Fast Facts About Anaimalai
Located in the State of : Tamil Nadu
District: Coimbatore
Famous As / For : Wildlife / Historic link
Languages Spoken: Malayalam, English
Best Time to Visit Anaimalai: November to May
Average Temperatures at Anaimalai: Summer 22 to 40°C, Winter 22 to 33°C
Altitude of Anaimalai: 2695 metre
STD code of Anaimalai: 04253
Situated in the Coimbatore Hills district in the state of Tamil Nadu, Anaimalai is the biggest draw for tourists in this area. Anaimalai is renowned for the remarkable beauty of the natural landscape and varied shades of green make up the dense forest of this area. The village of Anaimalai exists near an abundant supply of wildlife. Animals like panthers, crocodiles, tigers, elephants, spotted deer, civet cats, and wild boars are found in the region. Numerous birds can also be sighted in the area. It is possible to spot such birds as the Malabar pied hornbill, black headed oriole, rocket-tailed drongo, tree pie, spotted dove, and red whiskered bulbul. In fact, the vary name of this village invokes thoughts of wildlife, since the name's translation means elephant hill.
Anaimalai itself also has some incredibly interesting history. The village is one of the eight sacred Jaina hills. Right by the village there is a natural cavern that contains numerous berths that are located both inside and outside of it. There is a Brahmi inscription on the outside wall that is dated back to the 1st or 2nd century. This inscription states that the berths were gifts from Nathan of Kunrattur made in honor of three monks named Eri Aritan, Attuvay, and Arrattakayipan. This is a rather unusual find since this village was not known for being a lama center until the 9th century. It was around that time that several stone sculptures started to be carved into the rocks by devout local people.
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary also called Anaimalai Sanctuary is the prime attraction of the village. Other attractions in and around Anaimalai include Mt. Stuart Block, Top Slip, Kolikamuthi Elephant Camp, Varagaliar Elephant Camp, Parambikkulam and Thoonakkadavu. Adventure seekers can enjoy trekking amidst the dense forest along the thrilling trails. So, plan a trip to Anaimalai in Tamil Nadu to experience a wonderful combination of nature and adventure accompanied with rich history.
Hotels in Anaimalai
Limited accommodation is available at Anaimalai. There are tourist lodges and budget hotels with very basic facilities at Anaimalai. ARV’s Lodge on Masani Amman Kovil Street is a good place to stay at Anaimalai. Rooms are available at a cheap rate of Rs. 400 per day.
How to Reach Anaimalai
By Air: The nearest airport is Coimbatore Airport, about 95 kms. away, which is served by flights from important cities of the country. After reaching at Coimbatore Airport, you can hire a taxi that will cost you about Rs. 1200.
By Rail: Coimbatore (50 km) and Cochin (100 km) are the nearest railheads from Anaisalai. Express and mail trains connect these railway stations with rest of the country.
By Bus: Tourist and govt buses are available for Anaisalai from Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin and nearby cities.
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