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Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park and Anaimalai Tiger Reserve

• Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park or Anaimalai Tiger Reserve is a protected area.
• It is named after former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who visited here on October 7, 1961.
• The region is spread over Anaimalai mountain range located in Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalai circles in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, South India.
• Ulandi (Topslip) is a summer tourist destination located here.
• The rivers originating in this forest fill the dams of Parambikulam, Azhiyar, Thirumurthy Dam, Cholaiyar and Amaravati.
• Tourist can see Bengal tigers, Elephants, Asian wild dogs, Hyenas, Lion-Tailed monkeys, Mangoose, Wildebeest, Nilgiri langurs, Sambar Deer, Bear, Giant Squirrels, Leopards, Ant Eaters, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Ducks, Storks, Cranes, Butterflies, Star Tortoises, Flying Lizards and Oriental garden lizard in this National Park.
• This park includes 250 species of birds and 2,000 plant species.

Address - Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary or Anaimalai Tiger Reserve, Anaimalai, Coimbatore District
Google Location - https://goo.gl/maps/eTUoSzFqQ4ziJfqL9
Timing - 7 A.M. to 4.30 P.M.
Contact Phone Number - 04259 238360

How to Reach Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
Nearest Airport - Coimbatore Airport (75 km)
Nearest Railway Station - Pollachi Junction (67.3 km)
Nearest Bustand - Pollachi Bus Stand

Indira Gandhi National Park Photos