Topslip Hill Station - It Is An Especially Good Holiday Hill Station In India

TOPSLIP HILL STATION 

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Topslip is very good tourist place near Pollachi. The World Tourism  Organization defines tourists as people who "travel to and stay in places  outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours and not more  than  one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not  related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place  visited”. In these occasions Topslip is a very good vacation place in India,  Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore.

At a distance of 76 km from Coimbatore, 30 km from Pollachi and 550 km from Chennai, Topslip is a popular place located in the Annamalai mountain range in the Western Ghats in Coimbatore district of Tamilnadu.

It lies at an altitude of 2554 feet and is famous for its wildlife sanctuary and national park that are in proximity.Topslip is the Tiger Reserve Forest in small part of Annamalai Tiger Reserve, which is separated from the Nilgiri Hills by Palghat Gap in north.

It got its name during British era, as lots of its timber sliped down to the plains below. Being a medical plant conservation area, it is famous for the elephant camp, wildlife safaris, pleasant weather and beautiful views of Annamalai Hills.

It is the best gateway for wonderful wildlife experience of the Indira Gandhi WLS. The unique teak forests, Bamboo forests, rich exotic species of plants and wild animals are the major attractions of Topslip. It is also a wonderful destination for bird watching.

MT Stuart block is another attraction which is located 3 km from Topslip. It has an ancient forest bungalow along with the grave of Hugo Wood, a British officer with an environmental conscience who emphasized that a sapling must be planted for every tree that is chopped off.

Forest Department organizes elephant safaris and jeep rides into the sanctuary. A four hours trek around the forest along with a guide is also available here. Private vehicles are not allowed for the safaris.

 The Tourism Department has also identified several trekking routes starting at Top Slip and conducts guided trekking tours. Kolambumalai - 10 km, Ambuli watchtower - 6 km, Kozhikammuthy-12 km and Karian Shola - 4 km are the some of the trekking routes available here. All visitors to Topslip need a permit issued by the Wildlife Warden office of the Forest Department at Pollachi.

Sethumadai (5 km) is a good base station for Top Slip with better accommodation facilities. Basic Accommodation is available at Forest Rest House which has to be booked at Wildlife Warden Office in Pollachi.

Topslip is the only entry point to Parambikulam Wildlife Reserve Forest which comes under the state of Kerala. The nearest access point to Topslip would be Pollachi in Tamilnadu. There are only two buses from Pollachi to Topslip every day at 6 AM and 3 PM. The same bus returns to Pollachi at 8 AM and 6 PM. 

Best time to visit Top Slip is from November to April.

National Park Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

Topslip Entry Fee: Rs.20 per person, Rs.50 for Camera, Rs.200 for Video Cam, Rs. 50 for light vehicle and Rs.100 for Heavy vehicle.

Jeep Safari Timings: 7 AM - 10 AM and 3 PM - 5 PM.
Jeep Safari Cost: Rs.120 per person for 45 min.

Elephant Safari Timings: 11 AM - 2 PM.
Elephant Safari Cost: Rs. 200 per person for 45 min.

Trek Timings: 7 AM - 2 PM.
Trek Cost: Rs.200 per person for 4 Hours.

Most Important Places To Enjoy For White Water Rafting In Karnataka

WHITE WATER RAFTING

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KARNATAKA

With water bodies like River Cauvery, River Kali and the backwaters of Shravanti in the state, river rafting is becoming an increasingly popular adventure sport. Several schools and training centres have cropped up near such destinations to help the adventurous lot learn the activity. Here are some popular places to go rafting at:

Bheemeshwari: Situated in the middle of a thickly-forested hill station and the white waters of River Cauvery, Bheemeshwari is a  must-visit rafting destination in the state. Beautiful, cottony clouds hover over the region to add beauty to the spectacle. Adventure-freaks can combine trekking with river rafting. The Cauvery Fishing Camp located in the region is another ideal picnic spot, where tourists can indulge in fishing and camping. A trek around Basavana Betta will give you a panoramic view of River Cauvery, meandering through the valley below.

Kondaji: At a distance of 260 km from Bangalore is Kondaji, another famous destination for white river rafting. Birdwatching is also a popular activity here, as a variety of indigenous and exotic birds are seen.

Agumbe: A small village located on the banks of River Sita in Shimoga district, Agumbe is known as ‘The Cherrapunji of the South’ for the abundant rainfall it receives every monsoon. Experienced adventurers can go rafting through the tumultuous river for that perfect adrenaline rush. A number of waterfalls including Barkana Falls, Onake Abbi Falls, Jogigundi Falls and Koodlu Theertha Falls dot the region. At 850 feet, Barkana Falls is the tenth highest water falls in India. Visitors need to trek for five kilometres through the rainforest to reach the view of the Onake Abbi Falls, which is at a height of 400 feet. A 10-minute walk away from Agumbe is the Sunset View Point on one of the highest peaks of Western Ghats. Watch out for leeches.

Dandeli: This town in Uttara Kannada houses the second largest wildlife sanctuary in the state with tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes and bears. Rafting facilities are available inside the sanctuary on River Kali. Other tourist activities include nature walks, boating, bird watching, crocodile spotting and angling.

Honnemaradu: About 15 km from Sagara taluk on the way to Jog Falls lies Honnemaradu. It is a small village situated atop the hills that overlook the Linganamakki Reservoir. The lake located in the region offers a spectacular view of sunrise and sunset. While swimming is not allowed in the lake, kayaking is an attraction. Visitors can go trekking up the hills in permitted routes.

Kodagu: River Barapole, located in South Kodagu is considered one of the most dangerous spots by rafters. All tourists are given a compulory training before they set off rafting in the waters. The turbulent river flows through the dense forests of Bramhagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. Rapids that are exotically named Morning Coffee, Grasshopper, Wicked Witch and Big Bang are a part of the rafting route.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram - UNESCO Declared World Heritage Sites In Tamilnadu

UNESCO DECLARED WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN 

TAMIL NADU 

GANGAIKONDA CHOLAPURAM

Gangaikondaan Cholapuram is 70 kms from Thanjavur and 50 kms from Chdambaram. Rajendra Chola I the mighty king of Chola Dynasty established his new capital and built this magnificent temple for Lord Siva, equaled with that of Big Temple of Thanjavur. Rajendra Chola I during his campaign to the north, fetched water from river Ganga in Golden Pot and sanctified the water body. He was called as'Gangaikondan' (the one who brought the Ganges). The entire region is filled with refreshing landscapes, River and Green fields for miles around.

The temple is noted for its massive and richly carved scultprues. A big Nandi , a Lion Head Well with a flight of steps and Gigantic Statues ofDwarapalakas [ entrance guards] are other special features of this temple. UNESCO declared Mahabalipuram as World Heritage Site in the year 2004.