Topslip Tourism

Top Slip is situated above the 800 ft from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. It is a small place in Indira Gandhi National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary that lies in the Coimbatore District south part of Tamil Nadu, India. At the southern part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, separated from the Nilgiri Hills by the Palghat Gap on the north, the Park is contiguous to the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala to its west and to the Eravikulam National Park, Kerala and Chinnar Wild life sanctuary.

Top Slip is one of the most important tourist places surrounded by the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. The name Topslip comes from the carried out in 19th century.

Topslip is a picturesque locale in the Anamalai Hills. It is about 37 kms from Pollachi. Pollachi is 40 kms from Coimbatore. This small town with open forest with wild life around is an ideal picnic spot. The grassland is thoroughly sheltered with bamboo forest. Top Slip has an elephant farm that stands to be the main tourist attraction of the place.

Transportation:

Distances from Coimbatore to Pollachi is 40 km, 1.5 hrs and Pollachi to Top Slip 35 km, 1 hr. nearest Airport and Railhead is Coimbatore 90 km. twice a day Bus from Pollachi to Top Slip at 10.30 am and 3 pm. There are two buses a day from Pollachi to the park at 6 am and 3 pm. The bus returns to Pollachi at 8 am and 6 pm. Hired cars, taxis are also available at Pollachi.

Private vehicles can drive in the park. Top Slip is best enjoyed if a car is hand at all times. It is possible to walk around the park. You must have a Park Guide with you and you are allowed to walk in the park for a maximum of four hours for Rs. 70 per person. There is provision for a conducted bus ride from the Park Reception Office and riding elephants may also be available.

Timings:

You are visiting the park for the day you can go directly to Top Slip (Entrance Fee Rs 50). The Sethumadai checkpost is the entry point to Indira Gandhi National Park. In case you plan to stay at Top Slip, accommodation must be booked in advance.

Park entry time is between 6.30 am and 6 pm open Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm. wildlife warden offices, 178 Meenkarai Road, in Pollachi. Tel: 04259 222-5356.

Geography:

Lognitude 76°00′ – 77°56′ E Latitude 10°12′ – 11°07′ N. Temperature range: Min 2°C Winter, Max 25°C Summer. The best season to visit is between May to June and October to February.