ANAMALAI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
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Spread over 958 sq kms, this sanctuary can be reached though Topslip in Anamalai Hills on the Western Ghats . An ecological Paradise , this sanctuary encompasses a National Park with an area of 108 sq kms. About 800 species out of 2000 South Indian Flora are distributed here.

Mammals This sanctuary nurtures Arboreal animals like lion tailed macaque, bonnet macaque, Comon Langur, nilgiris langur, Malabar Giant squirrel and Grizzled Giant Squirrel. The ground animals listed are: Tiger, Panther, Elephant, Gaur, Pangolin, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Wild boar, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Porcupine, Nilgiris Tahr, Civet Cat and Taddy Cat

Birds Racket Tailed Drongo, Black Headed Oriole, Paradise Fly-catche, Whistling Thrush, Emerald Dove, Green pigeon, Tickell's Flower Pecker, Rufus Wood Pecker, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Black Eagle, Great Indian, Malabar pied HornBill, Fiary Blue Bird and green billed malkhoha etc.

Mode of Safaris:

1) We will observe the wildlife from 4X4 wheel driven open Suzuki Jeeps.

2) Elephant back- Seeing these rare and majestic large cats in their natural habitat is truly an unforgettable wildlife experience and boarding elephant is easy, and the cushioned platforms are very comfortable.

Excursion Timings: Park can be accessed from dawn to dusk except few hours in the after noon when it is warm for wildlife to move.

Evening Activities:

1) Share the experience and encounters in the wild with people living here.

2) Astronomy: Study of star constellations and planets with telescope.

3) Nocturnal birds & animals - in case of any movement of mammals and birds like owls we will try to experience.

anamalai sloth bear

panther

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