#Agasthyakoodam, Kerala's second-tallest peak, opened for the annual trekking for the first time after the High Court ruled last November that no gender-based restrictions would be imposed on trekkers. Legend has it that Hindu sage Agastya lived here. The local Kani tribes living on the foothills have opposed the scaling of the peak by women, as it is where the idol of #AgastyaMuni is located. The sage is believed to be the guardian of the inhabitants.<br /><br />Reporter: Sindu P Choodan<br />Camera: Vincent P Pullickal<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />We are active on social media! Follow us:<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/thenewindianxpress <br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewIndianXpress<br /><br />Stay updated with our Apps: <br />For Android users: http://bit.ly/2EdIaWW<br />iOS users: https://apple.co/2SrVdHf<br /><br />For more videos: http://www.newindianexpress.com/videos<br />For all the important news: http://www.newindianexpress.com/
