Mudumalai - Tourist Information

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Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary

The Mudumalai sanctuary lies on the northern and north-western side of the Nilgiri (Blue Mountains), about 80 km north-west of Coimbatore in the extreme north-western corner of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in southern India. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is an extension of Bandipur National Park. The river Moyar flows and the park is ideal for bird watching, the national park falls on the boarder of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The place is the nest of colorful razz and in the winters the whole atmosphere fills with the vibrancy and life.

Located in the thick forests of the northern Nilgiris, Mudumalai is famous for its wildlife sanctuary. It is noted among one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries of India. Nestled amidst the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, Mudumalai is a part of the greater Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The range of wildlife is the same as in Bandipur (another famous sanctuary near it) but the Mudumalai has two features which makes it different from its neighbor-the Moyar river, and proximity to the Nilgiri mountain ranges which give it wider access to varied wildlife including elephants and gaurs.

Mudumalai wild life sanctuary / Bandipur national park the home of wild animals like Elephants, Tigers, Indian Gaur, Spotted Deer, mouse deer, barking deer, Sambhar deer, Wild Boars, wild dog, wild cat, Hyenas, Fox, Pythons, Leopards, Macaques, Panther, Sloth Bear, Hare, Porcupine, Mongoose, Langurs, Malabar Red Squirrel, etc.

Many varieties of birds like Peacock, Grey Jungle Fowl, Red Spur Fowl, Grey Partridge Quails, Bulbuls, Mynahs, Eagles, crested eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Large Racket-Tailed Dronge, the Magpie-robin, Spotted Babbler, Small Green Barbet, Green Pigeons, Brown Dove, Malabar Grey Hornbill, and also a few migratory birds are also found there. All animal lovers and bird watchers are sure to love the place. People interested in Tiger safaris, Elephant safaris and spotting wild animals in their natural habitat.

• Jeep safaris deep into the forests of Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary and Bandipur National park to view wild animals in close.
• Forest safaris on buses
• Night safaris on jeeps
• Elephant ride in Bandipur national park
• Bird watching
• Nature walk
• Trekking
• Fishing

Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary / Bandipur National park is best suited for bird watching and is home to many varieties of birds. Some of the common birds found during birding are peacocks, jungle fowls, owls (during night) crested eagle, cuckoos, green imperial pigeons, babblers, nightjars, malabar pet hornbill, vultures, thrushes, robins, kingfisher, woodpecker, etc. Trekking is enjoyable in this location as the area has a pleasant climate and the scenery is really great. There are plenty of chances to view wild animals like Tiger, Leopard, Indian Gaurs (Bison), deer, and Elephants during your trek into the private Estates. The surroundings are suitable for Nature photography and wildlife photography.

Many people including wildlife photographers pursing Nature photography as a hobby find Jungle Home a perfect location to pursue their hobby. You will be able to see at least 20 varieties of birds and hear their sweet voice. Every body is sure to enjoy bird watching in this charming calm peaceful atmosphere. Visiting the nearby hanging bridge on Moyar River passing through the jungle is a great experience. Early mornings and evenings are best suited for trekking and bird watching hence we choose this time to take you on a trek. You are sure to enjoy trekking in India.

We have an experienced person to take you on a trek. He is very familiar with all routes into the Estates which are a part of the jungle. We do not provide equipments required to make you're trekking easy and enjoyable. Please do carry your own trekking equipments, accessories and clothes. The adventurous fun you are going to have during your vacation in India is unlimited and you will remember it all throughout your life. It is advisable not to take children on the long trek. The children are sure to enjoy the walk up to the river. Return back from trek before 6 pm as it gets very dark after that and it is not safe.

Places to Visit:

If Trekking, Bird watching, Tiger safari, Elephant ride, Nature walk are your interests you have made the right click. Welcome to jungle home a cottage located on the fringes of dense forest of South India in calm and pollution free atmosphere away from the maddening crowd and traffic. Jungle home is attached to the Indian wild life sanctuary Mudumalai and Bandipur national park. Hence the location is best suited for nature trip and adventurous trips. Mudumalai is a home to many wild animals, exotic birds and reptiles.

Moyar river runs very close to Jungle Home making it a suitable place to watch a variety of birds and wild animals.

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