Mudumalai National Park

Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, India, abuts the Bandipur National Park.

Understand

Deer beside the road

History

In Tamil language, Mudu means old, malai means mountain. Thus the word Mudumalai stands for Old mountain.

Landscape

Hilly terrain with slopes.

Flora and fauna

Frog Hill view in Gudalur

A roaming Elephant in Mudumalai National Park

There is a variety of flora and fauna. Mudumalai National Park is one of the highest density of animals in India. Teak forests are found in most of the areas of the national park.

Peahen

Climate

The climate is hotter than Ooty. Some parts of Mudumalai National Park comes under Rain-shadow region. Dry weather prevails during the summer months.

Get in

The nearest city is Gudalur.

Mudumalai is accessible via the NH - 67
- 93 km from Mysore
- 35 km from Ooty (shortest route with dangerous curves)
- 67 km from Ooty (Ooty - Gudalur - Mysore Highway)
- 3 km from Gudalur (National Park limit begins)
- 17 km from Gudalur to reach Theppakadu

Fees and permits

Tamil Nadu Forest Department runs a Tourist Dormitory namely Peacock Dormitory at Kargudi, a tribal village 3 km away from Theppakadu on the way to Gudalur.

Get around

It's good to have your own vehicle. Another choice is to hire a four-wheel-drive.

See

Visit

Needle rock view point (10 km from Gudalur on the way to Ooty)
frog hill view point (12 km from Gudalur on the way to Ooty)
Chandanamalai temple (around 15 km from Gudalur in O'valley road)
spices gardens
genepool garden
nature trek

Enjoy the panoramic scenery.

Singara Hydro-power station is 6 km from Masinagudi.

Do

You can go for an elephant safari there and also have a jungle safari organised by the forest department.

You can volunteer at local animal welfare charity IPAN, staying at their project or nearby in Masinagudi town .

Don'ts

Nilgiris district is declared as plastic-free zone. It is better to avoid plastic carry bags.

Buy

Spices, tea dust, coffee powder, handicrafts

Hill products, honey, Eucalyptus oils Jackfruit, mango. Gudalur is best to purchase tea pockets with a cheap rate.

Eat

For a pure vegetarian people, there are some problem.

Drink

Sleep

Greenwoods Nature Camp, Thorapally, Mudmalai (2.5 km off Ooty Mysore Highway), ☎ +91 9620401689, e-mail: enquiry@greeenwoodsnaturecamp.com. Check-in: 11:30AM, check-out: 11:00AM. Offers accommodation, Jeep safari, camp fire, trekking. ₹750 to ₹2500.
Jungle Home, Mudumalai Border, Thorapally, Gudalur Road (10 km from Mudumalai forest office, on the gudalur road), ☎ +91 99000 87611, +91 9448485160, e-mail: stay@deepjunglehome.com. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. ₹1200 to ₹2500 per person including all three meals and accommodation.
🌍 Jungle Bungalows, Mavanalla , Masinagudi, Mudumalai, Nilgiirs Tamilnadu, ☎ +91-8431877377, e-mail: jbunglaows@mysimplyindia.com. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. All the bungalows have an en-suite bathroom. There is a kitchenette, common living room and veranda. ₹1500 to ₹14500.
Rockgardens holiday resorts, Mudumalai

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

Bull elephants are a problem around Masinagudi, so be careful when trekking. Blood sucking insects are also found during the rainy season in the densely forested areas. It is advisable to wear shoes while walking in the forest area.

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