Myself Sasikumar, My wife been to Mudumalai on 1st - 2nd Dec 2006 been to Topslip and Parambikulam forest in Anamalai Hills located 40 km away from Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu State, India. This place is also named as Indira Gandhi WildLife Santuary(IGWS). This place is not commerial place. It is governed by forest department and hence need take permission/reservation from IGWS wildlife warden, pollachi.

The place is famous for dense forest with lots of deers, different types of birds, monkeys, bison, elephant, more no.of water reservoirs and 3 dams. The place is specially know for Teak Trees and it has got world largest teak tree as well.

For more informaton http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi_National_Park http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WLTWLS.htm#IGS http://www.nationalgeographic.co.in/explore/otbt/igandhi_national_park.aspx

Contact for reservation: The Wildlife Warden Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, 178, Meenkarai Road, Pollachi - 642 001. Tel: 04259 222-5356.

Entry formalities: 1. If you are visiting the park for the day you can go directly to Top Slip (Entry INR 50). The Sethumadai checkpost is the entry point to IGNP. 2. In case you plan to stay at Top Slip, accommodation must be booked in advance at the: Wildlife Warden Office, 178 Meenkarai Rd, in Pollachi. Open Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm. Tel: 04259 222-5356. 3. Park entry time is between 6.30 am and 6 pm. Park details and tips: 1. Private vehicles can drive in the park. Top Slip is best enjoyed if a car is hand at all times. 2. 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 INR 70 per person. 3. There is provision for a conducted bus ride from the Park Reception Office and riding elephants may also be available. 4. Local food and refreshments are available at the facility run at the Tourist Complex, Top slip. 5. Ticks and leeches can be a serious menace, specially in the summer months. Carry protection and stick to tracks. 5a. Many lone male elephants at Top Slip are known rouges, travel on foot with a guide. 6. Accommodation in the Park is very basic and it is best to carry sleeping bags and emergency supplies. 7. A booking at a particular guesthouse may not assure you of accommodation at it. The final allocation decision is left to the Department staff at Top Slip. 8. A provision shop functions near the reception area and reasonably stocked for necessities. 9.Tourism seems to be low priority at this Park - be prepared for inadequate support from Forest Deptt. staff. 10.Top Slip can have hordes of noisy holidaymakers, specially during winter holidays - beware! 11. The only surefire way to see birds like Wynaad Laughingthrush, Sri Lanka Frogmouth and Oriental bay Owl is with the assistance of local guides. Tell them that you

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