Coimbatore, Palani & the forests · Forest camp of the Anamalai tiger reserve
Top Slip (Anamalai) group trip guide
Top Slip (Anamalai): Forest camp of the Anamalai tiger reserve in Coimbatore, Palani & the forests, Tamil Nadu. From Palakkad it is 75 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Palakkad costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Palakkad
- 75 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to May
- Fare from Palakkad
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (CJB)
Top Slip, inside the Anamalai tiger reserve near Pollachi, takes its name from the teak logs once slid down its slopes; it is the base for forest treks, safaris and the Kozhikamuthi elephant camp, with Parambikulam just across the Kerala border.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Top Slip (Anamalai) from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Top Slip (Anamalai)
₹33,800–41,700
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 570 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A nature day from Coimbatore or Pollachi for school and family groups.
Forests & wildlife
How far is Top Slip (Anamalai)
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 570 km | 11–13 h | – |
| Coimbatore | 80 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Madurai | 209 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 257 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Karur | 165 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Palakkad | 75 km | 2–3 h | – |
Group fares from Palakkad
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to May.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Wildlife lovers, School groups, Families.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB).
- Nearest railway station: Pollachi.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Top Slip (Anamalai)
Approved operators who take groups to Top Slip (Anamalai). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
75 km by road from Top Slip (Anamalai)
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
165 km by road from Top Slip (Anamalai)
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Top Slip (Anamalai)
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Top Slip (Anamalai)
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Palakkad-la irundhu Top Slip (Anamalai)-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Top Slip (Anamalai) from Palakkad?)
75 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Top Slip (Anamalai)-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Top Slip (Anamalai) cost?)
Round trip from Palakkad (75 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Top Slip (Anamalai) cost?
Round trip from Palakkad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Top Slip (Anamalai)?
1 day. With the drive from Palakkad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A nature day from Coimbatore or Pollachi for school and family groups.
When is the best time to visit Top Slip (Anamalai)?
October to May.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Top Slip (Anamalai) from abroad?
Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB). Nearest railway station: Pollachi. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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