The hilly terrain of the Western Ghats, clothed in dense mixed and moist deciduous
forests, make Mudumalai (the ancient hills) a most attractive wildlife reserve.
The Mysore-Ooty highway runs through the Park, following the course of the Moyar
River, which separates Mudumalai from Bandipur. Just 321 sq. km. in area the
hilly terrain provides diverse habitats.
The wild elephant, gaur, deer and primates like the bonnet macaque and langurs
all inhabit the Park. The predators include the tiger, leopard and the dhole
- the Asiatic wild dog, that hunts in packs. The predators of the skies are
the crested hawk eagle and the crested serpent eagle that can be seen circling
above.
In the cool of the dense forests, among the stands of teak and bamboo thickets,
are colourful birds hornbills, the great black woodpecker with its dramatic
red crest, mynas, barbets and parakeets. The tiny eared owl, the scops owl and
the little scops owl are more heard than seen.
The Annamalai Sanctuary, lying adjacent to Mudumalai is noted for two species
that are exclusive to it the Nilgiri langur and the lion tailed macaque.
General Information
Best time to visit :
Throughout the year
Nearest town :
Gudalur (16 km)
How to get there :
Air :- Coimbatore (160 km) ;
Rail :- Mysore ;
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SUUGGESTED RESORTS
Forest
Hills Farm & Guesthouse
The lodge is situated at Bokkapuram, in the buffer zone of the park.
Forest Hills Farm is 250 km from Bangalore; 35 km from Ooty. Being well
connected by all weather road it has good accessibility. |
SUGGESTED TOURS
Jungles
of North East
Duration: 12 nights/ 13 days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Guwahati - Nameri - Kaziranga - Dibrugarh - Tinsukia
- Khonsa - Miao - Dibrugarh - Delhi or Mumbai
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Madumalai National Park