| Kodaikanal is hotting up as a destination for | | | | Â Kodaikanal is hotting up as a destination for |
| ecotourists.the eco-conscious can build their own | | | | ecotourists.the eco-conscious can build their own |
| holiday cottages there. | | | | holiday cottages there. |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â In the Kodai | | | | Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â In the Kodai |
| EcoVillage, ad agency O&M’s dream | | | | EcoVillage, ad agency O&M’s dream |
| theme, a plot costs between $19000 to $55000 | | | | theme, a plot costs between $19000 to $55000 |
| an acre. Buyers have to sign an eco-pledge that | | | | an acre. Buyers have to sign an eco-pledge that |
| restricts construction to 2,800 sq ft (per acre per | | | | restricts construction to 2,800 sq ft (per acre per |
| level) and mandates green construction material, | | | | level) and mandates green construction material, |
| rainwater harvesting, etc. Pondicherry’s | | | | rainwater harvesting, etc. Pondicherry’s |
| Auroville Building Centre is design consultant, and | | | | Auroville Building Centre is design consultant, and |
| will help with sustainable designs. | | | | will help with sustainable designs. |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â More Kodai/eco | | | | Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â More Kodai/eco |
| news: Chennai-based Exnora Naturalists club | | | | news: Chennai-based Exnora Naturalists club |
| organizes a six-day trek and nature camp to | | | | organizes a six-day trek and nature camp to |
| interior Kodaikanal in October. Participants will hike | | | | interior Kodaikanal in October. Participants will hike |
| to the Kukkal Caves, with its traces of prehistoric | | | | to the Kukkal Caves, with its traces of prehistoric |
| settlement, the Sheep Research Centre at | | | | settlement, the Sheep Research Centre at |
| Mannavannur, the Barijam Lake, and the | | | | Mannavannur, the Barijam Lake, and the |
| Poombarai Peak. The big lure:Â The kurinji flower | | | | Poombarai Peak. The big lure:Â The kurinji flower |
| is expected to bloom again after 12 long years. | | | | is expected to bloom again after 12 long years. |
| The camp includes film shows, talks on | | | | The camp includes film shows, talks on |
| environment issues and eco-games. Cost per | | | | environment issues and eco-games. Cost per |
| person ex-Kodai: $50, all-inclusive. | | | | person ex-Kodai: $50, all-inclusive. |
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