Conservationists welcome decision to close Kalhatti Ghat Road for tourist traffic during summer season - The HinduPublished - April 28, 2026 07:58 pm IST - UDHAGAMANDALAMThese kind of accidents are now common on Kalhatti Ghat Road in the Nilgiris. | Photo Credit: SATHYAMOORTHY M.Conservationists have welcomed the Madras High Court’s direction to close the Kalhatti Ghat Road for tourist traffic.The road, which serves as a key link to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) from Udhagamandalam, has gained popularity over the last few years among motorists, leading to increased pressures on the tiger reserve in the form of vehicular traffic.Published - April 28, 2026 07:58 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }