20/12/2025
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5-7 DAYS WILDERNESS CIRCLE TOUR - Cochin back to Cochin
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Anamalai is a major biodiversity hotspot of the south-western Western Ghats. Spanning over 3,000 sq km of protected forests, the region supports exceptional ecological diversity and includes two prominent hill stations. The Anamalai Hills form the mountain ranges south of the Palakkad Gap, one of the most significant natural breaks in the Western Ghats.
These ranges contain the highest elevations in South India, including Anamudi (2,694 m above sea level)—the tallest peak in peninsular India.
The landscape is protected through a network of nationally important reserves such as Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Grass Hills National Park, Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary, Sholayar Forest Reserve, Shola National Park, and the iconic Athirappilly Waterfalls.
Anamalai represents the largest remaining habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr and is a stronghold for several Western Ghats endemics, including the Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Marten, Brown Mongoose, and Grizzled Giant Squirrel. It is also home to Lion-tailed Macaque, Tiger, Leopard (including melanistic forms), Sloth Bear, and Gaur.
The region supports remarkable avian diversity, with over 327 recorded bird species, many of which are endemic to the Western Ghats, making Anamalai one of the most important biodiversity landscapes in South India.
