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How To Reach Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
If you are in South India and wildlife is your passion, you should drive straight to Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu. Mudumalai is a National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary so famous in South India. The spot will make you cheer and satisfy the wildlife enthusiast in you. The forest, wildlife, the presence of some endangered species, fascinating flora and fauna, the tranquility and the overall enchanting environment, you have plenty of reasons in favor of Mudumalai.
Location
The most interesting fact about Mudumalai is its strategic position as a wildlife corridor between some of the protected areas being part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The famous Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park are on the north side and Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley National Park are on the south. The most enchanting Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is on the west and what welcomes you on the east is Sigur Plateau connecting Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary with Biligirirangan Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. It is also between the jungle boundaries of three states such as Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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Sights Around
- The Chief Ministers Watch Tower
- Moyar River Gorge (The gorgeous Moyar Falls)
- Kargudi Viewpoint
- Bison Valley Point on Masinaguid-Ooty Route.
- Kallatty Falls located 30 km (19 mi) from Theppakadu, is a beautiful falls with a breathtaking view.
- Pykara Lake – Located 40 km from Theppakadu is a clean and scenic lake situated between the hills.
Distance Chart to Major Towns/Cities from Mudumalai
Place
| State
| Distance (in km)
|
---|---|---|
Gudalur
| Karnataka
| 16
|
Mysuru (Mysore)
| Karnataka
| 90
|
Bandipur
| Karnataka
| 13
|
Ooty (Via Kallatty)
| Tamil Nadu
| 36
|
Ooty (Via Gudalur)
| Tamil Nadu
| 67
|
Calicut (Via Vythiri/Wayanad)
| Kerala
| 152
|
Calicut (Via Nilambur)
| Kerala
| 126
|
Cochin (Kochi)
| Kerala
| 253
|
Watch this Video taken from inside the jungle
Visit Time
6.00 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 6 pm.
While enjoying your ride through the forest, please note the following things. Observe silence. Observe the rules and regulations strictly since it is a wild life sanctuary. Never disturb animals in anyway. Don't feed the animals. Follow the instructions of Forest Officials. For any assistance, contact your guide or officials.
Activities
The following activities are offered for your total enjoyment.
Elephant rides. Elephant feeding is allowed at selected places. Vehicle rides in the tourist spot in the jungle is arranged by the Forest department in the mornings and evenings. Trip to Elephant Camp, where you can observe the elephants, their feeding and you can ever interact with them.
How To Reach
Road transport is the best option. You can depend on the bus service, so frequent, from Mysuru, Gudalur and Ooty. Taxis (Car/Jeep) are also easily available and affordable.
Nearest Railway Stations:
Ooty (67 km)
Mysuru (90 km)
Coimbatore (130 km)
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore (130 km)
Fuel Stations
Since the route is through dense forest and most of the area are deserted, you need to take care of the fueling needs. Also bear in mind that the route is the roaming area of wild animals like elephants, deer, etc., and they may appear anytime even on the road you travel.
Nearest Fuel Stations
Thorapalli - 7 km (towards Gudalur)
Gudalur - 18 km (towards Ooty)
Gundalpet - 30 km (towards Mysuru)
Contact Details
Reception: Range Officer, Theppakkadu: Phone: 0423-2526235
Range Officer, Mount Stuart Hill, Ooty: Ph. 0423-244098/2445971
Accommodation
There are several cottages in different locations of the jungle owned by the Forest department. They will arrange your stay on a first come first serve basis. You can also find accommodation in the various private resorts or cottages.
Forest Rest House, Phone: 0423-244098/2445971
This content reflects the personal opinions of the author. It is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and should not be substituted for impartial fact or advice in legal, political, or personal matters.
© 2014 Sunil Kumar Kunnoth