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Anaimalai

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Anaimalai

Anaimalai is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kottur, 29km from Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends.

Anaimalai is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 17,208, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Anaimalai sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Anaimalai to your route.

About Anaimalai

Anaimalai is a panchayat town in Anaimalai taluk of Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the north-western part of the state. Spread across an area of 25.12 km2 (9.70 sq mi), it had a population of 17,208 individuals as per the 2011 census.

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Where is Anaimalai located?

Anaimalai is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 10.5830 latitude, 76.9344 longitude.

What is the population of Anaimalai?

Anaimalai has a population of approximately 17,208 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
17,208
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.5830, 76.9344

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Anaimalai

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends

The Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.

29 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Athirappilly Falls

The Niagara of India in Kerala, a 24-meter waterfall on the Chalakudy River plunging through dense tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Munnar Tea Plantations

Rolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Anaimalai

  • 29 kmValparai Forty Hairpin BendsThe Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.
  • 57 kmMunnar Tea PlantationsRolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Anaimalai.

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Pollachi

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12 km awayPop. 90,180

Mākkināyakkinpatti

🇮🇳 India

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