TopSlip
Topslip "The pollution free heavenly land" Topslip is located above the 800 feet from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range and in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. It stands majestically with Green Spread Mountains and forest all around. The unique teak forests, Bamboo forest also located near Topslip.
The Sanctuary is highly diverse in its topography, altitude, rainfall, climate and temperature. Therefore, it naturally supports a wide variety of flora and fauna including several rare, endemic and endangered species of plants and animals. Diversity of landscape and its components enchants one and all alike be he a tourist, a trekker, an anthropologist, a wildlifer or a naturalist.
Valparai, Topslip and Parambikulam
Topslip to Valparai is about 65 Kms. The two small Places with in the (958 km2) Anamalai Tiger Reserve (formerly Indira Gandhi National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary) lies in the Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. at the southern part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Anamalai Hills. Separated from the Nilgiri Hills by the Palghat Gap on the north, the Park is contiguous to the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) to its west and to the Eravikulam National Park (Kerala) and Chinnar Wild life santuary.
Reaching Topslip and Parambikulam
Reaching Topslip from Pollachi and then by road to Top Slip (35 km), the entry point to Topslip and Parambikulam. There are regular buses from Pollachi at 6 am and 3 pm. The bus returns to Pollachi at 8 am and 6 pm. Hired cars/taxis are also available at Pollachi.
(Tourist Tips : Select first and 2nd day for Valparai area, then select 3rd day for Topslip and Parambikulam area for your easy travel)
Reaching Topslip from Valparai is abut 70 kms. Via Aliyar Dam, Annamalai Town and Sethumadai, Valparai to Topslip is itself an exotic experience. En route is the Anamalai Tiger Reserve Sanctuary where lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri and the common langur, Malabar giant squirrel, elephant, gaur, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer and wild boar reside. you can also visit the Monkey Falls, Aliyar Dam, Park, and several tourist spots. ( Via Aliyar and Sethumadai)
Reaching Parambikulam from Topslip is about 2 kms. Parambikulam forest check post staffs will guide you to enter the santuary.
Anamalai and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Activities:
Trekking
Trek or trekking is a long journey undertaken on foot in areas where common means of transport is generally not available. Trekking is not mountaineering; it is days of walking, along with adventure.
Rafting
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatableraft to navigate a river or other water source.
Elephant Safari
An exclusive elephant safari in the periphery areas of Annamalai tiger reserve. This elephant safari takes you through the mysterious thick forests, ...
Campfire
Campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, to serve the following functions: light, warmth, to cook, and for a psychological sense of security. In established campgrounds they are usually in a fire ring for safety. Campfires are a popular feature of recreation, particularly among organized campers. In some regions it is called a bonfire, especially when it is of a very large size.
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The floral diversity has been estimated to be over 2000 species, of which about 400 species are of medicinal importance. The Karian Shola NP has been identified and designated as a Medicinal Plant Conservation Area (MPCA) due to its medicinal plant diversity. | |||||||||
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The Sanctuary is a treasure house of several rare, endangered and endemic species of reptiles and amphibians. Rare reptiles like Travancore Cane turtle and Travancore tortoise,Marsh Crocodile,Common Indian monitor,Kerala Forest Terapin,. Travancore Cane turtle, Forest calotes snake, Sand snake, Olive keel back, Water snake, Bronze bark tree snake, Perrotes shield tail snake, Common wolf snake and Green keel back are present here. The amphibians include narrow mouthed frogs like the Microhyla, tree frogs like the Malabar gliding frog, Green tree frog and toads like the Bufo beddomi, Bufo melanostictus.The insect diversity is amply demonstrated by a wide variety of butterflies and moths found here.It is very rich in grasshoppers, mantises, beetles, flies, ants, termites and spiders (arachinids), which play an important role in eco system sustenance. | |||||||||
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| Topslip is the place of first choice to most of the tourists. Ample accommodation, vehicle ride, elephant ride and regulated nature walk are provided. Adjacent Karianshola a tropical rain forest with tall rising trees and well-developed canopy forest is for serious visitors. Medicinal Plants Conservation area (MPCA) and interpretation centre here cannot be missed. In the west, it connects with Kerala’s Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary and a joint visit would give a taste of varied landscape and lot of surprises. Elephant camp at Chinnar is 25 KM from Topslip. Grassy swamps and teak plantations and the Seychalli valley are other interesting spots. | |||||||||
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The Crocodile farm at Amaravathi dam is one of the four major crocodile farms in the country and is a popular destination. The crocodile farm is also the home of grizzled squirrels with many nests located on trees within the farm. The forests around are ideal elephant tracts. Monkey falls located at the 29th km junction on the Pollachi-valparai road, is the place for a refreshing bath from the natural falls Attakatti is about 36 km. on the pollachi Valparai state highway.A well maintained trekking shed is available near Attakatti. The area is an ideal dry deciduous and moist deciduous forest tract and home of wildlife like Elephant, Tiger, Nilgiri Tahr, Sambar etc. Monompally is about 85 km from Pollachi and about 20 km from valparai has a beautiful trekking shed close to Manompally river. The place is known for its thick shola forests, fast flowing rivers and scenic beauty. Manjapatty valley is a unique elephant country. The Dhallinji and Manjampatti tribal settlements are within this area. Thirumurthy hills , about 25 km from Udumalpet, is famous for the Panchalingam water falls. The place has many tribal settlements around and has rich moist & dry deciduous forests. Chinnar is situated at about 25 km from Amaravathi. Elephants are very common here. Deers and Bisons are also seen in large numbers. It has abundant population of Elephants, Grizzled Squirrels, wide variety of small mammals, birds and reptiles. Tigers are a common sight for visitors on this road. | |||||||||
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| Several interesting trek routes are avaialable and regular guided treks are conducted during favourable season. Prior notice of a fortnight is necessary.Some of enchanting trek routes are | |||||||||
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| Comfortable accommodation is available at Topslip on prior booking at the reception center in the office of the Wildlife Warden, Pollachi. There are cottages and group accommodation facilities available at Topslip to suit different budgets. Catering facility is available at Topslip.Bookings are done at Office of the Wildlife Warden, Pollachi. | |||||||||
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| The Wildlife Warden, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park, 176, Meenkarai Road,Pollachi, Coimbatore 642001,Tamil Nadu. Tel. (04259) 25356 | |||||||||
Topslip and Parambikulam Accommodations
Tree Tops - Houses - Luxury Villas
The Topslip and Parambikulam Forest Villas are adminstrated by the Govt. Forest Officials. Topslip Accomodations are managed by the Field Director, Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Parambikulam Accomodations are manged by the Field Director, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.
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- Bird Watching
- Walking
- Vehicle Safari
