Nestled in the foothills of the Nilgiris, Anaikatti is a picturesque dream come true. Blessed with verdant hills, gushing streams, roaring waterfalls and forests teeming with wildlife, this place is a natural habitat of wild elephants. Hence the name Anaikatti, which means a 'group of elephants'. Located just 30km from Coimbatore, the road trip to Anaikatti is an experience in itself, driving through winding roads along the breathtaking western ghats, as you enter Kerala from Tamil Nadu.
Anaikatti has another claim to fame - it's home to the River Siruvani, India's sweetest river. A short trek through the forest has its reward - the magical Siruvani waterfalls. If you love the call of the wild and wish to get off the beaten path, Anaikatti has plenty to offer. Nature walks, wildlife sightings and yes, an audience with the gentle giants. Anaikatti is the ideal destination to experience the natural glory of the Western Ghats, around the year.
State: Kerala
Destination Type: Riverside/ Jungle
Destinations Nearby: Coimbatore 40km, Mettupalayam 47km, Palakkad 79km
Nearest Sterling Resorts: Sterling Ooty - Elk Hill; Sterling Ooty - Fern Hill
Languages: Tamil, Malayalam and English
Nearest Railway Station: Coimbatore Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport
Summer: March to May. Temperature ranges between 27°C and 31°C
Monsoon: June to August. Pleasant climate with temperatures between 19°C and 29°C
Winter: December to February. Temperature ranges between 19°C and 23°C
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