Elephant Mountain

Anaimalai The name Anai is derived from the Tamil word anai or ana, meaning elephant and malai or mala, meaning hill — thus Elephant Hill.


Anaimalai is a new taluk separated from Pollachi in Coimbature district Tamil nadu India. As per Govt. of Tamilnadu, it's declared as a new Taluk from 25th of October 2018. There are around 31 Villages has been part of Anaimalai Taluk.
Anaimalai is well known for its pleasant weather all over the year. The “Aliyar” and “uppar”  rivers run through it and it's also close to Top slip. Masaniamman Temple, Perumal Swamy mount Temple, Someswaran Temple, Saibaba Temple, Azhukku Swamy Siddhar Temple & Deivakulam Kaaliamman Temple are famous Temples around the area.
Anaimalai wildlife Sanctuary and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve are the wildlife santuaries around the area.
Top Slip is a major location which is situated within Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. The name top slip comes from the 19th century practice of sliding teak logs down the Anamalai Hills. There is also a Top Slip Recreation area which provide enough space for parking personal vehicles. These personal vehicles are not allowed inside the wildlife sanctuary.

The top slip area also features check-in counters along with forest rangers and forest jeeps. This top slip is situated about 37 km from Pollachi and is also very close to the Parambikulam Dam.


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