Title: TopSlip-SouthIndia's Yarrow Unvisited
1Topslip-South Indias Yarrow Unvisited
2- With long weekdays becoming a trend these days,
it is quite natural to seek a short trip to a
nearby destination. - For many in South India, the answer may lie in
Kodaikanal or Ooty. - However, there is a place called Topslip, not in
England or America, but rather here in Tamil
Nadu. - With its picturesque green hills, pleasant
weather, beautiful tea gardens and wildlife,
Topslip is a place you definitely ought to try
out.
3- Located in Coimbatore district, the town nearest
to Topslip is Pollachi at a distance of 17 km
north-east. - The district headquarters is located 61 km to the
north. - Kerala is also close-by, making it an ideal short
holiday spot for families, students and
professionals seeking a short break. - In fact, the place is located in the midst of the
Anamalai Mountain Range in the Western Ghats
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5Topslips Unique Forest Guest House
- There are a lot of jungle lodges in the hills,
similar to the ones you see in Malaysia,
Indonesia or North-East India on TV.
6What to see?
- The list of stuff you can actually see around
here is unlimited.
7- As we did, you can go for a leisure ride around
town and check out the many tea-gardens around,
and click photos among them. - Mark the fact that they can come in handy if you
have not changed your social media display
picture for a while, due to fabulous background
scenery. - The place has also gained reputation as a
wildlife hotspot of the area. It is said that the
wildlife in this area has been free from human
intervention for a very long time.
8- Some of the creatures you can sight here are the
tigers ofParambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, located
around 4 km from here, adjacent to the
Nellampathy ranges of neighboring Kerala. - Even if you are a trekking enthusiast, you will
find the area having an abundance of facilities
to choose from, as it is just green and green all
around. It is best to expect only relaxation from
this place and not much in terms of shopping.
9How to reach?
- The best place to use as a launching-pad to come
in into the city is Coimbatore. - Besides a reputed airport and railway station,
buses are also available from the city. - Buses from Pollachi are readily available from 6
am to 4 pm.
10When to See?
- Being from a hilly region myself, I can say that
you can visit a mountainous region at any time of
the year. - If you are adventurous, you can brave it out
during monsoons too. If you are a little
laid-back, visit during the dry seasons of
November to January. - Visit anytime and the place will always be
beautiful and ready to welcome.
11- So, make sure you book your tickets to this
fabulous place soon. - Some of the travel operators providing the
services are SRM Travels,KPN Travels,Universal
Travels,Parveen Travels,Kallada Travels,Hebron
Travels etc., - It is nearer and beautiful enough to hold you
spell-bound. One of the better options to go
around is to travel by bus. Now, you can book
your bus tickets at TicketGoose.com.