Anamalai is a picturesque village located at the base of
Anamalai Hills in
Coimbatore District.
Samathur lies in the east of Anamalai,
Vettaikaranpudur in the south-west,
Suleswaranpatti in the north-east and
Zamin Uthukuli in the north.
Amaravathi River flows through Anamalai. The village spans over an area of about 11 sq km. Anamalai Masani Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Masani Amman, is the main attraction in Anamalai.
Nearby places of interest include
Parambikulam,
Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary,
Palakkad,
Pollachi,
Coimbatore,
Udumalpet,
Gudimangalam, Kinathukadavu and Top Slip. Anamalai is an ideal base for trekkers, nature lovers and bird watchers.
Accommodation is available at Pollachi.
The nearest airport is
C A Coimbatore Airport. Minatchipuram Railway Station serves Anamalai.
Pollachi Junction Railway Station is the nearest major railhead. Anamalai can be accessed by road from Pollachi.
