Anaimalai வனவிலங்கு சரணாலயம்:-
This sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the western ghats near Pollachi. It has various kinds of exotic fauna like elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sloth bear, pangolin, black headed oriole, green pigeon and civet cat. The Amaravathy reservoir in the Anamalais has a large number of crocodiles. There are also many places of scenic beauty such as Karain Shola, Anaikunthi Shola, Grass hills, waterfalls, groves, teak forests, estates, dams and reservoirs. Arrangements are available at Topslip to take tourists around the Sanctuary on elephant back or by van.
Situated at a distance of 90 kms from Coimbatore, this wildlife sanctuary at an altitude of 1400 m is home to many animal species like elephant, tiger, panther, deer, wild dog, jackal, pangolin and civet cat. Many varieties of birds are also found in this wildlife sanctuary. A trip to Coimbatore may be described as both informative and exciting.Informative because the temples and educational institutions of the place shed a lot of light on historical and biological aspects. Exciting because the amusement parks and wildlife sanctuaries on the outskirts provide a whole lot of refreshment to the tourists..
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Location : Coverage Area : Main Attractions : Best Time To Visit : |
90-Km From Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 958 Sq.Kms. Porcupine, Elephant January To February And June. |
Arrival Information : -- By Rail : From Pollachi, there are trains to Coimbatore and Dindigul. -- By Air : Peelamedu airport is 10-km from Coimbatore city. -- By Road : -- Nearby Excursions : -- Nearby Cities : Coimbatore
Anamalai wildlife sanctuary is about 90-kms from Coimbatore and is situated at an altitude of 1,400 meters in the Western Ghats near Pollachi. The area of the sanctuary is 958-sq-kms. An ecological paradise, this sanctuary encompasses a National Park. It has just recently been renamed as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Fauna :
It has various kinds of fauna like Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Deer, Wild Bear, Wild Dog, Porcupine, Flying Squirrel, Jackal, Pangolin, Civet Cat and birds like Rocket-tailed Drongo, Red Whiskered Bulbul, Tree Pie, Black Headed Oriole, Spotted Dove, Pigeon, etc. The Amaravati reservoir in the Anamalai has large number of crocodiles.