Spread over 9.58 Sq.kms., this sanctuary can
be reached through Topslip in Anamalai Hills on the Western Ghats. An Ecological
Paradise, this sanctuary encompasses a National Park with an Orea of 108 Sq.km.
Abutting Kerala on the West, this hill forest boasts of thick growth of trees,
folds of terrains with evergreen sholas. About 800 species of South Indian flora
are distributed here.
Some of the many rare and endangered species of flora are
- Combretum Ovalifolium
- Dispyros Nilagrica
- Gymnopteris Contaimirans (Fern)
- Habebarai Reriflora (Orchid)
- Polypodum Pleroupus
- Alsophila Sp
- Bulbophyllum Sp
- Lasianthus Uenuloses
- Gnetum Ula
- Impaliens Elegans
- Lycopodium Cernum
- Ranunculus Reniformis
- Osmunda Regulis
This sanctuary nurtures Arboreal animals like lion tailed macaque, bonnet macaque, Common 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 Toddy Cat.
The Avifauna includes Racket Tailed Drongo, Black Headed Oriole, Paradise Flycatcher, Whistling Thrust, Emerald Dove, Green Pigeon, Tickell's Flower Pecker, Rufus Wood Pecker, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Black Eagle, Great Indian
Other Eco - Centers
Equally enticing in the sanctuary are Monkey Falls at Aliyar, Crocodile breeding centre at Amaravathi, Gran Hills, Attakatti, Nirar, Kullipatti, Manompally, Chinnar, Thirumoorthy, Varagaliyar and Manjampathy. Trekking sheds available at Manjapally and Varagaliyar. While a wild life interpretation Centre is at Aliyar, a medicinal plant interpretation Centre is at Topslip.
Contact us for all customized tourism reservations on the following mobile Nos ( 24 Hours) : +91-99428 99555, 98424 30308,99425 87000; Email id: info@pearlstourism.com
