VUFF - 055 MUDUMALAI NATIONAL PARK AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

: VUFF-055: Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary 
 Was activated on 17th September 2009 ONLY, with the call   VU2UR/FF

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu state, spread over 321 sq.km. at the tri-junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and it plays an unique role by forming part of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve (declared in 1986),  

 It has a common boundary with Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) on the West, Bandipur Tiger Reserve (Karnataka) on the North, and the Nilgiris North Division on the South and East and Gudalur Forest Division on the South West, Reception Centre is located at Theppakadu. The name Mudumalai means ” the ancient hill range”. Indeed, it is as old as 65 million years when Western Ghats were formed.

The Reserve has tall  “Elephant Grass”, giant variety of Bamboo, timber  like Teak, Rosewood, etc,. There are several species of endemic flora. Inhabited by  animals like Tiger, Elephant, Indian Gaur, Panther, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Common Langur, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Wild Dog, Mungoose, Jungle Cat, Hyena, among others.

More than 260 species of birds live here. Rare birds like Malabar grey hornbill, pied hornbill, laughing thrush, Frog mouths and a variety of woodpeckers. Malabar whistling thrush, peacock and jungle fowl are also found here.

For accommodation please check 0423-2445971 , +91 8903505971, 0423-2445971, 8300918235  mtronlinebooking@gmail.com,   https://www.mudumalaitigerreserve.com/room-tariff/

Park is open from 0600 to 1800 hrs IST.

Mudumalai National Park Entry Fee in INR:

30 per person Entry fee
53 for Still Camera
315 for Video Camera
340 per person For Bus safari
4200 per trip For Jeep safari
1120 per trip For Elephant safari