Hill Stations, Waterfalls & Nature Escapes · Wildlife Sanctuary & Eco-Tourism · Sethumadai / Topslip Checkpost, Pollachi (Coimbatore District)

Topslip — Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR)

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Address: Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641012, IN
Telephone: +919043700334
Price range: ₹80 - ₹4800

Protected Western Ghats wildlife sanctuary and elephant conservation camp in the Anamalai Hills, known for jungle van safaris, Kozhikamuthi elephant camp, and rich birdlife.

Verified Address: Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Topslip via Sethumadai Checkpost, Pollachi Taluk, Tamil Nadu 642133 Hours: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Checkpost regulated; subject to forest fire/monsoon closures)

Detailed Visitor & Access Information

• Entry passes and forest safaris are regulated by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department at the Sethumadai Checkpost.
• Visitors must reach Sethumadai Checkpost early (ideally between 6:30 AM and 2:00 PM) as night driving and late afternoon entry into the core forest zone are prohibited.
• Do not feed wild macaques or exit vehicles in elephant movement corridors.

Facilities & Visitor Amenities

✓Forest Reception Center at Topslip
✓Forest Canteen
✓Restrooms
✓Official Forest Safari Vans

Accessibility & Senior Info

•Safari vans require stepping up into high-clearance vehicles

How to Reach Topslip — Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR)

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) — approx. 85 km

Nearest Railway Station: Pollachi Junction — approx. 37 km | Coimbatore Junction — approx. 77 km

Nearest Bus Terminal: Pollachi Bus Stand — approx. 37 km

Road & Route Access: From Coimbatore via Pollachi and Anaimalai town to Sethumadai Forest Checkpost.

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Information Source: Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) Official Portal Verification Status: verified (Last checked: 2026-10-01)

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