The Forest department has announced the guidelines for the Agasthyarkoodam trekking season of 2026. The trekking will take place from January 14 to February 11. The total fee for each trekker is ₹3,000. This includes a trekking fee of ₹2,420 and an eco-tourism and management fee of ₹580. To join the trek, participants must show a valid medical fitness certificate. The certificate must come from a registered medical practitioner and be issued within seven days before the trek. The department will run a phased online booking system. For treks scheduled from January 14 to 31, bookings will open in the first week of January on the Forest department website. For treks between February 1 and 11, registrations will open toward the end of the third week of January. These steps aim to keep the trek safe and well organized while protecting the environment.