Anamalai Tiger Reserve

 Anamalai Tiger Reserve was originally called the Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (established in the year 1976) and later on renamed Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. It is located near Pollachi at an altitude of 1,400 meters at the Top Slip, covering an area of 958 sq. km.

A 30 kilometers wide gap in the Western Ghats mountain range, called the Palghat Gap, between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and the Anamalai Hills to the South forms a major contact route between the Kerala and Tamil Nadu border. The Reserve is inscribed out of the Tamil Nadu portion of The Anamalais. The authority of the Reserve falls under the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.

Specialties to do & see in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
The deep forest is a habitat of varieties of exotic and endemic fauna – Elephant, Panther, Tiger, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, and Nilgiri Thar are some of the animals that can be spotted.
Explore the natural rewards through an amazing trekking experience.
The Sanctuary is a residence of over 800 species of flora and around 250 species of birds.
Shola trees, grass hills, waterfalls, groves, teak forests, estates, dams, and reservoirs add magnificence to Anamalai Hills.
Photograph the wildness of the forest in all its recognition.
Enjoy purchasing mementos at the Eco-Shop in Top Slip.
Tourists have accommodation options inside the park at Top Slip. Alternately, there are also several forest guest houses available at Amaravathi, Sethumadai, and Varagaliar near Anamalai.
The Reserve Park timings are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The park is open on all days. The checkpoint timings are 7:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. The entry fees at check post to be born by private vehicles are as follows:

Entree Fee

Ticket Cost(INR)
Per head

Rs. 30
Per kid (5 to 10 yrs of age)

Rs. 10
Still Camera

Rs. 80
Video Camera

Rs. 300
Light Motor Vehicles

Rs. 100
Heavy Motor Vehicles

Rs. 200
Van

Rs. 150
The Safari ride at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve is a major attraction. Forest Department vans and four-wheelers are available for the ride and you can enjoy this safari ride. Elephant Safari at Top Slip is a favorite among tourists for a pleasant jungle ride, details of which are as follows.