Kalhatti Ghat Road closed to tourists; traffic curbs announced in Nilgiris

Kalhatti Ghat Road closed to tourists; traffic curbs announced in Nilgiris

Kalhatti Ghat Road closed to tourists; Nilgiris enforces traffic curbs following court order to manage Mudumalai Tiger Reserve access.

Nilgiris: Kalhatti Ghat Road Closed to Tourists

OOTY, Tamil Nadu: In a move aimed at curbing vehicular pressure and safeguarding the fragile ecosystem of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, authorities in the Nilgiris district have announced the closure of the Kalhatti Ghat Road to tourist vehicles. The decision, which aligns with previous High Court directives, seeks to manage traffic flow and reduce the impact of human activity on the region’s wildlife and natural environment. The Kalhatti Ghat Ro…