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Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
Anaimalai Tiger Reserve is a national park in India, established in 1976, covering 1,480 km² (571 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of India's 116 national parks. Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.
- Area
- 1,480 km²
- Established
- 1976
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CJB · 74 km
Nearest airports to Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
- 1 CJB74 kmstraight line
- 2 COK83 kmstraight line
- 3 IXM121 kmstraight line
More about Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
Anaimalai Tiger Reserve is one of 116 national parks in India — Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. It covers 1,480 km² (147,987 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #12 largest national park in India (2.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1976, 50 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
The closest airport is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 74 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Cochin International Airport (COK, 83 km). Other national parks within reach include Karian Shola National Park (5 km²), Grass Hills National Park (31 km²), Anamudi Shola National Park (11 km²) and Eravikulam National Park (127 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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