Topslip

Topslip "The pollution free heavenly land" Topslip is located above the 800 feet from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. It stands majestically with Green Spread Mountains and forest all around. The unique teak forests, Bamboo Forest also located near Topslip.

Topslip and Valparai (Valparai to Topslip 65 Km) are small Places with in the (958 km2) 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 from Pollachi and then by road to Top Slip (35 km), the entry point to the Park. 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. (Via Sethumadai)

Reaching Topslip from Valparai and then by road to Top Slip (65 km), Valparai to Topslip is itself an exotic experience. En route is the Indira Gandhi Wild Life 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)

Nearest airport: Coimbatore (75 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Pollachi (30 kms). From Pollachi, there are trains to Coimbatore and Dindigul.

Entry formalities:
If you are visiting the park for the day you can go directly to Top Slip (Entry INR 50). The Sethumadai checkpost is the entry point to Topslip In case you plan to stay at Top Slip, accommodation must be booked in advance at the: Wildlife Warden Office, 178 Meenkarai Rd, in Pollachi. Open Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm. Tel: 04259 238360. Park entry time is between 6.30 am and 6 pm.

Park details and tips:

Private vehicles can drive in the park. Top Slip is best enjoyed if a car is hand at all times. It is possible to walk around the park. You must have a Park Guide with you and you are allowed to walk in the park for a maximum of four hours for INR 70 per person. There is provision for a conducted bus ride from the Park Reception Office and riding elephants may also be available. Local food and refreshments are available at the facility run at the Tourist Complex, Top slip. Accommodation in the Park is very basic and it is best to carry sleeping bags and emergency supplies. A booking at a particular guesthouse may not assure you of accommodation at it. The final allocation decision is left to the Department staff at Top Slip.

Contact:
The Field Director,
Anamalai Tiger Reserve,
178, Meenkarai Road,
Pollachi - 642 001.
Tel: 04259 238360

Where to stay: Alternatively, one could stay at Valparai

Longitude: 76°00' - 77°56' E
Latitude: 10°12' - 11°07' N

Temperatures: Min 2°C (winter); Max 25°C (summer) Best Season: The best season between May to June and October to February.

Parambikulam wildlife Sanctuary

Tucked away in the valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats is the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.This virgin valley that is the pride of Palakkad district is a glorious tribute to untouched nature.The reservoir harbours several varieties of aquatic fauna including mugger crocodiles that are often seen sunning on its banks.

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the most protected ecological piece of Anamalai sub unit of Western Ghats, surrounded on all sides by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the sanctuary is endowed with a peninsular flora and fauna which are excellently conserved due to total protection and minimal human interferences. The sanctuary being a major ecological continuum from Peechhi to Eravikulam through Anamalai aids the large viable populations of wildlife. It is the home ground for different races of indigenous people who are as well an integral part of the prevailing harmonious ecosystem. The thick, opulent habitat of the sanctuary with ample water supplys make it an abode for wildlife and there by for tourist who can have treasured memories of animal sightings and that of being in the lap of mother nature

Western Ghats is one of the world’s 34 bio diversity hotspots. While considering the abundance of Wildlife and the adorable beauty of Nature, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is perhaps the most attractive piece of wilderness in the entire stretch of Western Ghats. Thus it is popularly revered as ‘Nature’s own abode’. It has a total area of 285 Sq. Kms.

Entry formalities:
If you are visiting the park for the day you can go from Top Slip to Parambikulam (Entry fees). There is Kerala forest checkpost is the entry point to Parambikulam. In case you plan to Parambikulam, accommodation must be booked in advance at the:

Ecocare Centre,
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary,
Anappady, Thunakadavu (PO),
Pollachi (Via), Palakkad, Kerala – 678 661.
Ph : 04253 – 245025

For any other information Contact
The Wildlife Warden
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary,
Anappady, Thunakadavu (PO),
Parambikulam – 678 661,
Palakkad Dist., Kerala State.
Ph : 04253 – 245005