¤ About Mudumalai Sanctuary
Mudumalai
wildlife reserve is a continuation of the Bandipur National Park. The river
Moyar that flows along the border or Tamil Nadu and Karnataka separates the
two. The Mysore - Ooty highway runs through the park. The 321 sq. km.
reserve is situated in Tamil Nadu Mudumalai wildlife reserve is a
continuation of the Bandipur National Park. The river Moyar that flows along
the border or Tamil Nadu and Karnataka separates the two. The Mysore - Ooty
highway runs through the park. The 321 sq. km. reserve is situated in Tamil
NaduMudumalali wildlife reserve was the first sanctuary in south India. The
terrain is extremely varied with hills, valleys, ravines, watercourses and
swamps. The vegetation comprises of tropical moist deciduous forests, dry
deciduous forests and scrub forests. Compared to the nearby reserves, the
climate is warmer in Mudumalai.
¤ Major Tourist Attractions
of Mudumalai Sanctuary
Langur,
bonnet macaque, tiger, leopard, wild dog, hyena, jackal, sloth bear,
elephants, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, Indian muntjac, mouse deer, wild
boar, rodent and flying squirrel are part of the wildlife in Mudumalai. It
has a rich bird life that includes Malabar trogan, Grey hornbill, crested
hawk eagle, crested serpent eagle, etc.
¤ Season to visit
Mudumalai SanctuaryThe best time to visit the reserve is from
February to June. The sanctuary can be reached by road. The nearest railway
station is Udakamandalam. The nearest airport is Coimbatore. Accommodation
can be arranged at forest rest house, guesthouses at Masinagudi, Kargudi,
Abhayaranyam and Theppakkadu.