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Mudumalali
wildlife reserve was the first sanctuary in
south India , located where the Nilagiri Hills,
the offshoot of the Wetern ghats meet the
eastern ghats. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
has varied mixture of flat land, undulating
parkland, open grassland, swamp, valleys and
nullas. The Mayyar river in this region forms
a series of spectacular cascades on its way
65 kms away from Udhagamandalam - Mysore highway,
this sanctuary could be reached from Mysore
as well.
The sylvan hilly terrain of the Western Ghats
render Mudumalai (ancient hills) a highly
attractive wildlife reserve. Mudumalai wildlife
reserve is a continuation of the Bandipur
National Park. This 321 sq kms wide sanctuary
encompasses a National Park measuring are
of 103 sq kms. 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. |
| Best
time to Visit – Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary |
| This
Sanctuary is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's
dream. It offers excellent accommodation and
internal transportation facilities. Wildlife
enthusiasts can visit Mudumalai Sanctuary
throughout the year, but the best period to
visit the Mudumalai Sanctuary is between the
months of February to June. |
| Wild
Attractions in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Wildlife
viewing in the Mudumalai's is best done, by
driving via jeep around the forest. There
are so many wild attractions, including –
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Flora
- Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is
marked with a varied vegetation and hilly
terrain with dense mixed and moist deciduous
forests. The sanctuary's rich flora consists
of Bamboos (Bambusa Arundinacea) Natural teak
(Tectona Grandis), Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia,
Crenulata/Terminalia Tomontosa, Grewia, and
blooming trees like Indian Labumusum, Aredesia
and Solanancea.
Fauna - The Sanctuary's
varied fauna include Elephants, Gaur, Banner,
Macaque, Common Langur, Tigers, Leopards,
Chital, Panther, Sloth Bear, Python, Barking
Deer, Four Horned Antelope, Otter, Crocodiles
(Mugger), Giant Flying Squirrel, Sambar, Hyena,
Wild Dog, Wild Boar, Mouse Deer, Spotted Deer,
Jackal, Hare, Porcupine and Mongoose.
The birds that can be spotted in the sanctuary
are Peacock, the country's National bird,
Grey Jungle Fowl, Red Spur Fowl, Grey Partridge
Quails, Goggle Eyed Plower, Malabar Whistling
Thrush, Large Racket-Tailed Dronge, The Magpie-robin,
Spotted Babbler, Small Green Barbet, Green
Pigeons, Brown Dove, Malabar Grey Hornbill,
Bulbuls, Mynahs, etc. Among birds of prey,
Eagles, Hawks, Buzzards, Harriers, Falcons
and King Vulture are common, along with some
migratory water birds. |
| How
to reach |
| Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary can be easily accessible
through air, train or bus. |
By
Air: The nearest airport is at Coimbatore,
160-km away.
By Rail:
The sanctuary is located at a distance of
65-km from Udhagamandalam railway station
and 95-km from Mysore station.
By
Road: Gudalur (16-km) is the nearest
town to the sanctuary, which is situated along
the Udhagamandalam - Mysore highway. This
sanctuary could be reached from Mysore as
well. There are regular buses from Udhagamandalam,
Mysore and the neighbouring towns to the sanctuary.
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So, what are you waiting for..?
Just, pack your bags and enjoy
the adventure and the excitement, you seek.
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