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Madumalai National Park
Madumalai National Park
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.
Just 321 sq. km. in area the hilly terrain provides diverse habitats.
The wild elephant, gaur, deer and primates like the bonnet macaque and
langurs all inhabit the Park. The predators include the tiger, leopard
and the dhole - the Asiatic wild dog, that hunts in packs. The predators
of the skies are the crested hawk eagle and the crested serpent eagle
that can be seen circling above.
In the cool of the dense forests, among the stands of teak and bamboo
thickets, are colourful birds hornbills, the great black woodpecker with
its dramatic red crest, mynas, barbets and parakeets. The tiny eared owl,
the scops owl and the little scops owl are more heard than seen.
The Annamalai Sanctuary, lying adjacent to Mudumalai is noted for two
species that are exclusive to it the Nilgiri langur and the lion tailed
macaque.
General Information
Best time to visit :
Throughout the year
Nearest town :
Gudalur (16 km)
How to get there :
Air :- Coimbatore (160 km); Rail :- Mysore