Breakfast on the way of Semmedu
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* 09:45 am – Reach Kolli Malai
Kolli Malai (Tamil: கொல்லி மலை) is a small mountain range located in central Tamil Nadu in Namakkal district of India. The mountains are about 1000 to 1300 m in height and cover an area of approximately 280 km². The Kolli Hills has 70 hair pin bends to reach the top of the hills. The Kolli Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats, which is a mountain range that runs mostly parallel to the east coast of South India. The mountains are relatively untouched by commercial tourism and still retain their natural beauty.
* 10:00 am – 12:15 pm - AKASA GANGAI WATER FALLS (Ganges of the Sky)
Akasa Gangai (Tamil: ஆகாய கங்கை) is an enchanting 300 feet waterfall of river Aiyaru, located near Arappaleeshwarar temple. Thousands of steps lead down to the falls. It is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the mountains at all sides. Enroute, the natural beauty of the valley and the vegetation-covered peaks.
Akasa Gangai (Tamil: ஆகாய கங்கை) is an enchanting 300 feet waterfall of river Aiyaru, located near Arappaleeshwarar temple. Thousands of steps lead down to the falls. It is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the mountains at all sides. Enroute, the natural beauty of the valley and the vegetation-covered peaks.
The location is ideal for trekking and the breeze is pleasant, the cascade of silvery water touching and brushing the innumerable herbs which are abound in Kollihills keeps everyone spell bound and fresh with its herbal qualities.
We [Pojaraj, Vetri and Vijian] enjoy lot and took Rich Bath.
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Note Good health condition, Gents [10 – 50 yrs,], Ladies [10 – 35 yrs], Children [above 7 yrs] are possible to stepping towards the Akasa Gangai, Because, there will be a minimum of 1000 steps Up and down to see the falls.
* 12:30 pm – Arapaleeswarar Kovil
The entire range of the Kolli Hills gets a religious importance because of the Arapaleeswarar Temple. Such is the importance of this temple that the ancient Tamil literature speaks of this temple in glorious terms. This temple is said to have been built by Valvil Ori in the 1st or 2nd century when he ruled the area. Lord Shiva is the main deity here and Aramvalartha Nayaki had separate Vimanam.
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* 01: 00 – 01:45 pm – Ettukai Amman
Ettukai Amman is an ancient temple situated in the Kolli malai. This small temple attracts tourists on no moon days.
* 02:30 pm – Lunch Break @ Boat house
[ Thanks to Shampu, Vijiyan and their respected Family]
* 03:15 – 03:45 pm – Boat House
Boat house in Kolli hills is one of the most visited spot by all tourist peoples. This is situated at Vasalurpatty near Solakkadu-Thinnanurpatty road. Actually it is a lake near kolli hills with permanent water source. Boating such as pedal boating is available where just can have lots of fun. We [Chitha, Karthi, Kathir, Poj and Vetri] pedaling with drizzles.
* 04:00 – 05:00 pm – Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden is another place of importance in Kolli mallai. It is situated three kilometers away from Semmedu formed at the old Tampcol site. This garden has a Park, Eco friendly cottages, Rose Garden, Herbal Park and a view point. The Children's park is situated just above the fountain in the Botanical Garden with statues of animals, see saw, wave slide, deluxe circular swing, merry go round, etc are in the Children`s park. There is also a porch room for flowers show in this park. This Botanical Garden is maintained by the government and has a large variety of local and regional plants. You will find a beautiful range of colorful flowers, medicinal herbs and plants. There is a pineapple research farm where hybrid species are grown.
* 05:15 pm –Semmedu Market, We drink a Mooligai soup [Aatty Kaal Kizhangu] and brought fine apples.
Finally we missed out some places [Siddhar Kugai, Masilla arivi, Selur View Point, Santhana Parai, etc.,]
* 10:30 pm - respective Home.
So far,
1. 00-00-2002 [Sunday] – Ooty & Then Thiruppathi
2. 27-05-2003 [Sunday] – Kodaikanal & Palani
3. 30-05-2004 [Sunday] – Guruvayoor & Thiruchur
4. 22-05-2005 [Sunday] – Thekkadi, Suruli Falls, Kutchnur Saneshwar Kovil
5. 29-04-2006 [Sunday] – Samundeshwar Kovil, Mysore & Krishnaraja sekar Dam
6. 27-06-2010 [Sunday] - Yercaud & 1008 shivalinghas
7. 04-06-2111 [Sunday] - Munnar
