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Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary (also called Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary) is located in the Western Ghat and well-known for its rich biodiversity. Key highlights of the sanctuary include endangered species like Bengal tiger, dhole, Indian elephant, lion-tailed macaque, Indian giant squirrel, sloth bear, brown mongoose, Indian pangolin and many more. In addition, the wildlife area is home to golden jackal, Indian crested porcupine, civet, palm squirrel and many amazing species of birds, reptiles and butterflies. A number of rocky streams in the park form beautiful ponds of water. Tea estates, waterfalls, grasslands and wet evergreen forests prettify the area further. Jungle safari and trekking are the activities that offer wonderful experience to the visitors.
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in fauna and is the most well preserved national park and sanctuary in the whole Tamil Nadu region. It was earlier known as Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary until Indira Gandhi, the famous Indian leader, visited this place in 1961. This place is the homeland of various animals including leopard, elephant, guar, Nilgiri langur, tiger, the lion tailed macaque and several birds. The famous scenic spot, Top Slip which is at a height of 800 meters is also situated inside this National Park. One should not miss the Elephant Camp in this sanctuary. It is a beautiful place for bird watchers as it is also the home for many rare birds.
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