Tourists are required to get permission from the Forest Department to visit Kookal or trek in the forest areas. Please contact: Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Office, Annasalai, Kodaikanal, 624 101, Tamil Nadu, India. PH; 04542- 241675. A trekking map is available from them.District Collectorate, Dindigul, National Informatics Centre, DESCRIPTION OF TREKKING ROUTES, 12. Kavunji – Kuukkal (Fairly difficult) Bison Wells Lodge has a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of Kookal ridge.
