About Anamalai Rainforest
The Anamalai Tiger Reserve is one of the finest examples of the Nilgiri biosphere in action, sheltering a nearly complete gradient of western forest types from tropical wet evergreen at lower elevations to high-altitude shola grasslands at the summit. The reserve holds one of the largest Asian elephant populations in India, and elephant-back tracking safaris here are among the most authentic wildlife experiences in the country. The name 'Anamalai' means 'elephant mountain' in Tamil, and the park delivers on this promise with great consistency.
Key wildlife & flora
Asian Elephant 🐘
Bengal Tiger 🐯
Gaur 🐂
Nilgiri Tahr 🐐
Indian Giant Squirrel 🐿️
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