How do I visit Topslip?

All visitors to Topslip need a permit issued by the Wildlife Warden office of the Forest Department at Pollachi. Sethumadai (5 km) is a good base station for Top Slip with better accommodation facilities. Basic Accommodation is available at Forest Rest House which has to be booked at Wildlife Warden Office in Pollachi.

Where is anamalai in Tamil Nadu?

Anamalai, the “Elephant Mountain,” is located in southern India, mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, though a small section of park does extend into the bordering state of Kerala. It is approximately 400 from the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai (also known as Madras.)

How many tigers are in anamalai?

Anamalai is home to 20 tigers, and at Mudumalai the number is 103. The Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) houses six indigenous tribal populations, an anthropological reserve that tells you the history of conservation involving the tribals, says E Prasanth, Assistant Conservator of Forests, ATR.

What is the other name of Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary?

Anamalai wildlife sanctuary is located about 90 km from Coimbatore at an altitude of 1,400 m in the Western Ghats near Pollachi. Spread across an area of 958 sq km, it is an ecological paradise that also encompasses a National Park. It has recently been renamed Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary.

Can we go to Topslip by bike?

yes , with the permission from the concern department. over a year ago.

Is valparai and Topslip same?

Also be aware that Top Slip is one side and Valparai is other side..

Is Anamudi and anamalai same?

The name anamala is derived from the Tamil word aanai, the Malayalam word aana, meaning elephant, or from tribal languages….Anaimalai Hills.

Anaimalai / Anamalai Hills Elephant Hills
Peak	Anamudi, Kerala
Elevation	2,695 m (8,842 ft)
Coordinates	10°12′56.0″N 76°52′39.3″E 10°12’56.0″N 76°52’39.3″E
Geography

Which is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu?

Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary in Erode district, 1,411.6 km2 (545.0 sq mi), the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, was declared a sanctuary in 2008. The sanctuary was later declared as a Tiger Reserve due to large number of tigers sighted during the 2010 wildlife survey.

Which National Park is called Topslip?

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
“Top” Slip – Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.

Which river passes through Annamalai National Park?

It comprises of 21 islands surrounded by coral reef areas • The Tambaraparani River from the Indian coast unite with the Indian Ocean. Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) NP (1989), 117.10Sq.km • Indira Gandhi (Anamalai) National Park is a part of Indira Gandhi.

Is Valparai and Topslip same?

Is there water in monkey falls now?

No water in falls. Road is very good.

Is Valparai worth visiting?

Valparai is worth visiting if you love to visit a hill station that is full of tea gardens, waterfalls and dams. If road trips are your thing, Valparai is an amazing destination in South India as you’ll be travelling through roads surrounded by tea gardens, thick forests and tall mountains.

Where is anamalai hills in India?

Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu
ANAMALAI HILLS Information It is a range of mountains in the Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, located along the Western Ghats, lying between 10° 13′ and 10° 31′ N. and 76° 52′ and 77° 23′ E. It is also the tallest of the hills in South India that rises up to 8850 ft.

Is trekking allowed to Anamudi peak?

Trekking to Anamudi peak requires a special permit from local forest authorities. It takes about four to five hours to complete the Anamudi trek in Munnar. Trekkers have to ascend about 600 metres and two kilometres on foot.

Which national park is called Top Slip?

Is Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary worth visiting?

Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is irrefutably a wonderful place to visit, also known as Indira Gandhi National Park. It has an integrated tiger reserve. The sanctuary is situated at a distance of only 90 Kms from Coimbatore in the Western Ghats and at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level.

How much does it cost to visit Anamalai Tiger Reserve?

Anamalai tiger reserve Anamalai tiger reserve Safari Timings, Ticket Cost, Tour Booking Park Visiting Hours: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. Daily 4 hours Trekking Available for Tourists. Rs.70 will be charged per person. Best Time to Visit: Aug to Feb. During Summer, it is hard to find animals around. This park remains open on all days.

Which is the best place to stay in Anamalai?

Anamalai wild life-Parambikulam Tiger reserve. Sep 2013 • Family both connects itself and is a continuation entry is through Pollachi.An hpour away from pollachi is the beautiful jungle and wild life sanctuary both maintained by tamil nadu and kerala. you can stay in the forest also with permission from forest department.

What is so special about the Wildlife Sanctuary in Coimbatore?

The sanctuary is situated at a distance of only 90 Kms from Coimbatore in the Western Ghats and at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level. It is very famous for natural habitat of wild animals like Deer, Civets, Gaur, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Panthers, Elephants, Wild Dogs, flying Squirrels, Porcupines, Jackals and Pangolins.